Rank Structure
What are the ranks in the Basic group?
YM Private, YM PFC, YM Lance Corporal are the ranks in this group.
What are Leadership, Teamwork, and Discipline?
These are the three Young Marine Core Values.
How many type of Scale are they?
1/50,000
1/250,000
What are heavy objects?
Pack these close to the back of the pack, centered and higher on the load.
What is the Performance of a Leader?
Sharing the load work
Completing the same task
Eating the same food
Name 4 exercises that target the physical fitness component: Cardiorespiratory endurance.
Running, Swimming, Biking, Walking, Hiking
Explain the chain of command for emergency situations.
Make sure to go to an adult anytime there is an emergency situation that might require CPR or first aid.
Recite the Young Marines Obligation.
From this day forward, I sincerely promise, I will set an example for all other youth to follow and I shall never do anything that would bring disgrace or dishonor upon my God, my Country and its flag, my parents, myself or the Young Marines. These I will honor and respect in a manner that will reflect credit upon them and myself. Semper Fidelis.
.What are the the ranks in the Junior group?
YM Corporal and YM Sergeant are the ranks in this group
What is Teamwork?
This Core Value means: always work together with their teammates and respect everyone’s opinions and efforts, while keeping them motivated.
What are the Types of Maps
What should you eat before a hike?
I should eat a combination of carbohydrates (bread, pasta, potatoes) and proteins (chicken, steak, nuts) before this activity.
What is Leadership?
This Core Value means: to aspire to positively influence their fellow Young Marines and accomplish all missions by completing all tasks assigned by leaders including their parents, teachers, and coaches in addition to their Young Marine leaders.
Name 4 exercises that target the physical fitness component: Muscle Strength
Squats, Lunges, Calf raises, Step ups, Sit ups, Crunches, Push ups, Exercises with weights
Name 5 Warning Signs of a Medical Emergency.
• Trouble breathing • Chest pain • Fainting, sudden dizziness, or feeling weak • Sudden blurred or spotty vision • Changes in mental state such as confusion, drastic changes in behavior, or sudden drowsiness • Any sudden or severe pain • Bleeding that won’t stop • Severe vomiting or diarrhea • Coughing or vomiting blood • Unusual stomach pain
Explain the meaning of good citizenship.
Can be an opinion answer.
As United States citizens, we believe in living peacefully with one another by respecting the rights of others and accepting others’ cultures, customs, and traditions regardless of their place of birth. Because we have pledged our allegiance, we also believe in protecting our country and our way of life against all enemies, foreign or domestic. We believe in taking care of one another: the strong should help the weak, and the rich should share their wealth with the poor.
What are the ranks in the Senior group?
YM Staff Sergeant and YM Gunnery Sergeant are the ranks in this group
What is Discipline?
This Core Value means: to follow all rules and regulations set forth in the Young Marines Guidebooks and at home. Also, to follow all laws of our government and have respect for our leaders, law enforcement, and those in charge of us.
what are the Colors on the Tropical Map
Red, Black, Brown, Blue. Green
How should you travel at night?
Never try new trails, make sure to bring plenty of lights, be very aware of your surroundings and the wildlife, and check the lunar and weather conditions.
What is Moral?
state of mind that directly influences the mind of a Young Marine.
Name 4 exercises that target the physical fitness component: Muscle Endurance
Burpees, Planks, Side planks, Squat jumps, Crab walks, Leg raises, Side leg raises
If you are ever the one to call an ambulance, what are 2 tips to be sure help comes as soon as possible.
• Remain calm and speak clearly. • Give your name, current address, phone number, and where the patient is, for example in the chow hall or on the parade deck. • Don’t hang up the phone until you are told to. • Give as much information as possible about what happened and make sure to answer every question you are asked to the best of your ability.
Name 5 responsibilities of citizens.
• To support and defend the Constitution • Stay informed of any issues affecting your community • Participate in your community by voting and volunteering • Obey all federal, state, and local laws • Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others • Help others in your community • Pay taxes (when you’re older) • Serve on a jury (when you’re older) • Defend the country if need be and if you feel called to do so.
.What are the ranks in the Advanced group?
YM Master Sergeant, YM Master Gunnery Sergeant, YM 1st Sergeant, and YM Sergeant Major are the ranks in this group
What are Core Values?
These values give Young Marines their inspiration and determination allowing them to overcome every obstacle and meet all challenges.
What are the Contour Lines
a line on a map joining points of equal height above or below sea level.
"every valley bottom below a certain contour line must have been soggy and at times impassable
What should you pack for a hike?
A map or a guidebook of the area, a compass, water, snacks or food, first aid kit, rain gear, matches or a fire starter, extra socks and undergarments, gloves, emergency blanket, and a multi-use pocket or utility knife.
The team Spirit
Name 4 exercises that target the physical fitness component: Flexibility
Stretching, Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi
What are 2 questions to ask yourself to determine if it is best to call an ambulance?
