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Awards Manual
Young Marines Awards Manual
Young Marines Awards Manual1. Purpose. The purpose of this manual is to provide information and guidance regarding the awarding of Young Marines’ ribbons and awards.
2. Cancellation. This manual cancels all other awards manuals and ribbon charts currently available on the web site. This version is subordinate to that published at http://youngmarines.com and for reference purposes only.
3. Promulgation. This manual contains information relating to the appropriate procedure for recommending ribbons and awards.
4. Omitted this item has been intentionally omitted from the original.
5. Any questions regarding the contents of this manual or recommendations for change should be forwarded to the Young Marine National Headquarters, attention: Training and Education.
BASIC RIBBON (BCR) # 3302
BASIC RIBBON (BCR)     # 3302
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who successfully completed recruit
    training as prescribe in the Recruit Training SOP in the Training
    Officers Manual.
  2. Criteria: 1. The Young Marine must:
    a. Graduate from Recruit Training in the time prescribed by the
    unit commander.
    b. Master 70 percent of the Young Marine Recruit Common Skills
    Task List.
    c. Perform and complete the Young Marine Physical Fitness and
    Health Fitness Test.
    d. Meet the minimum required attendance of not more than 3
    excuse absences during Young Marine Recruit training.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

ORGANIZED UNIT TRIP RIBBON # 3605
ORGANIZED UNIT TRIP RIBBON     # 3605
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine for participating in two unit activities
    involving an overnight stay.
  2. Criteria: 1. The Young Marine must demonstrate maturity and conduct expected
    of Young Marines away from home and under the direct supervision
    of adult and Young Marine leaders.
    2. The activity must:
    a. Involve a minimum of two days and one night
    b. Be considered an overnight encampment, field trip, or other
    Young Marine activity that involves travel with the unit away
    from:
    i) The home of any Young Marine or registered adult.
    ii) The normal drill site.
    iii) Local community.
    3. Some recommended activities are:
    a. A trip aboard a military installation that is not the normal drill
    site or Naval vessel for training.
    b. Unit or higher encampments.
    c. Field Trip to the state and/or nation’s capitol, if it meets criteria
    2.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

BATTALION ENCAMPMENT RIBBON # 4034
BATTALION ENCAMPMENT RIBBON     # 4034
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who attends a battalion encampment.
  2. Criteria:
    1. The Young Marine must:
    a. Demonstrate maturity and conduct expected of Young Marines
    away from home and under the direct supervision of adult and
    Young Marine leaders.
    b. Have earned the Organized Unit Trip Ribbon prior to attending
    the encampment.
    c. Participate in 80 percent of the activities offered at the
    encampment.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

REGIMENTAL ENCAMPMENT RIBBON # 4020
REGIMENTAL ENCAMPMENT RIBBON     # 4020
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who attends a regimental encampment.
  2. Criteria:
    1. The Young Marine must:
    a. Demonstrate maturity and conduct expected of Young Marines
    away from home and under the direct supervision of adult and
    Young Marine leaders.
    b. Have earned the Organized Unit Trip Ribbon prior to attending
    the encampment.
    c. Participate in 80 percent of the activities offered at the
    encampment.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

DIVISION ENCAMPMENT RIBBON # 4006
DIVISION ENCAMPMENT RIBBON     # 4006
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who attends a division encampment.
  2. Criteria:
    1. The Young Marine must:
    a. Demonstrate maturity and conduct expected of Young Marines
    away from home and under the direct supervision of adult and
    Young Marine leaders.
    b. Have earned the Organized Unit Trip Ribbon prior to attending
    the encampment.
    c. Participate in 80 percent of the activities offered at the
    encampment.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT RIBBON # 3671
NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT RIBBON     # 3671
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who participates in a National
    Encampment. National Encampments will be hosted by two divisions
    each year.
  2. Criteria:
    1. The Young Marine must:
    a. Demonstrate maturity and conduct expected of Young Marines
    away from home and under the direct supervision of adult and
    Young Marine leaders.
    b. Have earned the Organized Unit Trip Ribbon prior to attending
    the encampment.
    2. Participate in 80 percent of the activities offered at the encampment.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

