YOUNG MARINE KNOWLEDGE
Young Marine Obligation
From this day forward, I sincerely promise, I will set an example for all other youth to follow, and I shall never do anything that would bring disgrace or dishonor upon my God, my Country and its flag, my parents, myself, or the Young Marines. This, I will honor and respect in a manner that will reflect credit upon them and myself.
Young Marine Creed
-Obey my parents and all others in charge of me whether young or old.
-Keep myself neat at all times without other people telling me to.
-Keep myself clean in mind by attending the church of my faith.
-Keep my mind alert to learn in school, at home or at play.
-Remember having self-discipline will enable me to control my body and mind in case of an emergency.
-Keep myself neat at all times without other people telling me to.
-Keep myself clean in mind by attending the church of my faith.
-Keep my mind alert to learn in school, at home or at play.
-Remember having self-discipline will enable me to control my body and mind in case of an emergency.
The Pledge of Allegiance
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Firewatch
As a Young Marine, it is your duty to look after your peers and subordinates. Firewatch is performing that duty while they are sleeping. While performing firewatch, you are on the lookout for anything that could bring harm to your fellow Young Marines.
For example, if you are camping and you are on firewatch, one of your jobs may be to control the camp fire so that it does not get out of hand and cause a forest fire. Another duty may be to ensure everyone is in the rack, except those authorized to be up. Whatever your duties are as a firewatch, you should remain alert and carry out your duties to the best of your ability.
The below Young Marine General Orders will help assist you in performing this duty.
For example, if you are camping and you are on firewatch, one of your jobs may be to control the camp fire so that it does not get out of hand and cause a forest fire. Another duty may be to ensure everyone is in the rack, except those authorized to be up. Whatever your duties are as a firewatch, you should remain alert and carry out your duties to the best of your ability.
The below Young Marine General Orders will help assist you in performing this duty.
Young Marine General Orders
YMGO #1 – While on firewatch I will remain awake and alert until relieved by my replacement or authorized adult.
YMGO #2 – I will enforce all orders given me by the adult in charge.
YMGO #3 – I will report all dangerous activity immediately to the adult in charge.
YMGO #4 – I will never forget that I am a Young Marine and will perform my duties to the best of my ability.
YMGO #2 – I will enforce all orders given me by the adult in charge.
YMGO #3 – I will report all dangerous activity immediately to the adult in charge.
YMGO #4 – I will never forget that I am a Young Marine and will perform my duties to the best of my ability.
Young Marine Hymn
(Sung to the tune of "The Marines Hymn")
From the North and from the South we'll come
From the East and from the West
We will all enlist in the Young Marines
And forever do our best.
From the halls of all the grammar schools
To the shores of all our lakes
We will be the finest Young Marines
No matter what it takes.
Let the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts march;
Let the Cub Scouts strut and beam
Oh, you haven't seen the greatest yet
Till you've seen the Young Marines.
We salute the sailor boys in blue
And the Army in their greens.
We are proud to bear the title of
The U.S. Young Marines.
From the East and from the West
We will all enlist in the Young Marines
And forever do our best.
From the halls of all the grammar schools
To the shores of all our lakes
We will be the finest Young Marines
No matter what it takes.
Let the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts march;
Let the Cub Scouts strut and beam
Oh, you haven't seen the greatest yet
Till you've seen the Young Marines.
We salute the sailor boys in blue
And the Army in their greens.
We are proud to bear the title of
The U.S. Young Marines.
Code of Conduct
Article I:
I am an American youth, proud of my country, and our way of life. I am prepared to dedicate myself to educating others and myself in the history, traditions, and institutions thereof. I will do my best to live by the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment.
Article II:
I will never let another Young Marine down of my own accord. If in-charge, I will do my best to ensure the safety and well being of those for whom I am responsible. I will immediately report any suspicious activity or behavior to a registered adult.
Article III:
If I am offered drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products, I will politely resist and refuse. I will make every effort to stay clear of situations involving gangs, drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. I will not get involved in the same. I will also aid my friends and schoolmates to stay clear of similar situations.
