Common Skills Common Skills for Young Marine Recruits CS 01 - ORIGINS OF THE YOUNG MARINES The Young Marine Recruit must know: When and where the Young Marines organization began.  The date the official charter was issued to the Young Marines.  The date membership was extended to female Young Marines.  The date the organization went international.  The organizational table from the Unit Commander to the National Executive Director.  That the Marine Corps recognize the Young Marines as their focal organization for the contribution to Drug demand Reduction. CS 02-– OBLIGATIONS AND PATRIOTIC VERSUS The Young Marine Recruit must recite from memory the:  Young Marine Obligation  Young Marine Creed  Pledge of Allegiance  First verse of the National Anthem  First verse of the Young Marine Hymn CS 03 - MARINE CORPS HISTORY AND TRADITIONS The Young Marine Recruit must know:  The three parts of the Marine Corps Emblem and what they stand for.  What Semper Fidelis means.  What the term Leatherneck means. The history of the Mameluke sword.  The birth date and location of the Marine Corps.  Who the "Grand Old Man" of the Marine Corps is.  What the term Teufel Hunde means and where it originates.  Who Major Alfred A Cunningham is and what he contributed to the Marine Corps.  Where Mount Suribachi is and its significance to the Marine Corps.  Who the first enlisted Woman Marine is.  Who the first Commandant of the Marine Corps is. CS 04 - CUSTOMS AND COURTESY The Young Marine Recruit must know:  How to properly perform the Hand Salute  When and when not to salute.  How to properly address other Young Marines.  How to properly address all adults.  What to do when the National anthem is played. What the National Ensign is and what the three sizes are.  The date of Flag Day. 8) Who wrote the Star-Spangled-Banner.  The only two flags that can be flown above the American Flag.  What the Congressional Act of 1954 is. CS 05 - UNIFORM AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE The Young Marine Recruit must know:  How to wear the Young Marine breast pocket patch.  Where the nametape is worn on the shirt and trousers.  How ribbons are worn on the uniform.  (MALES) How Young Marine males wear their hair.  (FEMALES) How Young Marine females wear their hair.  What jewelry is permitted in uniform.  Where to mark T-shirts  Where to mark covers.  Where to mark boots. CS 06 - RANK, RATINGS AND INSIGNIA The Young Marine Recruit must know:  All Young Marine ranks and describe what each looks like.  What the one enlisted rank in the Marine Corps that the Young Marines do not have and explain what it looks like.  All Marine Corps Officer rank and describe what each looks like. CS 07 - TABLE OF ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Young Marine Recruit must describe:  What a Squad is.  What a Platoon is.  How many Platoons make up a Company.  Who the Unit Commander is.  Who the Unit Executive Officer is.  The duties of the Sergeant of the Guard.  The duties of the Corporal of the Guard.  What a Supernumerary is. CS 08 - MILITARY TERMS AND JARGON The Young Marine Recruit must know:  What "as you were" means.  What a "bulkhead" is.  What "carry on" means.  What a "deck" is.  What"Esprit de Corps" means.  What "Field Day" means.  What "Gung Ho" means.  What a"hatch" is.  What a "head" is.  What a "ladder" is.  What an "Overhead" is.  What "Pogey Bait" is. What "Police" is.  What "Port" means.  What "Secure" is.  What "Starboard" means.  What "Topside" means. CS 09 - PERSONAL HYGIENE The Young Marine Recruit must know:  How often they must change their underwear.  How often to brush their teeth.  What to do if a toothbrush is not available.  Two items not to share to prevent the spread of germs.  How long to boil water for drinking. How to remove a tick from the body.  Two characteristics to look for when choosing a campsite. CS 10 - CLOSE ORDER DRILL The Young Marine Recruit must know:  What one purpose of drill is.  What a preparatory command is.  What a command of execution is.  How to perform all individual movements (without arms).  How to perform all movements within a Squad (without arms).