Below are some helpful resources for Young Marines, recruit, parents/guardians, and those who are interested in our Young Marine program. If you have any questions, please let one of our staff know.
- CONTACT PROCEDURE FOR DRILL ATTENDANCE
- REQUIRED ITEMS FOR EVERY DRILL AND/OR UNIT EVENT
- POLICY: REPORT CARDS/GRADES
- POLICY: PROMOTIONS
- DECORATIONS, AWARDS, AND RIBBON REQUESTS
- YOUNG MARINES CORE VALUES
- YOUNG MARINES MOTTO
- YOUNG MARINES OBLIGATION
- YOUNG MARINES CREED
- FORMS/DOCUMENTS
- LINKS
CONTACT PROCEDURE FOR DRILL ATTENDANCE
Even though drill is mandatory, we understand there are circumstances when a Young Marine can not attend. School/family activities, illnesses, emergencies, etc. are all considered excused absences as long as we are notified in advance. Therefore, if a Young Marine or recruit will not be present at drill, please send an email to attendance@glcyoungmarines.org prior to the start of drill. We have provided the email link on every drill post on our calendar for your convenience.
Please note this email is to be used for drill attendance unless otherwise stated. Events such as parades, community service opportunities, etc. will have a different point of contact which will be noted when the event is posted on our website.
Young Marines/recruits who are absent from drill and do not follow this policy will receive an unexcused absence for that day. When it comes time to select Young Marines for special unit events, special activities, and trips, those who attend drill and/or have excused absences will be given priority over those who do not.
Text Messages
Regarding text messages, we ask that you no longer send a text message for drill/event attendance. We do not always know everyone’s phone numbers and it will help alleviate any confusion.
REQUIRED ITEMS FOR EVERY DRILL AND/OR UNIT EVENT
Drill
Young Marines
Uniform (cover, yellow unit t-shirt, blouse, trousers, boots, boot bands, belt), guide book, ink stick, canteen, proper PT gear (running shoes, red unit t-shirt and plain black mesh, knee-length shorts (no stripes), black unit sweatshirt and black sweatpants if the weather indicates), guide book, ink stick, canteen, proper PT gear, and lunches are required at drill unless otherwise specified. There will be a uniform inspection after morning formation and we expect uniforms to be clean and pressed, boots to be cleaned and shined, and Young Marines to be prepared for the day’s activities.
Recruits
Recruits are to wear PT gear (running shoes, t-shirt and plain black mesh, knee-length shorts (no stripes)) when they come to drill. They will received a red unit t-shirt on their first day that they are to wear at every drill. Depending on the weather, they will need sweatshirt/sweatpants. They need to bring an ink stick/notebook, Young Marines Recruit Guidebook, water bottle, and a HEALTHY lunch (no junk food).
Special Events
For special events including parades and community service when Young Marines are in uniform, they must have their canteen. Water bottles are not accepted. Young Marines are required to be squared away. A unit staff member will inspect them when they arrive. If they are not squared away, they will be sent home.
PROPER HAIRCUTS ARE ALWAYS MANDATORY WHEN IN UNIFORM, REGARDLESS OF THE EVENT.
The Proper Uniform/Items Required at Every Drill Checklist can be found on our Unit Library.
REPORT CARD/GRADES POLICY
Young Marines and recruits are required to turn in a report card every quarter. To be deployable, they have to have a minimum 2.0 GPA and no F’s. Anyone who falls below a 2.0, has an F, or does not turn in a report card for any given quarter is non-deployable and will need to earn a 2.5 GPA and no F’s the following quarter to be deployable again. Report cards are to be emailed to reportcards@glcyoungmarines.org. Due dates are posted on the unit calendar.
PROMOTION POLICY
It is important that all Young Marines familiarize themselves with the Promotion Policy. Young Marines are required to personally notify Mr. Sickles that he or she would like to be promoted AND must have the Personal Progress Report (formerly known as the Parent Evaluation Form) filled out and given it to the unit XO before a promotion will be considered.
This form can be found on our Unit Library.
DECORATIONS, AWARDS, AND RIBBON REQUEST FORMS
Here is a list of the current decorations and awards Young Marines can earn and here is the awards manual with the descriptions and requirements for each. You will need Acrobat Reader to view these which can be downloaded for free at the Adobe website. Please be sure to thoroughly read the requirements and make sure you meet all of them before submitting a ribbon request.
When submitting a ribbon request, Young Marines must submit 2 forms: a Ribbon Request Form and a Required Documentation Form. When a ribbon is requested for an activity outside of the Young Marines (sportsmanship, musician, etc.), the Required Documentation Form must be signed by the coach, teacher, or adult that is in charge of the activity. If it is for an activity within the Young Marines (encampments, physical fitness, good conduct, etc.), a staff member must sign the form.
Please remember that it is the Young Marine’s responsibility to keep track of his or her community service hours and report them to the staff to get credit for them. This includes any parades that you participate in and any times you serve as color guard.
These forms can be found on our Unit Library.
YOUNG MARINES CORE VALUES
Leadership, Teamwork and Discipline
YOUNG MARINES MOTTO
Strengthening the lives of America’s Youth
YOUNG MARINES OBLIGATION
From this day forward, I sincerely promise I will set and 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 MARINES 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 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.
FORMS/DOCUMENTS
To Join Our Unit
Do you wish to Join our Unit? Click the Join/Volunteer link here to begin the application process.
To Re-register with Our Unit
Contact unit staff for required forms. Re-registration forms are due 15 September.
**Both Recruits and Young Marines are also required to complete the Registration/Reregistration Agreement which can be found in our Unit forms can be found on our Unit Library.
Other
Other forms/documents such as the Dog Tag Order Form, Supply Request Form, Donation Request Letter, IRS Letter of Determination, and more can be found here on our Unit Library.
LINKS
DDR Makeup Tests
Young Marines National Headquarters
Marine Corps League Col. Justice M. Chambers Detachment – #555
Marine Corps League National Headquarters
Ashtabula County Young Marines
Greater Cleveland Young Marines