Glossary of Scouting Terms
Common Scouting Terms
- Patrol
- A small group of Scouts who work together as a team
- Patrol Leader
- The Scout elected to lead a patrol
- Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)
- The top youth leader in the troop, elected by all Scouts
- Scoutmaster
- The adult leader responsible for the troop
- Court of Honor
- A formal ceremony where ranks and awards are presented
- Merit Badge
- An award earned by completing requirements in a specific subject area
- Blue Card
- The application for a merit badge
- Eagle Scout
- The highest rank in Boy Scouting
- Camping Trip
- An outdoor adventure where Scouts practice their skills
- Troop
- The main unit in Boy Scouting, made up of multiple patrols