Below are the requirements that each Young Marine Recruit will be required to learn prior to graduation.
Also required will be that they pass a written test and a physical fitness test. Each recruit will also need to make sure not
to have more than 2 excused absences during the recruitment. This is to alleviate getting behind the rest of the recruits.
RECRUIT TRAINING
The Young Marine Recruit must be signed off on the following enabling objectives from the Basic Young Marine Guidebook (issued).
These are the objectives required to graduate recruit training and become a Young Marine Private.
These are the only objectives that need to be taught during recruit training.
Performance Objective 1: Close Order Drill
1. Adopt the Positions of Attention, Parade Rest, At Ease, and Rest.
a) When given the proper command, did the Young Marine properly assumed the position of Attention?
b) When given the proper command, did the Young Marine properly assumed the position of Parade Rest?
c) When given the proper command, did the Young Marine properly assume the position of At Ease?
d) When give the proper command, did the Young Marine properly assume the proper position of Rest?
2. Fall in and Fall out of Ranks.
a) When given the proper command, did the Young Marine properly Fall-in?
b) When given the proper command, did the Young Marine properly Fall-out?
3. Execute Dress Right and Dress Left.
a) When given the proper command, did the Young Marine properly execute Dress Right?
4. Execute the Facing Movements.
a) When given the proper command, did the Young Marine properly execute Right Face?
b) When given the proper command, did the Young Marine properly execute Left Face?
c) When given the proper command, did the Young Marine properly execute About Face?
11. Execute the Hand Salute.
a) When given the proper command, did the Young Marine properly execute the Hand Salute?
b) When asked to orally describe the proper times to render a Hand Salute without the help of any aids, did the Young Marine
know when to properly render a Hand Salute?
Performance Objective 2: Essential Subjects
1. Observe Young Marines Uniform Regulations.
a) Wears the Young Marine uniform correctly.
2. Observe Grooming and Personal Appearance Standards.
a) Knows how hair is worn for both male and female Young Marines.
b) Knows the only jewelry permitted while wearing the official Young Marine Uniform.
3. Recite the Young Marine Obligation and Creed.
a) Can properly recite the Young Marine Obligation.
4. Identify the Rank Structure of the Young Marines.
a) Knows how to properly state a Young Marine Rank.
6. Respond to questioning on Young Marine History.
a) Knows the Young Marine Birthday.
b) Knows where and when the Young Marines were founded.
8. Know and understand Military Terms/Marine Jargon.
a) As You Were - Cancel the previous command, or go back to the last position you were at.
b) Bulkhead – Wall
c) Chow - Food. Can also be used in place of the words breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Example: We will P.T. right after chow.
d) Deck – Floor
e) Evening Colors - Ceremony of lowering the flag at sundown
f) Firewatch Person or individuals assigned the duty of maintaining order after lights out
g) Gear - Personal belongings, Issued equipment
h) Gung Ho - “Can Do!”
i) Head - Bathroom, washroom, or restroom
j) Mess Hall - Dining hall or dining room
k) Overhead – Ceiling
l) Pipe down! - Quiet!
m) Police - To straighten up or tidy up
n) P.T. Physical Training
Performance Objective 3: Qualified Field Skills
1. Select personal clothing and equipment.
b) Can name three personal equipment items that should be carried in pockets.
8. Follow Camp Routine and Discipline in the Field.
a) Knows why a high standard of personal hygiene is important in the field.
b) Knows how often to wash in the field.
c) Knows how many times a day to brush their teeth in the field.
d) Knows how deep into the water to go without adult supervision and a floatation device.
e) Knows what to do before leaving the campsite.
Performance Objective 4: Map and Compass
2. State the meaning of conventional signs found on a topographical map.
a) Can define the five basic colors on a topographical map.
b) Can point out a contour line on a map.
c) Can point out a ridge on a map.
d) Can locate the date of the map.
e) Can locate the legend on the map.
Performance Objective 5: Drug Resistance
1. Identify alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, cocaine, inhalants, hallucinogens, and methamphetamine.
a) Young Marine must attend and receive a certificate of attendance/completion for all required quarterly Drug Resistance
classes as specified by Chapter 12, paragraph 2 of the Registered Adult Manual.
Performance Objective 7: Leadership
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Carry out the duties of a Team Member.
a) Did the Young Marine comply with rules and orders?
b) Did the Young Marine make responsible decisions on their safety and the safety of their teammates?
c) Did the Young Marine maintain good personal habits and manners?
d) Did the Young Marine admit mistakes and learn from experience?
e) Did the Young Marine cooperate with others and work as a member of a team?
f) Did the Young Marine accept constructive criticism?
g) Did the Young Marine take care of all personal and group equipment—repair or report items of equipment and clothing
when they break or become damaged?
h) Did the Young Marine encourage their teammates?
4. Understand the duties of Firewatch.
a) Did the Young Marine correctly recite the 4 Young Marine General Orders?
Performance Objective 8: Citizenship
3. Sing or recite from memory, the first stanza of the National
Anthem.
a) Did the Young Marine recite or sing from memory, the lyrics of the National Anthem?
b) Did the Young Marine know who wrote the words to the National Anthem?
4. Recite from memory, the Pledge of Allegiance.
a) Did the Young Marine recite from memory the Pledge of Allegiance?
Performance Objective 9: Physical Fitness, Health, and First Aid
1. Identify the definition, importance and components of Physical Fitness.
a) Without any aids, did the Young Marine in their own words know the meaning of physical fitness?
b) Without any aids, did the Young Marines in their own words explain the importance of good physical fitness?
c) Without any aids, did the Young Marines name the components of physical fitness?
2. Commit to a Personal Physical Fitness Program.
a) Did the Young Marine commit to physical fitness program?
b) Is the Young Marine medically cleared to pursue a physical fitness program?
4. Pass the Young Marine Physical Fitness Test.
a) Did the Young Marine pass the PFT? (Score of 200 is considered passing)
b) Does the Young Marine’s PFT score continue to improve? A PFT will be conducted at the beginning as well as the end of recruitment.
