YM Ranks
what is the first YM rank
Private
What is the official uniform of the young marines
woodland pattern camouflage (camies) or the digital pattern as of 2025
Are Yms allowed to where long red fingernails while in uniform
No you can not where long finger nails or any bright colored nails
When was membership extended to females
1975
What is the head
the bathroom
what rank does not have a chevron
Private
on what shoulder do you where the young marine patch
the left shoulder
How can female YMs wear there hair
in a bun
Where was the 1st international YMs unit formed
Okinawa, Japan
What is gear
personal belongings, issued equipment
what does YM PFC stand for
Private First Class
how many young marine uniforms are there
there are four but each of them have different variations
name 1 piece of jewelry that can be worn in uniform
watches medical items religious medallions class or YM ring, red cord bracelet
When and where were the YMs founded
1959 waterbury, Connecticut
what does it mean to police
to straighten up or to tidy
At what Rank do you get rifles in your chevrons
Lance Corporal
Name 2 components of the woodland style uniform
Any of the following, cover, blouse, nametape, ribbons, trousers, white t-shirt, web belt, boots.
Can YMs have beards
No YMs cannot have beards, but mustaches and sideburns are authorized, mustaches must follow YM standards
what month day and year were the YMs chartered
October 17th 1965 this also the official birthday of the YMs
what is mess hall or (deck)
dining hall or dining room
Name the two YM Ranks that are also billets
YM/1stSGT AND YM/SgtMaj
Name 2 YM uniforms other than the woodland camouflouge
any of the following, service C (charlies), service A (alphas), PT gear
How should male YMs wear there hair
Neat and closely trimmed
Name the Young Marines mascot
chester the bulldog or chesty
what is pipe down
to quiet down