BASIC GUIDEBOOK TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE RECRUIT TRAINING AND OBTAIN THE RANK OF PVT IN THE YOUNG MARINES

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1 BASIC GUIDEBOOK TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE RECRUIT TRAINING AND OBTAIN THE RANK OF PVT IN THE YOUNG MARINES QUESTIONS ARE IN BLACK ANSWERS ARE IN RED YOU MUST KNOW THE ANSWERS STUDY AT HOME--YOU CAN'T LEARN IT ALL IN CLASS!

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS WEEK OBJECTIVES DATE Week 1 General Overview Week 2 Performance Objective 2--Essential Subjects--E01-E04 Week 3 Physical Fitness Test & Quiz on Week 2 Week 4 Performance Objective 2--Essential Subjects--E06 & E08 Week 5 Performance Objective 3--Qualified Field & Quiz on Week 4 Recruit Performance Objective 7--Leadership Encampment Week 6 Performance Objective 4--Map & Compass & Quiz on Week 5 Week 7 Performance Objective 5--Drug Demand Reduction & Quiz on Week 6 Week 8 Performance Objective 8--Citizenship & Quiz on Week 7; Measurement for Uniforms Wee~9. Performance Objective 9--Physical Fitness & Quiz on Week 8 Final payments due for uniforms and gear.., Week 10 Primary focus on graduation practice and close order drill-- Quiz on Week 9--Makeup testing Week 11 Primary focus on graduation practice and close order drill---- Makeup testing Week 12 Primary focus on graduation practice and close order drill Week 13 GRADUATION DAY!

3 You will learn these skills at every drill; work on these throughout boot camp training period your recruit Performance Objective 1: Close Order Drill E.O.l Adopt the Positions of Attention, Parade Rest, At Ease, and Rest a. When given the proper command, did the Young Marine properly assume the position of Attention? b. When given the proper command, did the Young Marine properly assume the position of Parade Rest? c. When given the proper command, did the Young Marine properly assume the position of At Ease? d. When given the proper command, did the Young Marine properly assume the position of Rest? E.O.2 Fa" 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? E.O.3 Execute Dress Right a. When given the proper command, did the Young Marine properly execute Dress Right? E.O.4 Execute the Facing Movements a. Wh~n 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? E.O.ll 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?

4 WEEK 1 _ GENERAL OVERVIEW WEBSITE: palmbeachym.org HOW TO LOG INTO YOUNG MARINES DATABASE: Click "Nat'l Database Login" Enter First Name and Last Name Use last 4 digits of social security no. as password HOW TO OBTAIN INFORMATION, READ CHART OF PROMOTIONS, EXPECTATIONS, IMPORTANT DATES, ETC. FACEBOOK PAGE: facebook.com/palmbeachym.org GEAR AND GUIDEBOOK DISTRIBUTION Important contact information: _ Unit Commander: unitcommander@palmbeachym.org - Adjutant: adjutant@palmbeachym.org Parent/guardian must sign recruits or Young Marines in and out at a" unit functions--important for your safety and for credit for promotions. Not able to attend? Only the Unit Commander can excuse absences.

