Patrols are the building blocks of the troop.
Our troop is generally divided into six to eight patrols of six to eight Scouts in each. When a boy joins the troop, he will be assigned to a specific patrol. The patrol also has an adult patrol advisor, generally an Assistant Scoutmaster, who provides overall guidance. Each patrol meets, on the average, twice every month, separate from the Monday evening troop meetings. This enables patrols to work on rank advancement or merit badges, to prepare for troop activities, or to plan their own activities or outings as a patrol.