DRILL TEAM RIBBON # 3213
DRILL TEAM RIBBON     # 3213
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who has participated as a member of the
    unit drill team.
  2. Criteria:
    The Drill Team member must have:
    1. Served for a period of one year.
    2. Participated in one public function.
    3. Performed their duties in a satisfactory manner.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

MARKSMANSHIP SAFETY RIBBON # 3005
MARKSMANSHIP SAFETY RIBBON     # 3005
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who successfully completes the course of
    instruction outlined in the Marksmanship Standard Operating Procedures
    (SOP) Part I and instructed by a qualified marksmanship instructor.
  2. Criteria:
    1. The Young Marine must receive instruction in and successfully meet the
    criteria established by the qualified marksmanship instructor in the
    following Core Course of Study:
    a. Firearms Safety
    b. Smart and Safe Handing of Firearms
    c. Rifle parts and components
    d. Dry firing (Grass week)
    e. Live firing (Range day)
    f. Home Firearm Safety
    2. Marksmanship is defined as the demonstrated ability to hit a mark with a
    projectile. For the purpose of this award the Young Marine will
    demonstrate his/her proficiency in hitting a target with one or more of the
    following:
    a. Small-bore
    b. Air rifle
    c. Firearms training simulator (FATS)
    d. Bow and arrow
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

COMMUNICATIONS RIBBON # 3713
COMMUNICATIONS RIBBON     # 3713
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who demonstrates knowledge and skills in
    one or more areas in the communications field listed below.
  2. Criteria:
    1. Standard Radio-Telephone Procedures.
    a. Attend a basic radio-telephone class that includes receiving, copying and
    sending radio-telephone transmissions over unsecured line or radio net
    using the phonetic alphabet and proper radio methods used by the U.S.
    Marines.
    b. Pass a written, oral and practical examination as prescribed by the unit
    commander.
    2. Written Media Publications (Newspaper, Magazines, and Newsletters).
    a. Must have an article published in any commercial or non-commercial
    newspaper, magazine, or newsletter with a reader-base of 50 or more
    subscribers or members.
    b. The article must be at least 200 words in length and related to any Young
    Marine, school, church, or community activity that the Young Marine
    took part. .
    c. Unit Commanders will place copies of published articles in the Young
    Marine’s YMRB.
    3. Radio and Television.
    a. Participate in an internship program or program with a local radio or
    television station for a period of one year
    b. Through a written paper of 200 to 300 words describe a basic
    understanding of radio/television planning, production, and service to the
    community.
    4. Computer (Web design). Not required to be placed on the Internet.
    a. Using standard web software design, build and support a website that
    provides unit information to other Young Marines as well as the general
    public about the National Young Marines program and their unit.
    b. Provide a demonstration on the web page and present a 200-300 word
    essay on the project including problems, resolutions, pitfalls, and
    successes.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

MAP & COMPASS RIBBON # 7137
MAP & COMPASS RIBBON     # 7137
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who demonstrates knowledge on the
    proper use of the map and compass as described in the Young Marines
    Guide.
  2. Criteria:
    1. The Young Marine must:
    a. Be a Junior Young Marine (YM/CPL or YM/SGT)
    b. Successfully perform and complete all of the Enabling
    Objectives listed in the Performance Objective Review in the
    Junior Young Marines Guide, Performance Objective 4.
    c. Use an applicable map and compass on a land navigation course.
    d. Use the map and compass to:
    i) Navigate to 5 locations using four legs on the map.
    ii) Plot the 5 points on a map and plan your legs from Point 1 to
    each point in sequence to Point 5.
    iii) Successfully navigate to three of the 5 points on the map.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

LAND NAVIGATION RIBBON # 7130
LAND NAVIGATION RIBBON     # 7130
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who demonstrates knowledge on the
    proper use of the map and compass and skill in land navigation as
    described in the Young Marines Guide.
  2. Criteria:
    1. The Young Marine must:
    a. Have earned the Map & Compass Ribbon.
    b. Be a Senior Young Marine (YM/SSGT or YM/GYSGT)
    c. Successfully perform and complete all of the Enabling
    Objectives listed in the Performance Objective Review in the
    Senior Young Marines Guide, Performance Objective 4.
    d. Use a compass and applicable map on a land navigation course
    located in a wilderness area where there are appreciable terrain
    features and the shortest legs are not less than 50 meters.
    e. Use the map and compass to:
    i) Navigate to 5 locations using four legs on the map.
    ii) Plot the 5 points on a map and plan your legs from Point 1 to
    each point in sequence to Point 5.
    iii) Successfully navigate to five of the 5 points on the map.
    f. Participate in an orienteering competition:
    i) As an individual, successfully complete the orientation
    course.
    ii) As a team member, assist the team leader in successfully
    completing the orientation course.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

