Editing Scouting America (section)

===Leadership===
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In all Scouting units above the Cub Scout pack (i.e. units serving adolescent Scouts), leadership of the unit comprises both [[Scout leader|adult leaders (Scouters)]] and youth leaders ([[Scouts BSA|Scouts]]). In fact, this is a critical component of the program. In order to learn leadership, the youth must actually serve in leadership roles. Adult leaders may be either men or women in all positions.{{r|CharterOrgHandbook}}

A properly run Scouts BSA troop is run by the Senior Patrol Leader, who is elected by the troop, and their assistant, who may either be elected or appointed. These and the other youth leaders are advised and supported by the adult leaders. "Scouts are youth-led."<ref name="Green">{{cite web |last1=Green |first1=Clarke |title=What is a "Youth-Led Troop"? |url=https://scoutmastercg.com/what-is-a-boy-led-troop |website=ScoutmasterCG |date=February 3, 2016}}</ref>