Ranks of the Young Marines
In the Young Marines ranks are earned. Young Marines are divided into four groups based on the Young Marine rank they hold:To earn a new rank a Young Marine must complete defined objectives. They may also be required to earn certain ribbons and/or attend certain courses or programs. When addressing Young Marines by their rank the words “Young Marine” precede the rank. When writing the Young Marine rank, the rank can be written in full, such as “Young Marine Sergeant” or shortened , such as “YM/SGT.”
Basic Young Marine Ranks
The Basic Young Marines ranks are Private, Private First Class and Lance Corporal
Required Skills and Goals for Basic Young Marine Ranks
YM Private
YM Private First Class
YM Lance Corporal
Check Off Sheets for Basic Rank Study and Promotion
YM Private
YM Private First Class
YM Lance Corporal
Junior Young Marine Ranks
The Junior Young Marine Ranks are Corporal and Sergeant
Required Skills and Goals for Junior Young Marine Ranks
YM Corporal
YM Sergeant
Check Off Sheet for Junior Rank Study and Promotion
YM Corporal
YM Sergeant
Senior Young Marine Ranks
The Senior Young Marine Ranks are Staff Sergeant and Gunnery Sergeant
YM Staff Sergeant
YM Gunnery Sergeant
Required Skills and Goals for Senior Young Marine Ranks
Advance Young Marine Ranks
The Advanced Young Marine Ranks are Master Sergeant, Master Gunnery Sergeant, First Sergeant and Sergeant Major. The ranks of First Sergeant and Sergeant Major are billets and apply when a Young Marine is fulfilling a particular billet.
YM Master Sergeant
YM Master Gunnery Sergeant
Billeted Ranks
YM First Sergeant
YM Sergeant Major
Learn about Skills and Goals for Advanced Young Marine Ranks
Guide Books
Guide Book – Basic
Guide Book – Junior
Guide Book – Senior
Guide Book – Advanced
