Basic Training Course for Troop Leaders Session No.
7/Handout
THE BOY SCOUTS PROGRAM
The program of the Boy Scouts Section is for boys from the age of 10 to 17
who join Scout Troops sponsored by the different institutions of society, be these
government or non-government, civic or religious, professional or non-professional,
profit or non-profit organizations.
The following defines the concept, the objectives, and characteristics of the
Program of the Boy Scout Section:
1. It is home, institution, community, and outdoor centered.
2. It is service-oriented.
3. The concepts of character development, citizenship training, and skills for
self-reliance are value based and directed towards selfless service to
others.
4. Activities are boy planned and boy implemented but with adult guidance,
supervision, and direction.
5. Varied outdoor experiences and education for life through camping, hiking,
community involvement and the like are pursued and earnestly
implemented.
6. Teamwork is promoted through the Patrol system which develops the
value of interdependence and provides practical opportunities for
leadership training.
The Ideals of the Boy Scout Section
The Ideals of the Boy Scouts Section is the same as that of the Boy Scouts of
the Philippines.
The Scout Oath Panunumpa ng Scout
On My honor, I will do my best: Sa ngalan ng aking dangal, ay
To do my duty to God and my country, gagawin ko ang buong makakaya:
the Republic of the Philippines Upang tumupad sa aking tungkulin sa
And to obey the Scout Law; Diyos at sa aking bayan, ang
To help other people at all times; Republika ng
To keep myself physically strong, Pilipinas,
mentally awake and morally At sumunod sa Batas ng Scout;
straight. Tumulong sa ibang tao sa lahat
pagkakataon;
Pamalagiing malakas ang aking
katawan, gising and isipan, at
marangal ang asal.
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The Scout Law Ang Batas ng Scout
A Scout is: Ang Scout ay:
Trustworthy Mapagkakatiwalaan
Loyal Matapat
Helpful Matulungin
Friendly Mapagkaibigan
Courteous Magalang
Kind Mabait
Obedient Masunurin
Cheerful Masaya
Thrifty Matipid
Brave Matapang
Clean Malinis
Reverent. Maka-Diyos.
The Scout Motto: “Laging Handa” “Be Prepared”
The Scout Slogan: “Gumawa ng Mabuti Araw-araw” “Do a Good Turn Daily”
Leadership in the Boy Scout Section
The Adult Leader responsible for the effective implementation of the Program
of the Boy Scout Section in a Boy Scout unit is called the Troop Leader. He is
assisted in the performance of his responsibilities by two (2) Adult Leaders, the
Assistant Troop Leader for Program and the Assistant Troop Leader for
Administration. They, however, are not the functional leaders of the unit. Effectively,
they are the ones that provide guidance and direction to the unit through boy leaders
who are the real leaders of the Boy Scout Unit. These boys are elected by the
Scouts and sits in what is called as the Troop Leaders Council. These are the Senior
Patrol Leader and the Patrol Leader. The Troop Scribe, the Troop Quartermaster,
and the Junior Assistant Troop Leader also sit with them.
Organization of a Boy Scout Unit
A Boy Scout Unit is called a Troop. It is composed of a maximum of thirty two
(32) boys plus three (3), the Senior Patrol Leader, the Troop Scribe and Treasurer,
and the Troop Quartermaster.
A Troop is divided into four (4) sub-units called Patrols each headed by a
Patrol Leaders. A patrol has a minimum of six (6) and a maximum of eight (8)
members. It is organized as follows:
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1. Patrol Leader
2. Assistant Patrol Leader
3. Patrol Scribe
4. Patrol Treasurer
5. Grubmaster
6. Quartermaster
7. Hikemaster
8. Cheer Leader
Advancement Ranks in the Boy Scout Section
When a boy registers as a member of a Boy Scout Troop, he starts with the
rank of Tenderfoot. Then as he grows and develops along the advancement trails
and passes the requirements, he is awarded the following ranks:
1. Second Class
2. First Class
3. Outdoorsman
4. Venturer, and the highest of them all
5. Eagle Scout
Properly implemented, the Boy Scouts of the Philippines feels certain that the program of the Boy
Scout Section wold have planted the seed of true citizenship, a citizenship anchored on age of 17. Least we be
misled, however, let us bear in mind that the Program for the Boy Scout Section does not pretend to make
leaders our of the Boys Scouts. It does not pretend to make successful Presidents, nor Governors, nor Mayors,
nor Officers of the Armed Forces, nor Heads or Top Executives of a business enterprise. Rather, the program of
the section provides a wide range of opportunities for developing the leadership potential to the fullest ….an
education for life… A decisive first step would enable them to live a happier and a fuller life.
Basic Training Course for Troop Leaders Session No. 7/Handout
TROOP ORGANIZATION
Sponsoring Institution
Institutional Head
Institutional
Representative
Troop Committee
Chairman
Troop Leader
Assistant Troop Leader Assistant Troop Leader
Junior Assistant Troop
Leader
Senior Patrol Leader
Troop Scribe/Treasurer Troop Quartermaster
Patrol Patrol Patrol Patrol
Patrol Leader Patrol Leader Patrol Leader Patrol Leader
Asst. Patrol Leader Asst. Patrol Leader Asst. Patrol Leader Asst. Patrol Leader
Patrol Scribe Patrol Scribe Patrol Scribe Patrol Scribe
Patrol Treasurer Patrol Treasurer Patrol Treasurer Patrol Treasurer
Patrol Cheer Ldr. Patrol Cheer Ldr. Patrol Cheer Ldr. Patrol Cheer Ldr.
Patrol Hikemaster Patrol Hikemaster Patrol Hikemaster Patrol Hikemaster
Patrol Grubmaster Patrol Grubmaster Patrol Grubmaster Patrol Grubmaster
Patrol Quartermaster Patrol Quartermaster Patrol Quartermaster Patrol Quartermaster
