Approval · part of 4.2.3.5. Take part in a unit leader (Scoutmaster) conference
4.2.3.5. An assistant unit leader aged 21 or over may be designated
Optional
Where the Scoutmaster is unavailable for an extended period, or in a large troop where advancement would be unnecessarily delayed, it is appropriate to designate an assistant. Where the Scout is the leader's own child, ward or relative, delegation is highly recommended.
Where this step comes from
- Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 4.2.3.5 · An assistant unit leader aged 21 or over may be designated, and is highly recommended where the Scout is the leader's own child or relative.