The BSA now has both a patrol-leader-specific handbook, and for the first time, one for the SPL. Both are filled with full-color photos and artwork, and are coil-bound to lie flat.
Patrol Leader Handbook Summary and Printing History
title from title page—The Patrol Leader Handbook
author is Robert Birkby, who also wrote the current Scout Handbook
cover art is a photograph of a patrol leader and a patrol flag
2002-present (8+ years)
?? copies printed
size 133x203x8 mm (5-1/4x8")
?? printings (I haven't kept up with different printings; any information you have is welcome):
—1st printing (2002 and following, ?? copies)—128 numbered pages
Actual Patrol Leader Handbook Table of Contents
Opportunity and Challenge—Welcome to the Position of Patrol Leader
title from title page—The Senior Patrol Leader Handbook)
author is Robert Birkby, who also wrote the current Scout Handbook and Patrol Leader Handbook
cover art is a photograph of an SPL carrying a folded US flag
2002-present (8+ years)
?? copies printed
size 133x203x8 mm (5-1/4x8")
?? printings (I haven't kept up with different printings; any information you have is welcome):
—1st printing (2002 and following, ?? copies)—128 numbered pages
Actual Senior Patrol Leader Handbook Table of Contents
