Discipline should not be a problem in a Scout Troop if each Scout is doing his best to live up to the Scout Oath and Law. Every Scout must remember that people think highly of the Scouting program. He should never do anything that would lower their opinion of him, Troop 714, or of Scouting. The Scout and his parent should sign the Discipline Policy Sign-Off from Appendix C.
For a first offense, the Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster gives the Scout a verbal reprimand. Offenses are reported to the Scoutmaster by the Assistant Scoutmaster so a record of the warning can be made. Depending on the situation, another adult, Scoutmaster, or Assistant Scoutmaster should be present as a witness during the reprimand.
A second offense results in counseling by the Scoutmaster with another adult present. The Scout is given a written counseling statement that is signed by the Scout. A copy of the counseling statement is given to Scout's parents. The Scoutmaster has the option of limiting the Scout’s participation in Troop activities.
A Scout charged with a third offense is called before Troop Discipline Committee (TDC) made up of the Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leaders, Troop Committee Chairman or Assistant Chairman, and an Assistant Scoutmaster from a patrol other than the offending Scout's. The Senior Patrol Leader, mentored by the Troop Committee Chairman, is in charge of the proceedings. Parents are allowed to observe only. The offending Scout’s Assistant Scoutmaster may attend but not participate in judgments made by the Troop Discipline Committee. The TDC retires to a separate room to consider a judgment. A 75% majority vote by the Committee is required to carry out a judgment against the Scout.
After a fourth offense, the Scout is asked to leave the area immediately. Two adults and a junior leader escort the Scout to an area where he can wait to be taken home by his parents. The Scoutmaster immediately notifies the Scout's parents. A meeting with the Scoutmaster, the offending Scout, and his parents takes place (if possible) within 48 hours of the offense. The Scout is not allowed to participate in any further Troop activities. He is given a list of other Scout Troops in the area that might accept his transfer.
A first offense may be withdrawn if a Scout genuinely demonstrates “Scout Spirit” in attitude and actions after a period of time (typically six weeks). The Scoutmaster gives the Scout written notice acknowledging that the first offense has been dropped, and a note regarding such action is placed in the Scout’s Troop Record. If there is another offense it is handled as a First Offense.