Items I have gathered over the years that I have found useful as I learned how to be a (assistant) scoutmaster.
The first item of each category is the most important or relevant - should probably read the first one of each category before moving on
I recommend every Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster read three books:
Scouts BSA Handbook (or for girls) (the 1979 9th edition is fantastic)
Senior Patrol Leader Handbook
Troop Leader Guidebook Vol. 1
Scoutmaster CG Blog - selections
Quotes of Robert Baden Powell of Gilwell
Leadership | Troop 8 Chatham | Serving the community since 1916 (troop8-chatham.org)
Guide to Safe Scouting | Boy Scouts of America
Scoutmaster CG Blog - selections
Aaron on Scouting - selections (also Bryan on Scouting)
Let’s discuss the BSA’s rule on registering all adults who participate in overnight activities (scoutingmagazine.org)
Working the Patrol Method
Patrol Method in Practice - The Character School | Scoutmastercg.com
Scoutmaster CG Blog - selections
Green Bar Bill - selections
Troop Leadership: Youth vs. Adult | PPT (slideshare.net)
Don’t Kick the Ball
scoutermom.com/24883/how-can-you-have-a-youth-led-troop-when-the-scouts-are-all-new/
Boy Led is the Key (trooptrack.com)
Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops - Curriculum
Positions of Responsibility
General guidance for Patrol Mentor
Patrol Mentor (Troop 162)
Patrol Mentor (Troop G104)
Patrol Mentoring
Position of responsibility mentoring
Guardian at the Gate
Guide to Advancement 2021 | Boy Scouts of America (scouting.org)
Advancement News - Index and archive
FAQ About Boards of Review - Aaron on Scouting
Does picking up trash constitute conservation? - Aaron On Scouting (scoutingmagazine.org)
What's the Intent behind requirements
Some kid lost his handbook . . . again. What now?
What nights count for camping MB?
When can you “Double Count” for a requirement?
Who can sign off on requirements?
Can a scoutmaster add additional requirements for a Scoutmaster Conference?
Differences between Cub Scouts advancement and Scouts BSA Advancement
What to do when a leader is too quick to sign off on requirements?
BSA Fieldbook
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills - Curriculum
How to help a scout that’s nervous about camping
Dutch oven cooking
Advice on helping scouts with menu planning
How I do planning
Scoutmaster's Toolbox: Want a Great Program? Plan Ahead - Scouting magazine
Guide to Awards and Insignia | Boy Scouts of America (scouting.org)
Everything you need to know about the merit badge sash (scoutingmagazine.org)
How to wear the Square Knots
Baden-Powell's Writings
"The Scouting Journey" by Clarke Green.
Homesickness