Promote the mental, moral and physical development of members. Instill the ideal of honesty, fairness, respect, loyalty, courage, dependability, attention to duty, love of God and fidelity to our country and its' institutions. Stimulate an interest in, and respect for, academic achievement and the history and traditions of the United States of America. Promote physical fitness through the conduct of physical activities which include participation in athletic events and close order drills. Advocate a drug free lifestyle through a continual drug prevention education program. Although the Young Marines is the US Marine Corp's official youth program to the Department of Defense for youth Drug Demand Reduction, the Young Marines is not a recruiting force for the US Marine Corps. The unit strives to instill the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment adopted by the Marine Corps to each of the members.
Recruits should arrive ALREADY FED on Friday night. Report to Base Hanger at 1830 (6:30PM) wearing Gray T-Shirt, Gray PT Sweats and Running Sneaker (Go-Faster’s).
What to bring:
Gray PT Sweats
Tie type sneakers
2 grey T-shirts & underwear or more if they have them
2 pair of white socks
PT Short’s
Issued Black Canteen filled with water
1 Washcloth / 1 Towel
Shower shoes (flip flops)
Toiletries: soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb or brush (if required)
Items for hair, deodorant, mouthwash, foot powder, and female sanitary supplies.
Flashlight with extra batteries
Young Marine guidebook, (knowledge book), pencils or pens (2)
SMALL PILLOW
Medication and/or inhaler – all meds must be in original containers
PACK ALL GEAR IN A LARGE BLACK PLASTIC BAG W/THEIR NAME WRITTEN “ON” IT
DO NOT BRING: pogey bait, Walkman’s, radios, cell phones, pagers, play stations, etc. or other non-essential gear.
PICK UP WILL BE AT THE “BASE HANGER” ON SUNDAY, 26 May @ 1200 (12:00 PM)
Recruits Enlisting into the Westover Young Marines
(Receiving Day)
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 my 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
