Troop Quartermaster

Excerpted from BSA Junior Leader Handbook
Copyright 1990, Boy Scouts of America, ISBN 0-8395-3500-7
Revised 1998

Job description: The quartermaster keeps track of troop equipment and sees that it is in good working order.

Job description: the assistant senior patrol leader.

Quartermaster duties:

• Keeps records on patrol and troop equipment
• Makes sure equipment is in good working condition
• Issues equipment and makes sure it's returned in good condition
• Makes suggestions for new or replacement items
• Works with the troop committee member responsible for equipment
• Sets a good example
• Enthusiastically wears the Scout uniform correctly
• Lives by the Scout Oath and Law
• Shows Scout spirit

Last Revised 8/22/02

John D. McCarthy