Military Terms
YM Creed
Military Time
Gateway Drugs
Veterans Day
100

What is the "Head"?

The head is the bathroom. 

100

Recite the 1st line of the creed. 

  1. Obey my parents and all others in charge of me whether young or old.
100

What is 8:00pm in military time?

8:00pm is 2000 hours in military time. 

100

Name the 5 gateway drugs. 

Marijuana, Alcohol, Inhalants, Cigarettes, Prescription Drugs.  

100

What day is Veterans Day celebrated? 

November 11th. 

200

What is the military term for wall?

The military term for wall is Bulkhead. 


200

Recite the 2nd line of the creed. 

2. Keep myself neat at all times without other people telling me to.

200

What is 3:00am in military time?

3:00am is 0300 in military time. 
200

What is a gateway drug?

A gateway drug is a highly-addictive easily accessible drug that leads people to more dangerous drugs.  

200

What is Veterans Day and how is it different from Memorial Day? 

Veteran's day is a day to celebrate and honor veterans living or dead for their service to America in the armed forces. 

Memorial Day is a day to honor men and women of the military that have passed away or were killed during a conflict serving America. 

300

What is "skivvies"?

Skivvies is the military term for underwear.

300

Recite the 3rd line of the creed.

3. Keep myself clean in mind by attending the church of my faith.

300

What are the two acceptable military conversations for midnight, 12:00am? 

2400 hours or 0000. 

300

List 3 common household items people often use as drugs? 

Spray paint, markers, glue, paint thinners, Cold medicines, OTC medicines, prescription drugs, white-out, hair spray, Helium, propane, acetone, alcohol. 

300

Veterans Day was originally known as... and marked the end of what war?

Veteran's Day was originally known as Armistice Day (until 1954) and marked the end of WWI.

  

400

What is "Poogie Bait"?

Poogie Bait is the military term for Junk Food. 

400

Recite the 4th line of the creed. 

4. Keep my mind alert to learn in school, at home or at play.

400

What do you have to do to convert time into military time? 

Add 12 to the hour. 1pm+12=1300 hours. 

400

List 3 ways someone behaves when they are affected by drugs? 

1. Slurred speech

2. Delayed responses and movements

3. Loss of coordination 

4. Changes in physical appearance (blood-shot eyes, loss weight, sores on face)

5. Moody and or depressed

6. Financial problems and stress. 

7. Defensiveness 

400

How can you celebrate Veterans Day?

Thank a veteran, write a letter to a veteran, take a moment of silence at 11:11am, interview a veteran, visit a veteran you know, wear red, white, & blue...

500

What is the Military terms for Left and Right on a ship?

Left is the port side and right is the starboard side.

500

Recite the 5th line of the Creed.

5. Remember having self-discipline will enable me to control my body and mind in case of
an emergency.

500

Name one reason the military uses military time.

1. Less confusing

2. More efficient

3. Clearer  communications. 

500

The Young Marines Drug Demand Reduction Program is called... ?

"Closing the Gate on Drugs"

500

Why is it important to observe Veterans Day?

Veterans Day is an opportunity to publicly commemorate the contributions of living veterans and to show appreciation toward them.