The Chartered Organization Representative (COR), holds a key position in Scouting. While there is honor attached to this position, it is not an "honorary" one. The COR's primary function is to ensure that the chartered organization's Scouting program succeeds.

The COR is head of the "Scouting department" in the organization.  The Scouting unit (pack, troop, team, or crew) is managed by a group of adults approved by the organization who serve as the unit committee. The committee's principal responsibility is to select the best-qualified leaders for the unit and see that they are supported in carrying out the unit program. The COR maintains a close relationship with the unit committee chairman. The goal is for the COR to report to the organization programs, needs, and successes on a regular basis. The COR also shares with the unit the desires and needs of the chartering organization. Thus, communication between the organization and its Scouting program is through the chartered organization representative  The COR is also the organization's contact with the district committee and the local council. The COR may become a member of the district committee and is a voting member of the council.

The Pack Committee Chairman is a member of the pack committee and appointed by the charter organization representative to oversee the responsibilities of the pack committee and to coordinate with the Cubmaster as to the needs of the pack.  The Pack Committee Chairman is a leader that is familiar with organization procedures, with a deep concern for the pack's success.

Every pack is under the supervision of a pack committee. This committee consists of a minimum of three members. Pack Committee Members are selected by the chartered organization, and are registered as an adult leader of the BSA.

The goal of the pack trainer is to have 100 percent of the pack leadership trained in their position responsibilities, and to assist the leadership of the pack with any other pack related training issues.

In general, the Cubmaster is the guiding hand behind the work of other pack leaders and serves as program adviser to the pack committee. He or she is a recruiter, supervisor, director, planner, and motivator of other leaders. The Cubmaster's main responsibilities are:

Assistant Cubmasters assist the Cubmaster in all aspects of pack requirements and may be required to step in and fill the Cubmaster position in the Cubmaster's absence. A pack may have more than one Assistant Cubmaster.

Recommended by the Cubmaster and approved by the pack committee and chartered organization, the Webelos Den Leader plans, prepares for, and conducts Webelos den meetings and works directly with the other den and pack leaders to ensure that the den is an active and successful part of the pack while guiding the Scouts in attaining their Webelos rank requirements.

The assistant Webelos den leader shares the work of the Webelos den leader and may be called upon to handle various details of den operation acting as the Webelos den leader in the Webelos den leader's absence

Recommended by the Cubmaster and approved by the pack committee and chartered organization, the Cub Scout Den Leaders (Wolf and Bear Dens) plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings and works directly with the other den and pack leaders to ensure that the den is an active and successful part of the pack while guiding the Scouts in attaining their respective (Wolf or Bear) rank requirements.

The assistant den leader shares the work of the den leader and may be called upon to handle various details of den operation acting as the den leader in the den leader's absence

Recommended by the Cubmaster and approved by the pack committee and chartered organization, the Tiger Cub Den Leader coordinates shared leadership with the Tiger Cub Adult Partners to plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings and and Go See It outings while working directly with the other den and pack leaders to ensure that the den is an active and successful part of the pack and guiding the Tiger Cubs and their Adult Partners in the requirements of attaining the Tiger Rank Award.

Recommended by the Cubmaster and approved by the pack committee and chartered organization, the Lion Cub Den Leader coordinates shared leadership with the Lion Cub Adult Partners to plan, prepare for, and conduct den meetings and and Go See It outings while working directly with the other den and pack leaders to ensure that the den is an active and successful part of the pack and guiding the Lion Cubs and their Adult Partners in the requirements of attaining the Lion Rank Award.

The Webelos Den Chief assists the Webelos Den and Assistant Den Leaders and is usually an older, experienced Boy Scout from a nearby Troop who is selected by the senior patrol leader and Scoutmaster of the Troop at the request of the Cubmaster or Webelos den leader. Preferably a former Cub Scout; ideally at least First Class rank. Approved by the Cubmaster and pack committee for recommendation to the Webelos den leader.

A Den Chief is a youth Boy Scout position of responsibility requested by the Cubmaster to assist the respective den and assistant den leaders. Selected by the senior patrol leader and Scoutmaster from a nearby Troop.