How are patrols assigned?
There are two kinds of patrols: regular patrols made of Scouts with a First Class or higher rank and new-Scout patrols made up of 11-year-old boys who have just joined the troop but have not reached the First Class rank. A senior Scout with a rank of First Class or higher will be assigned to a new-Scout patrol. An assistant Scoutmaster will work closely with the patrol to help the younger Scout’s focus on their advancement to the ranks of Tenderfoot and First Class.