5 Performance WEEK 2 Objective 2: Essential Subjects E Observe Young Marines Unifonn R~ulations. a. Wears the Young Marine uniform correcttv_ COI"er. Camouflage utilibj cap is worn with the authorized woodland-so/ie camouflage uniform. Adults do not wear rali< or any other device on their covers. E. O. 2 Observe Groorring and Personal ~pearance Standards. a. Kntws htw hair is worn for boih male and female Young Marines. a. Male Young Marines. 1) H air will be neat and closely trimmed so that it does not touch the ears or hang on the nape ofthe neck. The hair malo"be clipped at the edges of the side and back and will not be over 3 inches in length fully' extended on the upper portion of the head. 2) H air may be grown on the face only when a medical officer has determined that shaving is tempor aril'!f harmful to the individual YOIJng Marine's health. b. Female Young Marines. 1) H air may touch the collar. butwill not fall bel<ml the collar' s lower edge_ Hair that would fall naturally below the collar's laroer edge will be nea"ll'\"and incons picuously fastened or pinned or worn in a bun. During phys ical training periods in which physical1raining clothing is worn, hair will be allowed to fall naturalty". without being fastened or pinned. This does not appty when conducting physical1raining in the utility uniform. b. Kntws the only jewelry permitted while wearing the official Young Marine Uniform. The only je.ovelry permitted is watches. medical items. religious medallions. class or Young Marines ring. All je.ovelrywill be removed for physical training acthfities_ c. Knows how to properly clean and press the Young Marine Uniform. May be machine or hand laundered in warm water. It may be starched or sized but may not be bleached. E. 0.3 Rec:ite the Young Marine Obligation and Creed. a. Can property recite the Young Marine Obligation. Young Marine Obligation F rom this day forward. I sincerely promise. I will s et 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. These I will honor and respect in a manner that will refled oredit upon them and ~ elf. Semper I'idelis 1) 2) 3) 4) :5) 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. ~<eepmyself clean in mind by attending the church of m\daith. f<eep my mind alert to learn in school. at home or at play. Remember having s elf discipline will enable me to co n1l"0 I by" bo y and mind in case of an emergency. E. O. 4 Identify the Rank Structure of the Young Marines. a. Knaros haro to property state a Young Marine Rank. RANK o ESe RIPTION YM PVT - YOUNG MARINE PRIVATE no rank insignia YM PFC - YOUNG MA.RIt~E PRIVATE I'IRST CLASS as inale chevron YM LCP - YOUNG MA.RINE LANCE CORPORAL 1 chevron with crossed rifles YM CPL- YOUNG MARINE CORPORAL 2 chevrons with crossed rifles YM SGT - YOUNG MA.RINE SERGEANT 3 chevrons with crossed rifles YM SSGT - YOUNG MARINE STAFF SERGEANT 3 chevrons. 1 rocker & crass Oldrifles YM GYSG T - YOUNG MARIN E GUNN ERY SERGEANT 3 chevrons. 2 rocket.> & cr oss ed rifles YM MSGT -YOUNG MARINE MASTER' SERGEANT 3 chevrons. 3 rockers 8. crossed rifles YM MGYSGT -YOUNG rtaaaine MASTER GUNNERY SERGEANT 3 chevrons. 4 rodcers 8. crossed rifles YM 1STSG T - YOUN G MARIN E FIRST SERGEAN T 3 chevrons. 3 rockers 8. Diamond YM SGTMAJ - 'l'dung MARINE SERGEANT MAJOR 3 chevrons. 4 rockets & Star

6 Performance Objective 2: Essential Subjects 'tooiig!.1b1ile ~ Fa et.z~bpfq ~f!?2.14 Ylllq~ Mti9' ~1'{MI\t!OOn Fgure2.ro Yw~ MIiIlnl!Mams GIna, &mr..ijll t'fl.wg\'oolj F9.lIe2~ Yctq tame Co!;:JoI411 (Vf~.) f9!'1!' ~.1fI, "'t'e! Q t.4lik.e Sc:1~11 (fm,l!5gt) Fip,d~11 -'tlli~ ilt!!~ S'A!Il sefl'l!\lllll~n -FglJe2.t8 't(]i~ 'MA.JIl!eG..ne! ~IJ}!!IId ("\'1olJi!iYSGT'; Filwl!'2.1'S

7 WEEK 3 _ 1. Conduct baseline Physical Fitness Test (PFT) 2. Take first written quiz on knowledge from week 2 training.

8 WEEK 4 Performance Objective 2: Essential Subjects continued... EVtEWWEE1f'2'KNOWlEDGE TRAiNIN E. O. 6 Respond to questioning on Young Manne History. a. KnQAls the Young Marine Birthday. October 17,1965 b. KnQAls where and when the Young Marines were founded, 'Waterbury, C onnecnout