ORIENTEERING RIBBON # 3119
ORIENTEERING RIBBON     # 3119
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who leads a team through an orienteering
    course and completes an individual orienteering competition.
  2. Criteria:
    1. Young Marine must have earned the Land Navigation Ribbon.
    2. Participate in an orienteering competition:
    a. As an individual, successfully complete the orientation course.
    i) Meet the established time requirement
    ii) Find 90 percent of the assigned markers
    b. As a team, lead the team successfully in completing the
    orientation course.
    i) Complete the course with the whole team
    ii) Meet the established time requirement
    iii) Find all of the assigned markers
    3. The Young Marine must accomplish both 2.a. and 2.b., above.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

QUALIFIED FIELD RIBBON # 1544
QUALIFIED FIELD RIBBON     # 1544
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who successfully performs and
    demonstrates skills in selected field craft.
  2. Criteria: 1. The Young Marine must:
    a. Be a Basic Young Marine (YM/PVT, YM/PFC or YM/LCPL)
    b. Successfully perform and complete all of the Enabling
    Objectives listed in the Performance Objective Review in the
    Basic Young Marines Guide, Performance Objective 3.
    c. Demonstrate or perform the skills during the course of one or
    more encampments.
    2. Safety Warning:
    a. Many of the skills to be demonstrated or performed require
    practice and close supervision of the instructor.
    b. The “talk, show, and do” method of instruction should be used
    whenever possible.
    c. Each skill must be demonstrated or performed with safety in
    mind and should be stressed to the Young Marine continuously.
    d. Please check local ordinances regarding campfires and waste
    disposal.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

ADVANCED FIELDCRAFT RIBBON # 3025
ADVANCED FIELDCRAFT RIBBON     # 3025
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who successfully completes and performs
    the requirements in Performance Objective 3 of the Junior Young
    Marine Guide.
  2. Criteria:
    1. The Young Marine must:
    a. Be a Junior Young Marine (YM/CPL or YM/SGT)
    b. Successfully perform and complete all of the Enabling
    Objectives listed in the Performance Objective Review in the
    Junior Young Marines Guide, Performance Objective 3.
    c. Demonstrate or perform the skills during the course of one or
    more encampments.
    2. Safety Warning:
    a. Many of the skills to be demonstrated or performed require
    practice and close supervision of the instructor.
    b. The “talk, show, and do” method of instruction should be used
    whenever possible.
    c. Each skill must be demonstrated or performed with safety in
    mind and should be stressed to the Young Marine continuously.
    3. Please check local ordinances regarding campfires and waste
    disposal.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

SCUBA RIBBON # 3221
SCUBA RIBBON     # 3221
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who has received certification by a national
    or international certifying organization.
  2. Criteria:
    1. The Young Marine must have successfully completed and met the
    certification requirements of one of the following certifying
    organizations:
    a. Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)
    b. National Association of Underwater Instructions (NAUI)
    c. Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA)
    d. National Association of Skin Divers School (NASDS)
    2. They must possess a certification card offered by the organization
    listed above.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

SEAMANSHIP RIBBON # 3108
SEAMANSHIP RIBBON     # 3108
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who completes a boating course as
    prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Power Squadron of
    America or similar organizations offering courses in boating safety or
    small boat handling.
  2. Criteria:
    1. The Young Marine must:
    a. Attend and successfully complete a boating course prescribed by
    the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Power Squadron of America or
    similar organizations offering courses in boating safety or small
    boat handling.
    b. Possess a certification card denoting completing a boating course
    prescribed by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Power Squadron
    of America or similar organizations offering courses in boating
    safety or small boat handling.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

