troop leader
Head of scouts
A troop leader is the adult in charge of a troop of scouts—Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, or similar youth organizations.
The role involves organizing meetings, teaching skills, and supervising activities like camping trips: My mom was our troop leader for six years.
In military contexts, a troop leader commands a small cavalry or armored unit.
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- merit badgeAward for scouting proficiency
- campfireOutdoor fire for gathering
- uniformIdentical throughout
whistle · hike · nature hike · compass · knot · camping · camping trip · summer camp · merit · flag · color guard · march · platoon · sergeant · captain · commander · guide · mentor
- helpersnurse, helper, volunteer, aide, assistant
- Scoutingbadges, scout, Boy Scouts, campfires, scouts
- Girl ScoutsDaisy, Daisies, Junior, sash, sashes
- leadership rolesboard chair, committee head, team captain, club president, chairperson
- Youth Leadership Rolespresident, vice president, secretary, treasurer, captain
- Youth Staffcamp counselor, junior counselor, camp director, youth worker, youth pastor
hierarchical role
troop leaderfollower
One who supports another
subordinate · scout · foot soldier · underling · rank-and-file
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