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Troop 36 operates using the patrol method of scouting. The Troop uses the three levels for youth (New Scout, Experienced Scout, and Venture Scout) patrols and has an Adult Scouter patrol. Each youth patrol generally consists of five to eight scouts which work together under the direction of the patrol leader during campouts, meetings or other activities.

Patrol Flag	Patrol Information	Patrol Patch
	New Scout Patrol The New Scout Patrol is formed when several Webelos or other boys join the Troop in numbers sufficient to form a Patrol. Scouts usually are in this patrol for 6-9 months while they learn how a Patrol and the Troop operates and they work on Trail to First Class requirements. New Scouts are moved into an Experienced Scout Patrol after this time and they have done some advancement.
	Wolverine Patrol
	Members: Joe, Austin, Jacob, Jeremiah, Trevor, Nick, Zak, Curtis & Ryan Our Patrol works together on the Trail to First Class along with Merit Badges.

	Experienced Scout Patrols The Troop has four Experienced Scout Patrols which have a range of ages and ranks. Scouts are moved into one of these Patrols for them to continue their scouting experience and advancement.
	Bear Patrol
	Members: Charlie, Alex, Adam, Brian, Kevin & Ian
	Chief Patrol
	Members: Adam, Jason, Tony & Bradley We .
	Thunderbolt Patrol
	Members: Aaron, Chris, Brett, Kevin, Robert & Dustin For .
	Titan Patrol
	Members: Bryton, Taylor, Chase, Devin & Doug F .

	Venture Scout Patrol This Patrol's membership is based on minimum age and rank requirements. Its purpose is to offer additional opportunities within the Troop for the older Scouts.
	Venture Patrol
	Members: F .

	Adult Scouter Patrol This Patrol is available for all adults in the Troop. Although it does not follow a maximum for the number of members, it operates as a model patrol and is an example for the youth patrols.
	Dinosaur Patrol
	Members: Uniformed Adult members of the Troop who have tent camped with us at least one night. Membership in the Dinosaur Patrol is open to Adult members of the Troop that enjoy camping with the boys. It operates as a "textbook" Patrol to provide a good example for the Youth of the Troop. It's culinary skills are legendary and the company is always enjoyable.