Qualifications and Duties December 1947 – July 1959

     When a Scout become 16 years of age and is at least First Class Scout, he may be appointed Junior Assistant Scoutmaster upon the recommendation of the Scoutmaster and the approval of the Troop Committee. This office may be utilized to provide for Assistant Scoutmaster service in cases where there are no men eligible for commissions, or where there are not enough Assistant Scoutmasters. It may also be used for the purpose of holding the interest of older scouts – as expert instructors or for other service to the Troop.
     A Junior Assistant Scoutmaster may act as the leader of games and a judge of Patrol projects. He may handle Troop formations on parade or at large Scout functions, such as Council Camoree, and be in charge of a Troop Good Turn or a service project. He may be responsible for decorating the troop meeting room or developing the Troop camp site.
     If he has special knowledge, such as first aid, pioneering, life-saving, he can be a valuable helper to the Patrol Leaders in training their Patrols.

Qualifications and Duties September 1947 – July 1959

When a Explorer become 15 years of age and is at least First Class Scout, is of strong character, proficient in Scouting, and with marked ability as a leader, he may be appointed Junior Assistant Scoutmaster upon the recommendation of the Scoutmaster and the approval of the Troop Committee. This office may be utilized to provide for Assistant Scoutmaster service in cases where there are no men eligible for commissions, or where there are not enough Assistant Scoutmasters. It may also be used for the purpose of holding the interest of Explorers – as expert instructors or for other service to the Troop.
     A Junior Assistant Scoutmaster may act as the leader of games and a judge of Patrol projects. He may handle Troop formations on parade or at large Scout functions, such as Council Camoree, and be in charge of a Troop Good Turn or a service project. He may be responsible for decorating the troop meeting room or developing the Troop camp site.
     If he has special knowledge, such as first aid, pioneering, life-saving, he can be a valuable helper to the Patrol Leaders in training their Patrols.     

When a Scout become 16 years of age and is at least First Class Scout, he may be appointed Junior Assistant Scoutmaster upon the recommendation of the Scoutmaster and the approval of the Troop Committee. This office may be utilized to provide for Assistant Scoutmaster service in cases where there are no men eligible for commissions, or where there are not enough Assistant Scoutmasters. It may also be used for the purpose of holding the interest of older scouts – as expert instructors or for other service to the Troop.
     A Junior Assistant Scoutmaster may act as the leader of games and a judge of Patrol projects. He may handle Troop formations on parade or at large Scout functions, such as Council Camoree, and be in charge of a Troop Good Turn or a service project. He may be responsible for decorating the troop meeting room or developing the Troop camp site.
     If he has special knowledge, such as first aid, pioneering, life-saving, he can be a valuable helper to the Patrol Leaders in training their Patrols.