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Life in the Young Marines is about learning how to lead your peers and knowing when to follow.
After recruit training, Young Marines have opportunities to earn rank, ribbons, attend local and out-of-state trips, and go to various leadership schools or SPACES events. During their time in the program, Young Marines will be exposed to various assignments. All Young Marines will be called to participate in a leadership and teaching position. There are opportunities to take charge of Young Marines in drill, PT, classes, volunteer activities, or special trips held throughout the year. There are also different positions that a Young Marine can hold - leadership positions like Platoon Sergeant, Squad Leader, and Team Leader are just a few examples. These leaders usually run the weekly schedule. Other positions such as Color Sergeant, Recruit Instructor, or Public Relations Chief are also leadership positions but are aimed at specific areas of the program. For example, the Color Sergeant is a chance for Young Marines to oversee the carrying of the U.S. flag, unit flag, and rifles; Recruit Instructors train brand new recruits; the Public Relations Chief gets media coverage of the unit, and its events, via social media, press releases, conducting interviews, and Esprit magazine. These are just some of the jobs and opportunities Young Marines could perform during their career. Young Marines will rotate through jobs as needed to become better leaders and are able to do every job in the program if they qualify for it. During the summer months, Young Marines can attend the Young Marines National Summer Programs of: Adventures, Challenges, Encampments, and Schools (SPACES). Some of the exciting SPACES events include: Junior Leadership School, Senior Leadership School, Advanced Leadership School, the Great American History Adventure, Space Camp, National Flight Academy, Drill and Ceremonies School, Orienteering, Sailing, Cowboy Experience, National Outdoor Leadership School, SCUBA and Master SCUBA Diver Schools, and the National Encampment. |
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Morning Conditioning Hikes
Train with your fellow Young Marines to earn ranks and ribbons in various areas such as Field Skills, Leadership, Drug Demand Reduction, Citizenship, and Veteran's Appreciation
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MCRD Parris Island, SC
See the world. Conduct local trips within your state and get the opportunity to visit new states and countries by attending a leadership school or one of our famous SPACES trips
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Color Guard Leading in a Parade
Gain experience, earn ranks, and lead your fellow Young Marines on on trips, community events, or by conducting training
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