9 WEEKS Performance Objective 3: Qualified Field Skills E. 0.1 Select personal clothing and equipment. b. Can name at least three personal equipment items out of the 9 listed below thats hould be carried in pockets. a. Whistle (plastic); b. Folding pocketknife with a large (10 ern) and s mall blade; c. Personal identification and medical insurance card; d. Map and compass; e. Matches; f. Suru'ru'alldt; g. Lip balm; h. N otepad and pencil; and, i. Small 11ashlight. E. 0.8 Follow Camp Routine and Discipline inthe Field. a. Knows why a high standard of pars onal hygiene is:important in the field. A high standard of pers onal hygiene i:: important in the field Dec'alJ:'e it prote cts you again:s:tillness and promotes gc'od health. b. Knows how often to wash in the field. Daily c. Knows how many times a day to brush their teeth in the field. At least u.fliicea day d. Knows how deep into the water to go without adult supervision and.a"floatation device. Below the knaes e. Knows.. hat to do before leaving the camps ite. Inform your leader before leaving the campsite

10 Recruit Encampment DATES: Performance Objective 7: leadership The following skills will be evaluated by Sr. Young Mannes. Training Officers and tne U nit Commander throughout your recruit training but especially during the Recruit E ncarnprn ent on October 8 th and 9th. Make sure vou read your guidebook and learn what tnev are looking for in you. E. 0.1 Canyoutthe duties ofa Team Menner. a. Did the Young Marine comply with rules and orders? b. Did the Young Marine mil<e responsible decisions on their safety and the safety of their teammates? c. Did the Young Marine maintain ~ood personal habits and manners? d. Did the Youn~ Marine admit mistakes and learn from experience? e. Did the Young Marine cooper ate with others and II\JOIK as a member of a te!am? f. Did the Youn g Marine accept constructive criticism? 9. Did the Young Marine take care of all parsonal and group equipment-repair or report items at equipment and clothing when they breil< or become damaged? h. Did the Young Marine encourage their teammates? E. O. 4Undenrtandthedu'tiesofFirewatch. - The below Young Marine General Orders will help assist you in performing this duty. Learn them well and live by them when performing firewatch. a. Correct!>,'recite the 4 Young Marine General Orders? YMGO #1-While on firewatch I will remain awake and alert until relietred by my replacement or authorized Adult. YMGO ff2 - Iwill enforce all orders given me by the adull in charge. YMGO #3 - Iwill report all dangerous activity immediately to the adult in charge. YMGO #4- Iwill ne'/ertorget that I am a Young Marine and will perform my duties to the best of my ability. RECRUIT ENCAMPMENT PACKI NG LIST Pillow Deodorant Towel 1 Pair Of Plain Pack in a gym b~ White Crew Socks or small suit case Tooth Paste Comb/Brush Light Blanket 2 Pairs Of Rain poncho Underwear Tooth Brush Bug Spray plain Black Gym Sleep Wear Shorts Liquid Soap Sunscree n 1 Plain White T- SwimSuit Shirt (Females Must Wear A One Pie~ Very Conservative ) Location: Arrival time: TBD, but well before dusk to allow time to pitch tents, organize gear, and make dinner Departure time: _ But no one will be permitted to leave until the camp site and all gear have been properly cleaned and stowed.

11 WEEK 6 Performance Objective 4: Map and Compass E. 0.2 State the meaning of conventional signs found on a1opo-graphical map. a. Can define the filre bas:ic colors on a topogr aphicsl map. Red-is used for paved roads and higtuoay numbers-it is also used to shade in areas of urban development; BrOVtn-5 used fof QOntO'lflines, conto'jf elevatiof'ls, spot el(!lfations, sand, clift:, and other geological features; Blue-is used for waier or permanent ice fe atur es (lit: e rivers, lakes, swamps and ice fields), names otwater features, and the grid lines; Green-is used for 'u'egetation features like woods, orchards and vineyards; Black-is: used for culturalfeafures (buildings, railjllays, transmission lines, etc.), toponymy-(place names), some symbols and precise ele Jjaiions. b. Can point outa contour line on a map. c. Can point out a depress ion on a map. d. Where is the date ofthe map located on the map? Bottom left and right corners e. Where is the the legend located on the map? This is in the bottom margin, phs a more complete list on the back of 1he map