Article IV:
I will always be loyal to my fellow Young Marines. I will make no statements nor take part in any action that may bring discredit to my God, country, family or Young Marines. If I am the senior Young Marine present, I will take charge. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those senior to me and support them in every way.
Article V:
When asked about the Young Marines Program, I will answer questions politely, respectfully and to the best of my ability. If I am asked a question that I do not know the answer to, I will refer the person asking the question to a registered adult. I will never give information that I am not certain of nor mislead those who are seeking information about the Young Marines Program.
Article VI:
I will never forget that I am an American Youth and therefore the future of America, privileged with the freedom won and kept by the blood of those who fought to ensure our freedom. I am responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles that made my country free.
I am an American youth, proud of my country, and our way of life. I am prepared to dedicate myself to educating others and myself in the history, traditions, and institutions thereof. I will do my best to live by the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment.
Article II:
I will never let another Young Marine down of my own accord. If in-charge, I will do my best to ensure the safety and well being of those for whom I am responsible. I will immediately report any suspicious activity or behavior to a registered adult.
Article III:
If I am offered drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products, I will politely resist and refuse. I will make every effort to stay clear of situations involving gangs, drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. I will not get involved in the same. I will also aid my friends and schoolmates to stay clear of similar situations.
Article IV:
I will always be loyal to my fellow Young Marines. I will make no statements nor take part in any action that may bring discredit to my God, country, family or Young Marines. If I am the senior Young Marine present, I will take charge. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those senior to me and support them in every way.
Article V:
When asked about the Young Marines Program, I will answer questions politely, respectfully and to the best of my ability. If I am asked a question that I do not know the answer to, I will refer the person asking the question to a registered adult. I will never give information that I am not certain of nor mislead those who are seeking information about the Young Marines Program.
Article VI:
I will never forget that I am an American Youth and therefore the future of America, privileged with the freedom won and kept by the blood of those who fought to ensure our freedom. I am responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles that made my country free.
The National Anthem
O! say can you see
by the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed
at the twilight's last gleaming.
Whose broad stripes and bright stars
through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched
were so gallantly streaming.
And the rockets' red glare,
the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night
that our flag was still there.
Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
by the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed
at the twilight's last gleaming.
Whose broad stripes and bright stars
through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched
were so gallantly streaming.
And the rockets' red glare,
the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night
that our flag was still there.
Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
14 Leadership Traits
1. Justice
2. Judgement
3. Dependability
4. Integrity
5. Decisiveness
6. Tact
7. Initiative
8. Endurance
9. Bearing
10. Unselfishness
11. Courage
12. Knowledge
13. Loyalty
14. Enthusiasm
To remember the 14 Leadership Traits they have been deemed JJ DID TIE BUCKLE.
2. Judgement
3. Dependability
4. Integrity
5. Decisiveness
6. Tact
7. Initiative
8. Endurance
9. Bearing
10. Unselfishness
11. Courage
12. Knowledge
13. Loyalty
14. Enthusiasm
To remember the 14 Leadership Traits they have been deemed JJ DID TIE BUCKLE.
Phonetic Alphabet
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Numeral Pronunciation
Numbers are important in military messages And should be spoken clearly in telephone and radio conversations. The pronunciation of numerals should be exaggerated to avoid misunderstanding by the receiving party. Each digit of large numbers is pronounced separately except in the case of even "hundreds" and "thousands."
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Examples
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Military Time
Current Time
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0000 = Midnight
0100 = 1am 0200 = 2am 0300 = 3am 0400 = 4am 0500 = 5am 0600 = 6am 0700 = 7am 0800 = 8am 0900 = 9am 1000 = 10am 1100 = 11am |
1200 = Noon
1300 = 1pm 1400 = 2pm 1500 = 3pm 1600 = 4pm 1700 = 5pm 1800 = 6pm 1900 = 7pm 2000 = 8pm 2100 = 9pm 2200 = 10pm 2300 = 11pm |
