Recruit Training - Boot Camp
RECRUIT TRAINING - BOOT CAMP
Manassas Young Marines intends to hold a new recruit training program in early 2012. Use the link "contact us" to let us know of your interest in our program and to get on our mailing list.
Training
Upon joining a local Young Marine unit, youth undergo a 26-hour orientation program, generally spread out over several weekly meetings. This orientation program is affectionately called “Boot Camp.” The youth learn general subjects such as history, customs and courtesies, close order drill, physical fitness, and military rank structure. After graduating from Young Marine “Boot Camp”, the youth have the opportunity to learn more new skills, earn rank, wear the Young Marine uniform and work toward ribbon awards. Young Marines earn ribbons for achievement in areas such as leadership, community service, swimming, academic excellence, first aid and drug resistance education.