Preparing for a Board

• Before entering an office, Young Marines will knock loudly three times and stand at attention in the doorway. 
• When ordered to enter, enter the office and take the most direct route to the adult present. 
• Focus your position and attention on the adult present. 
• If uncovered: remain in the position of Attention and report by saying, “Young Marine (Rank and Last Name), reporting as ordered, sir/ma’am.” 
• If covered: remain in the position of Attention, salute, and report by saying, “Young Marine (Rank and Last Name), reporting as ordered, sir/ma’am.” DO NOT cut the salute until the senior board member cuts his/her salute.

SALUTE 

"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

CUT SALUTE

"From this day forward, I sincerely promise, I will set an example for all other youth to follow and I shall never do anything that would bring disgrace or dishonor upon my God, my Country and its flag, my parents, myself or the Young Marines. These I will honor and respect in a manner that will reflect credit upon them and myself. Semper Fidelis."

1. Obey my parents and all others in charge of me whether young or old.
2. Keep myself neat at all times without other people telling me to.
3. Keep myself clean in mind by attending the church of my faith.
4. Keep my mind alert to learn in school, at home, or at play.
5. Remember having self-discipline will enable me to control my body and mind in case of an emergency.

These answers should be at least 5 sentences long, with detail. They should not be answered with just a couple of words.

1. What is the most important thing you have learned in the  Young Marines program; at the rank you currently hold?  
2. What advice would you give newly joined Recruits to help them succeed in the Young Marines program?  
3. What does it mean to you to get promoted, how does it make you feel, and what are the expectations you have for yourself in this new rank? 
4. What is the reason you continue to remain in the Young Marines Program and why do you continue to push yourself for promotions? 
5. Who in the program or in your personal life has been the greatest influence on you and why?  
6. What is one way you feel we can make DDR, Drill, or outside events more enjoyable for the Young Marines?  

• Do not leave the office until given the command “Dismissed.” 
• When given the command “Dismissed,” respond to the adult by saying “aye, aye, sir/ma’am.” 
• Take one step back, do an about face, and take the most direct route out of the office