Uniform & Grooming Standards
Obligation, Creed, National Anthem, Pledge
Firewatch and Team Member
Ranks and PFT
Field Skills
100

What jewelry is allowed in uniform for females? (list 3) 

Watches, Medical items, Religious medallions, Class/Young Marine ring, Small, polished ball or round stud earrings not to exceed six millimeters in diameter. Only one earring will be worn in each earlobe in the lowest hole.

100

I pledge allegiance to the flag 

of the _________, 

one nation under God, indivisible, 

with liberty and justice for all."

The United States of America, 

and to the republic for which it stands

100

What is fire watch?

Firewatch is to look after your peers and subordinates while they are sleeping.

100

What score do you have to get for a perfect PFT? 

500 

100

On a map, what does blue mean?

Water

200

Why do we have to make sure we look good?


*Up to RIs*

200

*Fill in the blank*

3. Keep myself clean in mind by _____. 

attending the church of my faith.

200

What is teamwork? (list 2) 

*Up to RIs*


200

What rank does the honor recruit receive? 

Private First Class (PFC) 

200

What types of clothes should one consider packing? (List 3) 

Hats

Shell / Jacket

Insulation

Shirts

Undergarments 

Pants 

Socks / Comfortable footwear

300

What is the longest length one’s nail can be?

Nail length will be no longer than ¼ inch from the tip of the finger.

300

*Fill in the blank*

From this day forward, I sincerely promise, I will set an example for all other youth to follow and ____________ upon my God, my Country and its flag, my parents, myself, or the Young Marines.

I shall never do anything that would bring disgrace or dishonor

300

What does a team member do? (list 3) 

*Up to RIs* 

300

Name 3 of the 5 PFT events

Mile run / half mile

Pull ups / flex arm hang

V-sit

Shuttle run

Curl ups

300

What does the L in the acronym COLD stand for? 

Loose layers 

400

Are females allowed to wear nail polish, if so, what is acceptable?

Non-eccentric lipstick and nail polish colors, including colorless nail polish, are authorized.



400

*Fill in the blank*

Gave proof through the night that _______

O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?


our flag was still there.

O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave,

400

When do you wake up the next shift? 

5 minutes before their shift

400

Explain what a Young Marine Staff Sargeant looks like and the abbreviation 

3 chevrons

crossed riffle

2 rockers

YM/SSgt 

400

What are some things to consider when looking for a campsite? 

*Up to RIs*

Some examples: 

What will I need if the temperature increases or decreases? How likely is this to happen? 

What will I need if it is windy? Will I just need a windbreaker or extra warm layers? 

What will I need if it rains? What about if it snows? 

Will I be moving between altitudes or staying in place? If I will be moving up or down a mountain, what will I need? 

What will I need if the humidity increases? 

What will I need if the sun comes out stronger or decreases?


500

How many inches max can a male have his hair? 

No longer than 3 inches

500

Who wrote the National Anthem and when and during what war? 

Francis Scott Key wrote the National Anthem in 1814 during the War of 1812

500

Recite one of the 7 general orders 

YMGO #1 – I will take charge of this post and all Young Marines’ property in view.

YMGO #2 – I will walk my post in an alert manner, observe everything that takes place within sight or hearing, and report any unauthorized personnel.

YMGO #3 – I will report all violations of orders and instructions I have been given.

YMGO #4 – I will not quit my post until properly relieved.

YMGO #5 – I will speak to no one except those who are also in the line of duty. 

YMGO #6 – I will sound the alarm in case of an emergency.

YMGO #7 – I will call an Adult Volunteer or Young Marine in charge if any event occurs that has not been covered by instructions. 

500

Recite the ranks/billets in order 

YM Private, Private First Class, Lance Corporal, Corporal, Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, Gunnery Sergeant, Master Sergeant, Master Gunnery Sergeant, First Sergeant, Sergeant Major 

500

What is the acronym COLD?

C: Clean clothes 

O: Overheating

L: Loose layers

D: Dry