Less than half of the registered leaders in Cub Scout packs have completed basic training for their positions. To improve this record, the Cub Scout position of pack trainer is being introduced.

• must meet BSA membership requirements, be at least 21 years of age, and register with the Boy Scouts of America as a pack trainer. (It is recommended that the pack trainer have at least one year of experience in a leadership position in Cub Scouting, preferably as a Cub Scout or Webelos den leader.)
• is selected by the pack committee, with the approval of the chartered organization.
• should be trained in a Trainer Development Conference and, of course, have completed a training session before teaching one.

• conducting orientation of new families and new pack leaders.
• training each new leader and pack committee member for his or her specific position, using material in the training manuals New Leader Essentials (BSA No. 34870) and Cub Scout Leader Specific Training (No. 34875).
• encouraging pack leaders to attend ongoing training, such as roundtable; pow wow or University of Scouting; outdoor training; Youth Protection training; and Wood Badge.
• staying current with training materials and program updates.
• keeping track of pack training records.

Release of new Basic Leader Training materials has resulted in some confusion regarding the status of Webelos Leader Outdoor Training.

There are no changes in Webelos Leader Outdoor Training. The course outline is in the publication Cub Scout Leader Training (BSA No. 34700 ).

Webelos Leader Outdoor Training is supplemental training and is not required for a Webelos leader to be considered "trained." It is, however, a requirement for earning the Webelos Den Leader Award.