Jargon
Head
Restroom
The name for the leather shoes you polish and wear
Boots
YM PVT
Young Marine Private
How many miles or laps does a 10 year old and older have to run for the PFT?
1 mile or 8 laps. It is 1/2 a mile or 4 laps for 8 or 9 year olds.
Can girls have long hair in the Young Marines?
Yes, but the hair must be put up in a bun when participating in meetings.
Pipe Down
Be Quiet
The name for your camouflage cap
cover
YM PFC
Young Marine Private First Class
How many minutes do you have to do curl ups for the PFT?
1 minute without stopping.
Can boys have long hair, twists, afros, etc. ?
No. Boys must have a military haircut and the hair on top must be short to wear the cover.
Gung Ho attitude
Can Do attitude
Normally, can you wear your cover indoors?
No. Normally you remove your cover when you walk inside a building.
YM SGT
Young Marine Sergeant
Push Ups, pull ups, and flex arm hang.
Can fingernails be painted different bright colors?
No. Boys and girls fingernails need to be trimmed. Also only natural looking polish is allowed.
Semper Fidelis
Always Faithful
Can you wear a gold or plastic bracelet with your uniform?
No
YM LCpl
Young Marine Lance Corporal
What is the sprint/run test called where you pick up water bottles for the PFT.
Shuttle Run
Can cool designs like lines be shaved in boys or girls hair?
No. Eccentric designs can be cut in the hair. No unnatural colors can be added either.
Swab the Deck
Mop the Floor
The name of the jacket worn over your unit t-shirt
Blouse
YM GySgt
Young Marine Gunnery Sergeant
What is the name of PFT exercise test were you sit down and reach for your toes?
Sit and Reach - also called V-Sit and Reach
Can Young Marines have a mustache and beard?
Not a mustache AND beard. A mustache is allowed, but must be trimmed correctly.