Young Marine Basic Guide Book

a. Web Belt. On one side only, inside near the buckle end.

b. Cover. Inside on the sweatband.

c. Blouse. Inside on the neckband.

d. Drawers. Inside the waistband.

e. Gloves. Inside at the wrist.

f. Necktie. On the inside of the neck loop.

g. Dress Shirts and Undershirts. Inside back, on neckband.

h. Shoes/Boots. Inside near the top.

i. Socks. On the instep.

j. Sweater. Stamped on manufacturing label or use marking tape/label sewn

on inside the back of sweater, below the neckband, with thread to match the

sweater.

k. Trousers; Skirts; Slacks. Inside near the top.

l. PT Shorts. Inside immediately below the waistband.
m. Bag, Duffel. On the outside of the bottom of the bag.

Hair will be neat and closely trimmed. Hair will be short enough so that it does not touch the ears or hang on the nape of the neck. The hair may 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. Head hair will be styled so as not to interfere with

the proper wear of uniform headgear. Hair, which protrudes from beneath properly worn headgear in an unsightly manner, is considered excessive, regardless of

length. Male Young Marines are not authorized to wear braids of any sort or to have eccentric designs cut in their hair.

Hair may touch the collar, but will not fall below the collars lower edge. Hair that would fall naturally below the collars lower edge will be neatly and inconspicuously fastened or pinned. During physical training periods in which

physical training clothing is worn, hair will be allowed to fall naturally, without being fastened or pinned.

Hair will be styled so as not to interfere with the proper wear of the unifom. Head gear will fit snugly around the largest part of the head. No Faddish and exaggerated

The only jewelry permitted is watches, medical items, religious medallions, class or Young Marines ring.

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. These I will honor and respect in a manner tht will reflect credit upon them and myself.
Semper Fidelis

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.

learns has a purpose and much of what they learn can be used in the future. Young Marines never sell themselves short. They take advantage of every opportunity and
do not rely on others, before they can rely on themselves
5) The key to a Young Marines success is self-discipline.

Self-discipline is the foundation of Young Marine training

and the foundation for success in life. Self-disciplined Young Marines succeed in meeting all their goals.

L — dress in loose layers
D — stay dry

Whistle (plastic);

b. Folding pocket knife with a large (10 cm) and small blade;

c. personal idenification and medical insurance card

d. map and compass

e. matches

f. Survival kit;

g. Lip balm;

h. Notepad and pencil; and,
i. small flashlight

Place heavy objects close to the back of the frame, centered and higher on the load

a. Store tools in a secure place, never leave them lying around or touching the ground;

b. Always use the right tool for the job;

c. Follow the safety procedures for using the equipment;

d. Keep edges and blades sharp and handles tight and clean and lightly oil steel parts before storage.

If you can carry only the bare minimum, carry matches, a signaling device (whistle), protection for your body from the elements (garbage bags), a container to heat water,
quick energy food and adhesive bandages.

a. Fill, light, and use the stove outside of tents, buildings and confined shelters

b. ensure no pots or objects are placed on the stove when filling or lighting;
c. Never open a pressurized fuel tank when the stove is lit;

d. Only fill or pack up a stove that is cool to your touch;

e. Aways fill the fuel tank in a different place than where you plan to use the stove – stay downhill and downwind from other sources of fire;

f. Set the stove on a stable, level and clean surface when you use and fill it; and,
g. Always fill using a funnel.

c. Always fill the lantern in a different place than where you plan to use it – stay downhill and downwind from other sources of fire;
d. Set the lantern on a stable, level and clean surface when you use and fill it;
e. Always fill using a funnel; and,
f. Ensure that the heat shield is in place.

Always fill the stove or lantern in a different place than where you plan to use it –

stay downhill and downwind from other sources of fire.

To find safe drinking water, collect rainwater or clean water from a spring or a fast moving stream. No matter where you have collected your water in the wilderness, bring water to a rolling boil, then cool, before drinking.

When you construct your shelter in the wilderness you will

need to consider several factors. Not only do you need protection from wind, precipitation and direct sunlight, you must also consider the effect your activities have on the environment around you.

A high standard of personal hygiene is important in the field because it protects you against illness and promotes good health.

simplest defense is to wear long pants when in

areas where poison ivy grows, wash clothing and
boots after suspected contact

insects are a nuisance that can be defended against by protective clothing and repellant. Wear protective clothing, avoiding dark colors (insects are attracted to them), and use a repellant if necessary

pull it out immediately with tweezers—do not use your fingers.You can use a sterile needle to remove any remaining parts

Never eat in your shelter. Hang food containers from an overhanging branch well away from your shelter to keep persistent animals out.

their body is giving up trying to stay warm. They will become drowsy and eventually lapse into unconsciousness and die without treatment.

Frostbite happens when soft tissue freezes.

Treat frostbite by slowly warming the affected area. Do not allow this are to freeze again or the flesh cells will die.

Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke can be avoided

by drinking plenty of water before and during activity in warm weather (up to 1 quart per hour), wearing a hat and sunscreen, and by moderating activity in extremely hot
environments.

