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Young Marine Bootcamp is a 10-12 week training session where recruits are taught basic Young Marine and Marine Corps knowledge subjects such as Drill movements, Rank Structure, History, Core values, Military terms, Physical Training, and Discipline.
Recruit_Registration_Packet.docx
Recruit_Registration_Packet.docx
​Recruit Training Begins Thursday March 1st, 2012 promptly at 1830 (6:30 pm).  The Registration Packet MUST be completed and turned in prior to Recruit Training.  The cost for Registration is $200.00 and is also due prior to the beginning of Recruit Training.  

Recruits are ONLY permitted ONE (1) unexcused absence during the training cycle.


- IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECRUITS AND THEIR FAMILIES -
Recruits are responsible for the following items EACH week of bootcamp:

Blue Jeans 
("trousers")

Grey T-Shirt 
(last name ONLY written on front and back center)

Gym Shoes 
("go-fasters")

Y.M. Recruit Training Manual
("bible")

Blue Ink Pen 
("ink stick")


- Training Schedule -
Week 1:

- Young Marine Obligation
- Young Marine Creed
- Core Values (discipline, leadership, teamwork)
- YM 4 General Orders
- Hand Salute (who, where, when & why)
- National Colors and Anthem (meanings and history)
- Drill
Week 2:

- Young Marine rank structure
- Marine Corp Officers rank structure
- Unit Organization (unit, platoon, squad, team)
- Unit Chain of Command
- Duties of Team Members and Team Leaders
- Teamwork ("we all succeed or fail together")
- Drill
Week 3:

- The Pledge of Allegiance and its meaning(s)
- Healthy Eating and Living
- Young Marine Physical Fitness
- P.F.T. & H.F.T.
- Drill

Week 4:

- Military Terms
​- Recap of P.F.T. & H.F.T.
- Sizing for uniforms / boots
- Drill
- Customs and Courtesies


Week 5:

- Addressing all other adults
- Entering a Y.M. office
- Rendering Honors
- Drill
- Unit Exercise (with active Y.M's)

Week 6:

- Uniform Regulations
- Uniform Issue
- Grooming and Personal Appearance
- National Anthem and History
- Taps and History
- Drill

Week 7:

- Marine Corps History
- Key Events
- Marine Corps Customs & Traditions
- Marines Hymn
- Young Marines Hymn
- Drill

Week 8:    Inventory and gear issue

Week 9:    Field Training

Week 10:  Recruit Encampment (place TBD)

Week 11:  P.F.T., C.O. Drill Inspection

Week 12:  Recap, Testing, Grad. Rehearsal

Week 13:  Graduation and Awards


The Young Marines of Cincinnati
3190 Gilbert Ave.  Cincinnati, OH 45207