wow that is one extreme i do not want to see. a) the SM shouldnt choose the patrol leaders, b)allow more time for the patrols to develop dont realign them every year you do not establish any grouping or friendship, and c)if you have patrols stick with them do not swithch at campouts.
Yes the terms are too long for a position. have each one be 6 months and have the ASPL take over for the SPL after the six months of his term and so on.