Eastern Mountains Young Marines

1. Judgement - Consider the consequences before you act; weigh all the facts before you decide.

2. Justice - Consistent rewards, praise or reprimands;never play favorites, never judge based on race, sex, age or anything else; judge by their actions.

3. Decisiveness - Say what you mean, mean what you say; study the choices and choose one that will accomplish the job with the least amount of problems.

4. Integrity - Always tell the truth; do the right thing even when no one is looking.

5. Dependability - Get the job done, regardless; be on time; never make excuses; personal sacrifices may be necessary for the good of your troops.

6. Tact - Do and say the right thing; genuine concern for all; convey your thoughts and ideas to get agreement and full participation.

7. Initiative - Think ahead, plan and take action if you know it needs to be done.

8. Endurance - Performing your duty for long periods of time and still completing the mission; don?t give up; stay mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually fit.

9. Bearing - How you carry yourself; control your emotions; maintain calm in dangerous situations; how you look and the way you wear your cloths/uniform.

10. Unselfishness - Ensure the needs (food, clothing, shelter and
safety) of those under your care are met before your own needs; share the spotlight.

11. Courage - Act calmly in stressful or dangerous situations; take control of your emotions, ?when the going gets tough, the tough get going? Stand up for what?s right; accept responsibility for your actions.

12. Knowledge - Know your job, equipment, your troops and their limits.

13. Loyalty - Be true to your troops, unit, family, friends, and yourself; back the decisions of those in charge; never badmouth anyone; maintain confidences.

14. Enthusiasm - Zest and drive; energy and passion; approach
everything you do with great vigor. __________________________________________________

Congratulation to all of our new Young Marines who graduated for Boot Camp 2010

Honor Recruit YM/PFC Shaina Halverson

YM/PVT Justina Cheney
YM/PVT Justin Cheney
YM/PVT Timmy Guthrie
YM/PVT Dylan Kelly

Good job Young Marines

Attendance

Attendance is important and counts towards promotions. If you aren's attending training, you are missing out on the promotion boards and and it will take you longer to get promoted.

If you miss a day, in addition to call your assigned staff to let them know you will be absent, you must also turn in a note to Mrs. North to put in your file stating why you are missing or missed training.

Why Report Absences?

Leave of Absence

If you know you will be absent for a extended periiod of time, you will be required to turn in a note before hand, stating how long you exect to be gone for, if you have any question. Please see Mrs. North

This is for the benefit of you Young Marines. If we have excused absences on file, it will not keep you Young Marines from getting promoted in most cases

Hair Cuts

We will be doing haircut for Young Marines on  the 3 week of each month. There will a cost of $5.00 for this hair cut.
Each Young Marines should come to drill night or events with good grooming and personal appearance standands as in your Young Marines guidebook points out.

If you still need to fill out a permission slip. Please see Mrs. North for  form.

Young Marines must be signed off on all Enabling Objectives listed in the Table of Promotions for that rank. Additional restrictions may apply and can be found in the same table under "Required Schools and Other Qualifications". Young Marines must still pass the National Promotion Exam at certain points.