• Would moving the person make things worse? • Does the injury or illness require attention only trained medical professionals could give? • Could traffic or the distance from the hospital delay this person getting medical treatment?
Explain when to raise and lower the flag.
• When displayed at night, it is to be illuminated. • The flag is to be saluted as it is raised and lowered, and the salute is held until the flag is unsnapped from the halyard or until the last note of music has been played if music accompanies the act, whichever lasts the longest.
YM Master Sergeant, YM Master Gunnery Sergeant, YM 1st Sergeant, and YM Sergeant Major are the ranks in this group.
What are the ranks in the Advanced group?
Give an example of Leadership.
* Aspire to positively influence their fellow Young Marines
* Accomplish all missions by completing all tasks assigned by leaders including their parents, teachers, and coaches in addition to their Young Marine leaders
* Continuously seek to improve their leadership skills by asking for feedback from leaders above them
How to take care of a Map
1. Place your map in a bag to keep it dry
2. Folded like it was originally folded
3. Do not open it , if there is strong winds around.
What should you drink before a hike?
Plenty of water and avoid sodas or caffeinated drinks.
Why are the Core Values important?
The Young Marines has a strong connection to the Marine Corps and their values of honor, courage, and commitment. These values give Marines their strength, regulate their behavior, and bond them together as a force like no other, allowing them to overcome every obstacle and meet all challenges. Their value system inspired our own of leadership, teamwork, discipline, values Young Marines can use for inspiration and determination.
Describe the difference in endurance, strength training, and flexibility exercises.
Endurance: improve the health of your heart, lungs, and circulatory system.
Strength training: any activity that makes your muscles work harder than usual.
Flexibility: a movement or position designed to stretch specific muscles, with the goal of increasing flexibility and range of motion in that specific area.
Name 6 items that your personal first aid kit should contain.
• 1 moleskin, 3-by-6-inch • 1 small bar of soap or alcohol pads • 1 small tube of antiseptic • 1 pair of scissors • 1 pair of latex gloves • 1 mouth-barrier device for rescue breathing or CPR • 1 pair of plastic goggles or another eye protection • 1 pencil with paper
Describe how to display national and state flags outdoors.
• US Flag must always be at the top of a flagpole • US Flag should be placed in a position of honor furthest to the right. • From a pole stars should be at the peak.
These are the two Young Marines ranks that are billeted ranks.
What are YM 1st Sergeant and YM Sergeant Major?
Give an example of Discipline.
* Follow all rules and regulations set forth in the Young Marines Guidebooks and Manuals
* Follow the rules of the home and of their parents, completing chores, obeying curfews, and assisting in the home when needed
* Follow all laws of our government and have respect for our leaders, law enforcement, and those in charge of us
* Follow through on all commitments in the Young Marines, in school, and in any other extra-curricular activity
* Consistently set goals and maintain high expectations for themselves
Explain the meaning of good citizenship.
Can be an opinion answer.
As United States citizens, we believe in living peacefully with one another by respecting the rights of others and accepting others’ cultures, customs, and traditions regardless of their place of birth. Because we have pledged our allegiance, we also believe in protecting our country and our way of life against all enemies, foreign or domestic. We believe in taking care of one another: the strong should help the weak, and the rich should share their wealth with the poor.
• Does the injury or illness seem life-threatening? • Could things get worse on the way to the hospital if the person wasn’t in an ambulance? • Would moving the person make things worse? • Does the injury or illness require attention only trained medical professionals could give? • Could traffic or the distance from the hospital delay this person getting medical treatment?
What are questions to ask yourself to determine if it is best to call an ambulance?
This was officially established on June 14, 1777 by the Continental Congress. It is supposed to have been designed by Congressman Francis Hopkinson, and many historians believe that Betsy Ross, a Philadelphia seamstress, created the first one.
What is the United States Flag?
• Trouble breathing • Chest pain • Fainting, sudden dizziness, or feeling weak • Sudden blurred or spotty vision • Changes in mental state such as confusion, drastic changes in behavior, or sudden drowsiness • Any sudden or severe pain • Bleeding that won’t stop • Severe vomiting or diarrhea • Coughing or vomiting blood • Unusual stomach pain
What are the warning signs of a Medical Emergency?
• Remain calm and speak clearly. • Give your name, current address, phone number, and where the patient is, for example in the chow hall or on the parade deck. • Don’t hang up the phone until you are told to. • Give as much information as possible about what happened and make sure to answer every question you are asked to the best of your ability.
What are tips if you are ever the one to call an ambulance, to be sure help comes as soon as possible?
• 2 sterile gauze pads, 3-by-3-inch • 1 small roll of adhesive tape • 1 moleskin, 3-by-6-inch • 1 small bar of soap or alcohol pads • 1 small tube of antiseptic • 1 pair of scissors • 1 pair of latex gloves • 1 mouth-barrier device for rescue breathing or CPR • 1 pair of plastic goggles or another eye protection • 1 pencil with paper
What are items in your personal first aid kit?