Quality Unit

Aim to achieve a ‘‘yes’’ on all 10 commitments. You need six to qualify for the Quality Troop Award. This includes all of

the four starred (*) items plus a minimum of any two additional items.

 

*1. Training. Trained leaders are an essential part of quality troop operation. The new Scoutmaster must complete Boy

Scout Leader Fast Start Training within 90 days of selection and registration. The Scoutmaster must have com-

pleted Basic Leader Training (or the Scoutmastership Fundamentals course). If the unit had a trained Scoutmaster

during most of the charter year, but a new Scoutmaster was selected too late to complete basic training before

charter renewal, the council may still approve this item.

*2. Two-Deep Leadership. The troop must have two-deep leadership. At least one assistant Scoutmaster must be

active, registered, and trained as indicated in (1) above. A registered adult in the troop must be assigned responsi-

bility to promote Youth Protection training and coordinate appropriate awareness for parents and youth members.

*3. Outdoor Activities. A quality troop must attend a long-term camp approved by the local council. Troops are

encouraged to have an outdoor activity every month. At least six highlight activities are required, in addition to

long-term camp.

*4. On-Time Charter Renewal. See that the charter renewal application and fees reach the council service center

before midnight of the last day of the troop’s charter year. Most units will want to submit their renewal at least 15

days before charter expiration to allow adequate time for processing and any unforeseen delays.

5. Planned Program. The patrol leaders’ council conducts the annual program planning conference. After the

Scoutmaster obtains the troop committee’s commitment of support for the program, copies are shared with

everyone related to the troop, including parents.

6. Service Project. Consider your chartered organization as your first preference. A community service program is

another choice. Or, if you would like to help Scouting in other countries, funds can be transmitted to your local

council for the World Friendship Fund. Also, fill in the total number of hours devoted to community service efforts

and projects by all youth members of your unit during the past 12 months.

7. Advancement. Set objectives for advancement using the spaces on your commitment sheet. Additional Boy Scouts

enrolled during the year are not figured in the percentage. Only those Boy Scouts listed on the charter application

at the beginning of the charter year are counted at the end of the charter year.

Examples:

30 Boy Scouts registered at the beginning of the troop charter year.

18 of these Boy Scouts advanced a rank during the year.

60 percent of these Boy Scouts advanced a rank (commitment is met).

OR

25 percent advanced a rank last charter year.

40 percent advanced a rank this charter year.

15 percent increase in number of boys advancing over a year ago (commitment is met).

(Note: Those Scouts who are already Eagle Scouts may be counted as achieving a rank advancement.)

8. BOYS’ LIFE. Set objectives for Boys’ Life magazine on this commitment sheet. It is recommended that 100 percent

of your troop families subscribe. Part of the troop’s annual budget should include Boys’ Life magazine.

9. Membership. Conduct a membership inventory and personally invite Boy Scouts who are missing meetings. Plan a

program to invite new boys and Cub Scouts as they reach Boy Scout age. Use the spaces on the commitment

sheet to set objectives for the troop charter year.

10. Patrol Method. The purpose of the patrol leaders’ council is to plan and run troop activities and to train the patrol

leaders. In a Quality Troop, the Scoutmaster places a top priority on both training and monthly meetings of the patrol

leaders’ council. Use the Scoutmaster Handbook and the Scoutmaster’s Junior Leader Training Kit, No. 3422.

Texas Map Updated: 08/01/2006