Troop Leadership

The mission of Trail Life is to guide generations of courageous young men to honor God, lead with integrity, serve others, and experience outdoor adventure. As a troop, we seek to do this locally with young men from Beavercreek and the surrounding area. To that end, our troop is youth-led with many of the activity planning and execution happening by a team of youth leaders, mentored and guided by adult Trail Guides.

Specific troop roles in which Trailmen can serve are listed below. General expectations for all roles include:

Be an example of the Trailman Oath and Motto to the troop and community.
Regularly attend troop meetings. The troop is counting on you! Be there as much as practicable. Coordinate with the leadership team prior to your absence to ensure your duties are covered.
Attend the Officers conference. This generally occurs every second Monday of the month at 6:30-8pm and serves as a time for planning the meetings and events ahead.
Generally, troop officers should plan to be available on Monday nights for troop meetings, officers' conferences, and pre-event shakedowns, barring illness, family vacation, or other emergencies.
On occaision, and after being trained, conduct opening or closing ceremonies.
At times, lead a game or skill discussion. We won't surprise anyone, and we'll never ask someone to lead a skill or game they're not familiar with, but teaching reinforces learning, and it is a great way to practice and grow in leadership skills.
With the additional commitment our young men are making toward leadership, they'll also have additional mentorship and training opportunities to help equip them in their roles and in Christ-centered, servant-leadership.

First Officer (Adventurer)

The First Officer holds the highest rank a youth trailman can have. He represents the troop, and is the last resort for discipline before an adult gets involved. It is the First officers job to make sure things get on the agenda. He should be attempt to be a model of the principles that Trail Life holds as valuable.

Second Officer (Adventurer)

The Second Officer essentially does three things. He watches the First Officer in order to learn how to lead, he assists the First Officer whenever needed, and he is the highest ranking trail man when the First Officer is unable to attend. Essentially, he is the second in command.

Quartermaster (Adventurer)

The Quartermaster is in charge of the troop's gear, reporting breaks and knowing how to operate equipment. He is a good steward of the things he is responsible for, and he reports troop needs to the First Officer.

Patrol Quartermaster (Navigator or Adventurer)

The Patrol Quartermaster supports the Quartermaster and serves his patrol, ensuring patrol equipment is accounted for and operable.

Transportation Officer (Navigator or Adventurer)

This officer's role comes into play when we are preparing to go on a trip. He is responsible for seating arrangements, directions, and general instructions. He's responsible to ensure everyone gets there and comes back again.

Patrol Leader (Adventurer)

This office is the heart beat of the troop, directly responsible for a patrol of 8-12 Trailmen. The office is held by an Adventurer who will work closely with a Junior Patrol leader (Navigator). If you have a problem, you give it to your Patrol Leader or your Junior Patrol Leader. If needed, the Patrol Leader can then report it to the first or second officer

Patrol Leader (Adventurer)

Youth Chaplain (Aventurer or Navigator)

This office is held by an Adventurer or Navigator, supports the adult Troop Chaplain, aids in devotions, offers spiritual encouragement to other youth, and encourages participation in the Worthy Life awards.

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