Uniforms
What color socks do you wear with your Cammie uniform?
Black
What are the five events in the Young Marines PFT?
Curl-ups
Shuttle run
V-sit & reach (or sit & reach)
1-mile run/ 1/2 mile run
Pull-ups, or flexed arm hang
When was the Young Marines program officially founded?
In 1959 in Waterbury, Connecticut.
What is the Young Marines’ official stance on drugs, alcohol, and tobacco?
They promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle and educate youth to resist substance use.
What is the entry-level rank for all new Young Marines?
Recruit (before graduation from recruit training)
Where does the unit patch go on the utility blouse?
Right shoulder (reverse field, stars forward)
What is the minimum score to pass the PFT for Recruits through Lance Corporal?
200 points
What organization sponsors the Young Marines?
The Marine Corps League, with support from the U.S. Marine Corps.
What is one of the Young Marines’ core missions related to drug awareness?
Drug demand reduction – teaching youth to say no to drugs and lead by example.
What is the first official rank after recruit graduation?
Private (YM/Pvt).
What is the maximum hair length for males on the top of the head?
No longer than 3 inches and must not touch the ears or collar.
What is the starting position for the flexed-arm hang?
Chin above the bar, chest close, no kicking or swinging; timer starts when assistant lets go.
What is the mission of the Young Marines?
To positively impact America’s future by providing quality youth development programs that nurture and develop its members into responsible citizens who enjoy and promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
What ribbon is awarded after a Young Marine completes the first full year of four DDR projects?
The Drug Demand Reduction Ribbon (solid red with gold torch).
What are the enlisted ranks in order from lowest to highest?
What are the enlisted ranks in order from lowest to highest?
A:
Recruit
Private
Private First Class
Lance Corporal
Corporal
Sergeant
Staff Sergeant
Gunnery Sergeant
Master Sergeant
Master Gunnery Sergeant
What jewelry is authorized in uniform?
Watch, medical alert bracelet, and YM rings, religious necklaces must be out of sight.
How many points are possible per event?
100 points (500 total)
What does “Semper Fidelis” mean, and why is it used?
It’s Latin for “Always Faithful”, the motto of the U.S. Marine Corps, and reflects the values of the Young Marines.
Red Ribbon Week
When? What?
What it is: A week when schools, communities, and groups like the Young Marines wear red ribbons and run special activities to pledge and promote a drug-free lifestyle.
When it is: Every year from October 23 – October 31
What rank is required to wear the Service “A” uniform?
Staff Sergeant (YM/SSGT) or higher.