12 WEEK 7 DATE: ---- Performance Objective 5: Drug Resistance E. o. 1 Identify alcohol, tobacco, rmrijuana, cocaine, inhalants, hallucinogens, and Meth8ll1)hetafTine. This week's dass... AIIcover- Alcohol. Bring wth 'you a 500 \J\oOrdessay on VtA1at alcohol is,... hat it does to 'yljurbrain and cognitive thinking. Make sure YOW' name and date on at the top. Do not simply copy something from the internet or a book. You must wfte in your OVIf) VlOrdS lahat you leamed. Performance N one required for this rank Objective 6: Public Speaking

13 WEEKS Performance Objective 8: Citizenship E. O. 3 Sing or recite from memory, 1hefirst stanza of the National Anthem. a. Recite orsing from memory, the lyrics of the NationalAnthem? THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER First stanza Oh, sa'v can 'vou see, by the dawn's earl'v light Whats 0 proudly we hailed at the tifliilighfs last gleaming? \fijhose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight O'er the ramparts we watched, were s 0 gallantly streaming? And the rockets' red glare, the bombs: bursting in air, Gave proof ithough the night that our flag was still there. Os ii'i, does that star-spangled banner yetwave 0' er the land of the free and the home O'f the brave? b. Who wrote the words to the Nalional Anthem? Francis Scott Key '/I)[ote the Star Spangled Banner (our National Anthem) E. O. 4 Recite from memory, the Pledge of Allegiance. a, Redte from memory ihe Pledge of Allegiance? "\ pledge allegiance to ihe Flag (lithe United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. one Nation under God, indivisible. with liberty and justice for all." b. Who wrote the original Pledge of Allegiance? Francis 8ellam"l" Measurements for Uniforms

14 WEEK 9 Performance Objective 9: Physical Fitness, Health and First Aid E. O. 1 Identify the definition, i riltortanc e and corlltonents of Physi cal Fitness. a. W~hout any aids, did the Young Marine in iheir own words know the meaning of phys ical f~ness? A condition that helps us look, ~el and do our best. The abili~ to perform daily tasks l/igorously and alertty. IfJ.I~henergy le1l over for enjoying leis ure time activities and meeting emergency demands. b. W~hout any aids, did the Young Marine in iheir own words explain the importance of good physical fitness? c. Without any aids, did the Young Marines name the components of physical fitness? a. Cardio res piratory Endurance b. Muscular Strength c. Muscular Endurance d. Flexibilibj e. BODY COMPOSITION E. O. 2 COImit to a Personal Physical Fitness Program a. Did the Young Marine commit to physical t~ness program? Describe how'~(ou ta.: e care of '!fourself ph-y'sicatty outside of the young marines. - b. Is the Young Marine medicalty cleared to pursue a physical f~ness program? This IftJasalread'!i lieri1ied upon errrollment. Not action require onthis one. E. O. 4 Passthe Young Marine Physical Fitness Test. - a. Did the Young Marine pass the PFT? This l.mils conducted on September 21,2016 (if you were not in attendance, YOUVQilineed to schedule a make up PFT b. Does: the Young Marines PFT s core continue to improve?n ot applicable at this time E. 0.5 Basic Fir. Aid. ON a. a. Does the Young Marine know that possessing first aid knowledge isa civic res ponsibility? First Aid training is:recognized as arl important aspect of civil defense. In the event of a m.ajor catastrophe, medical and hos pitai s ervices may be tempor arily unavailable; Citizens must rel'!i on caring for their OVQninjuries as ljljellas those of o1hers. b. Does the Young Marine know that all Young Marines and adljits in the Young Marines should be trained in first aid? In the Young Marines, each member whether Young Marine or adultshould be first aid trained. c. Does the Young MarinE: know the definition off irst aid? Immediate care given to a vic1:imuntil the services of tr ained personnel arr~les.

15 WEEKS 10 through 12 DATES: _ These weeks will be dedicated to physical fitness, close order drill, and graduation practice. Please make sure you do your part and study and practice your skills at home as well as attend drill.. VERY IMPORTANT! Make up testing will only be accepted through (drill for week 11). Anyone that does not pass all the performance objectives required to make the rank of YM Private by that date will be recycled with the next class. DATE: GRADUATION! _