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A '''Scoutmaster''' is the primary adult ] of a ] Troop. The term is used in the ] and ] although different terms are used in other English-speaking Scout associations.

The Scoutmaster is responsible for guiding the Scouts in running their Troop. By advising the youth leaders (most notably the ]) of the Troop, the Scoutmaster seeks to provide them with opportunities for personal growth through leadership and activity.

There are many training programs for adult Scout leaders, with ] being considered the top level.

In the Boy Scouts of America, the term ''Scoutmaster'' is used in the Boy Scout Troop, while the corresponding position of ''Cubmaster'' is used in ], ''Coach'' in ], ''Advisor'' in ], and '']'' in ]. ''Scoutmaster'' is a gender-neutral term, being used for both women and men, though early in Scouting history, ''Scoutmistress'' was also commonly used. The term ''Scouter'' is used to refer to any Scout leader, in any program.

Outside the United States, many English-speaking Scout associations use different terms for this position. Historically, the term ''Scoutmaster'' was used by the founder of Scouting, ], but as the word 'master' picked up old-fashioned or negative connotations, many of these changed their terminology following the example of ] in the ]. In the United Kingdom and Australia, the terms ''Scout Leader'', ''Assistant Scout Leader'', ''Cub Scout Leader'', ''Venture Scout Leader'', ''Group Scout Leader'' and so on are now used. Collectively all adult leaders are called ''Scouters''. In ], the terms ''Troop Scouter'', ''Pack Scouter'' and so on are used.

''Aids to Scoutmastership: A Handbook for Scoutmasters on the Theory of Scout Training,'' was Baden-Powells most noted work on the subject published in 1919.

==See also==
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