Quartermaster

Description: The Quartermaster is the supply and equipment boss. He keeps a current inventory of troop equipment and sees that it is in good condition. He ensures that the Scout Room is kept clean and works with the SPL to organize working parties to clean it and make any needed repairs.

Responsible to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (and works with the troop committee member responsible for equipment)

Qualifications: Must demonstrate rank and/or merit badge advancement in prior twelve months.

Specific Duties:

• Keep records of patrol and troop equipment.
• Keep equipment in good repair.
• Deep equipment storage area neat and clean.
• Issue equipment and see that it is returned in good order.
• Suggest new and/or replacement items.
• Work with troop committee member responsible for equipment.
• Set a good example.
• Wear the uniform correctly.
• Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
• Show and help develop Scout spirit.

Resources: As the quartermaster, there are many resources available to you to help you do your job. These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmaster, and troop committee members. Other resources include your fellow troop junior leaders, teachers, religious advisers, and community leaders. Some literature that can help you follow:

• Boy Scout Handbook, No. 33105
• Junior Leader Handbook, No. 33500A
• Fieldbook, No. 33200
• Boy Scout Songbook, No. 33224
• Boy Scout Requirements, No. 33215C
• Troop Program Resources, No. 33588
• Troop Program Features, Volume I, No 33110
• Troop Program Features, Volume II, No 33111
• Troop Program Features, Volume III, No 33112
• Boys’ Life magazines
• Copy of troop rules and policies
• Troop and patrol rosters
• Activity calendars (troop, district, local council, chartered organization, school)
• Troop/Team Record Book, No. 34508B
• BSA Supply catalog
• Troop equipment inventory book