All Scouts in a Leadership Position, must keep track of their leadership:  6-Month-Leadership-Position-Report-Card

 

By the time a scout becomes an Eagle Scout, they will have served at least 16 months in a position of responsibility. It’s kind of a dress rehearsal for life. Taking on added responsibilities in a safe setting, where failing is OK, prepares you for life.

What are the position of responsibility requirements?

  • Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class: No position of responsibility requirements.
  • Star requirement 5: While a First Class Scout, serve actively for four months in one or more of the acceptable positions of responsibility listed in the next section. (Or carry out a Scoutmaster-approved leadership project to help the troop.)
  • Life requirement 5: While a Star Scout, serve actively for six months in one or more of the acceptable positions of responsibility listed in the next section. (Or carry out a Scoutmaster-approved leadership project to help the troop.)
  • Eagle Scout requirement 4: While a Life Scout, serve actively for six months in one or more of the acceptable positions of responsibility listed below. (A Scoutmaster-approved leadership project is not an option for Eagle.)

Acceptable positions for Eagle requirement: Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, Order of the Arrow Troop Representative, Den Chief, Scribe, Librarian, Historian, Quartermaster, Junior Assistant Scoutmaster, Chaplain Aide, Instructor, Webmaster or Outdoor Ethics Guide.

From Bryan on Scouting – Scouting 101