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 God, my Country and its flag, my parents, myself or the Young Marines. These I will honor and respect in a manner that will reflect credit upon them and myself.
Semper Fidelis.
Young Marine Creed
1. Obey my parents and all others in charge of me whether young or old.
2. Keep myself neat at all times without other people telling me to.
3. Keep myself clean in mind by attending the church of my faith.
4. Keep my mind alert to learn in school, at home or at play.
5. Remember having self-discipline will enable me to control my body and mind in case of an emergency.

Junior Young Marine Guide Book
Senior Young Marine Guide Book
Advanced Young Marine Guide Book
Promotion Requirements by Rank
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(Adobe Required)
No Insignia
| YM Private YM Private First Class
YM Lance Corporal YM Corporal
YM Sergeant
YM Staff Sergeant
YM Gunnery Sergeant
YM Master Sergeant
YM First Sergeant
YM Master Gunnery Sergeant
YM Sergeant Major | No Stripes One Stirpe Up
One Stripe up, crossed rifles below. Two Stripes up, crossed rifles below.
Three Stripes up, crossed rifles below. Three stripes up, one stripe down, crossed rifles in the middle.
Three stripes up, two stripes down, crossed rifles in the middle.
Three stripes up, three stripes down, crossed rifles in the middle.
Three stripes up, three stripes down, diamond in the middle.
Three stripes up, four stripes down, bursting bomb in the middle.
Three stipes up, four stripes down, star in the middle.
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