The two main ways of telling if you are dehydrating are:

1) You have a headache; and/or
2) Your urine is dark yellow, or you’ve gone 24 hours without urinating.

1) Get out of the water,

2) Do not stay on a hill top or in an open field,

3) Stay out from under tall single trees, and stay away from towers and poles.

4) If the storm has caught you off-guard, crouch down as low as you can with your

feet close together (this will reduce the surface area of your body exposed to

possible ground current from a nearby strike)

5) Place yourself in a cluster of trees; spread out 30ft from other members of your team.
6) Avoid depressions where water may gather, as it will conduct ground current.

ensure that you can see and be seen. Stay off roads where visibility is limited to avoid being hit by vehicles that

can’t see you, and do not try to pass through dense brush where you can lose your way, become separated from your group or walk off a cliff.

The goal of minimum impact camping is to leave behind no trace that you have used or passed through a wilderness area.

When walking in pristine areas spread out and take a slightly different route than the person in front of you—you can still follow your leader, but you will not make a
permanent trail.

A hole about 4 feet long, 2 feet wide, 4 feet deep

Choose a site at least 100 yards from a ground water source, on dry ground, in a location downwind from your campsite and cooking area, and off trails and roads.

Some rules of rope care to remember are:

a. Do not step on a rope;

b. Distribute wear on the rope;

c. Keep it dry and clean—wash with mild soap when dirty;

d. Store coiled, in a dry place with all knots and kinks removed;

e. Do not store near strong chemicals (acids, cleaning solutions) as the fumes may

damage the rope fibers;

f. Rope ends should be whipped, melted or bound to keep rope from unraveling;

g. Avoid snagging on, or dragging across, sharp rocks; and
h. Always inspect a rope before and after use for damage.

Ensure you have fire safety equipment available to you before starting a fire. This equipment could be a shovel, rake, pail with sand or water, or a fire extinguisher

a. Political maps show countries, provinces or other political borders—e.g. globes and atlases

b. Street and road maps are designed to assist commuters and tourists

c. A statistical map shows statistical information like the production levels of crops or minerals across a country

d. Relief maps are built to show a three dimensional view of the mapped area

e. Outline maps show only borders, rivers, coastlines, etc.;

f. Topographical maps show water, vegetation, structural and contour details

g. Orienteering maps are used for the sport of orienteering;
h. Air photomaps are the actual pictures used to create all these maps.

a. Place your map in a clear plastic bag, or permanently laminate it;

b. Fold it properly and refold it only along the original fold lines to view other parts;

c. If it gets wet, dry it on a flat, clean surface
d. Don’t open it fully in a strong wind;

e. Use only pencil to mark your map and erase all markings gently—maps protected by

plastic can be marked using grease pencils or erasable markers; and,
f. Store maps in a dry place, rolled, folded or laid flat.

a 1:50,000-scale map illustrates an area where one cm on the map represents 50,000cm (500m) on the
ground. The 1:50,000 map covers an area of about 1000 square kilometer.

Red—is used for paved roads and highway numbers—it is also used to shade in areas of urban development

Brown—is used for contour lines, contour elevations, spot

elevations, sand, cliffs, and other geological features

Blue—is used for water or permanent ice features (like

rivers, lakes, swamps and ice, fields), names of water features and grid lines

Green—is used for vegetation features like woods, orchards
and vineyards;

Black—is used for cultural features (buildings, railways,

transmission lines, etc.), toponymy (place names), some
symbols and precise elevations

Contour line – A contour line is a line on the map joining points of equal elevation above sea level. Contour lines are drawn on maps to give you a three-dimensional
view of the ground

Date of map data—helps to indicate the amount of change that may have occurred

since the map has been printed (find it in the copyright information in the bottom left
and right corners);

Legend of conventional signs—(find this in the bottom margin, plus a more complete
list on the back of the map).

A “Catching feature” is the stop sign that tells you, you have gone too far. It should be a large and obvious feature across your route that you would not be able to miss
like a creek or a road. Always pick out a catching feature.

A—Accomplishes
M—More

-Living peacefully with one another by respecting the rights of others and accepting their cultures, customs and traditions
-Protecting our country and our way of life against all enemies, foreign or domestic.

-Taking care of each other, the strong help the weak and the rich share their wealth with the poor

-The blessings of liberty today and protecting and safeguarding these blessings for future generations by being active citizens who vote, get involved in their

communities, respect our leaders and hold them accountable to serve the greater good.

a. Help others in the community

b. Care for and protect our heritage and environment

c. Obey the laws
d. Respect and protect the rights and freedoms of others

Oh, say can you see, by the dawns early light,

What so proudly we hailed at the twilights 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.

O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave,
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

“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.”

“The ability to perform daily tasks vigorously and alertly, with energy left over for enjoying leisure - time activities and meeting emergency demands. It is the ability

to endure, to bear up, to withstand stress, to carry on in circumstances where an
unfit person could not continue, and is a major basis for good health and well being"