Captains and Lieutenants on making their application to enter the organization pay a small fee which covers the entire period of membership. Commissions are issued for one year and must be renewed at the end of the period.
E.—PATROLS
Troops are divided into Patrols of about eight girls each, for convenience in work and play. One of the eight girls is chosen Patrol Leader and another the Corporal.
The Patrol Leader must be what her name implies, a leader, for she stands next to the Captain and Lieutenant and takes either’s place in their absence. She is responsible for her patrol. She may be elected by the girls themselves or appointed by the captain, with the consent of the girls. She holds office for six months or a year, and is eligible for reëlection. Her duties include calling the roll, keeping records of the attendance and dues of her patrol, and leaving the meeting place in order. Any of these duties may be delegated to the Corporal, or to some other member of the patrol, particularly as the Patrol Leader becomes capable of assuming heavier responsibilities, to relieve her of the routine duties.
Uniform. Regular Scout uniform.
Insignia. Chevron, two stripes, on left sleeve above elbow.
The Patrol Leader carries the patrol pennon.
The Corporal may be elected by the patrol, appointed by the captain or by the Patrol Leader. She takes the latter’s place when she is absent, and performs such other duties as may be assigned to her by the Patrol Leader or by the Captain.
Uniform. Regular Scout uniform.
Insignia. Chevron, one bar; on left sleeve above elbow.