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Young Marine units are organized into local units located in nearly every state in the United States. Each unit is an independent community-based programs lead by dedicated adult volunteers. Many of these volunteers are former, retired, active duty, or reserve Marines who believe passionately that the values they learned as Marines had a positive affect on them. They volunteer their time and make every effort to pass those positive values on to those under their charge before other destructive influences take root.
Upon joining a local Young Marine unit, the youth undergoes a demanding 26-hour orientation program, generally spread out over several weekly meetings. This orientation program is affectionately called "Recruit Training." The youth learn the general Young Marine subjects such as history, close order drill, physical fitness, customs and courtesies, and military rank structure.
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| Although the Young Marines is the U.S. Marine Corps' official youth program to the Department of Defense for youth Drug Demand Reduction, the Young Marines is not a recruiting force for the U.S. Marine Corps. We strive to instill the core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment adopted by the Marine Corps to each of our members. |
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If you would like to become a member of the Young Marines, you begin by locating a unit near you. If you find a unit near you, contact the unit directly by using the contact information provided. If the information is incorrect, please let us know by emailing our webmaster.
If you find that there is no Young Marine unit near you. You may consider starting a new unit in your community. All the information is provided and it is very easy and rewarding to watch Young People grow in the program and become a positive influence in your community.
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