MUSICIAN RIBBON # 3502
MUSICIAN RIBBON     # 3502
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who participates in a music program and
    demonstrates outstanding achievements in the music field.
  2. Criteria: 1. The Young Marine must be involved in a music program. The
    program may be:
    a. Organized such as a school or church band, choir, theater group
    b. Less organized pick-up bands or choirs, or musical groups, etc.
    c. Individual training programs such as music lessons in
    instrument, voice, writing, and etc.
    2. To demonstrate outstanding achievement, the Young Marine must
    participate as an individual or member of a group:
    a. Concert
    b. Recital
    c. Competition
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

SPORTSMANSHIP RIBBON # 3202
SPORTSMANSHIP RIBBON     # 3202
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who actively participates in any recognized
    and organized sport, individual or team and displays outstanding
    sportsmanship qualities.
  2. Criteria:
    1. Written verification from their coach.
    2. In cases where the Young Marine is a relative of the coach(es),
    written verification must come from an assistant coach or other
    qualified individual who is not related to the Young Marine.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

SWIMMING RIBBON # 4041
SWIMMING RIBBON     # 4041
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who meets the swim qualification
    requirements.
  2. Criteria:
    1. There are three classes of qualification—Class I (Intermediate),
    Class II (Basic), and Class III (Beginner) swimmer. Annual requalification
    is left to the discretion of the unit commander based on
    available resources.
    2. During the swim test,
    a. The Class III beginner swimmer must:
    i) Fully submerge face and body.
    ii) Demonstrate buoyancy.
    iii) Demonstrate basic breathing control.
    iv) Float by using the flutter kick on front and back for 1 minute.
    b. The Class II basic swimmer must:
    i) Meet the Class III criteria.
    ii) Swim 25 yards using the crawl stroke.
    iii) Swim 25 yards using the elementary backstroke.
    c. The Class I intermediate swimmer must:
    i) Swim 25 yards using the crawl stroke.
    ii) Swim 25 yards using the elementary backstroke.
    iii) Swim 25 yards using the sidestroke.
    iv) Swim 25 yards using the breaststroke.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

FIRE PREVENTION & PROTECTION RIBBON # 5129
FIRE PREVENTION & PROTECTION RIBBON     # 5129
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who has completed, under the instruction
    of a qualified Fire Safety Instructor/Professional Firefighter, a Basic Fire
    Safety course.
  2. Criteria:
    The Basic Fire Safety course must include, but is not limited to:
    1. Proper care and maintenance of home smoke detectors.
    2. Develop an E.D.I.T.H. (Exit Drills in the Home) diagram of their
    residence.
    3. Complete a basic fire extinguisher usage and application session.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

BASIC FIRST AID RIBBON # 4047
BASIC FIRST AID RIBBON     # 4047
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who completes a course of instruction in
    Basic Aid or Basic First Aid Training.
  2. Criteria:
    1. The Young Marine must have:
    a. Successfully completed a course of instruction given in Basic
    Aid Training (BAT), Basic First Aid, or Standard First Aid
    prescribed by, but not limited to the following:
    1) The American Red Cross
    2) Local Hospital, Heath Center, or Community College
    training program.
    3) Local Police, Fire Department or Emergency Services, etc.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

HEALTH FITNESS RIBBON # 3648
HEALTH FITNESS RIBBON     # 3648
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who meets the Young Marine Health
    Fitness Standard.
  2. Criteria:
    1. The Young Marine must:
    a. Complete the Young Marine Health Fitness Test with an overall
    score of 250 or higher for YM/CPL and above. 200 for YM
    recruits through YM/LCPL.
    b. Meet the applicable score during each health fitness test to retain
    the applicable ribbon.
    c. Body mass does not need to fall within the Body Mass Index
    (BMI) range. All BMI’s are scored 100 points.
    2. The Young Marine who scores:
    a. 300 to 399 is authorized to wear the Health Fitness Ribbon with
    the Roman numeral “II” centered on the ribbon.
    b. 400 to 499 is authorized to wear the Health Fitness Ribbon with
    the Roman number “I” centered on the ribbon.
    c. 475 to 499 should be awarded an Unit Achievement Certificate
    denoting the Young Marines accomplishment
    d. 500 shall be awarded the Perfect Health Fitness Ribbon. All such
    scores shall be reported to National Headquarters for recognition
    in the Esprit Magazine.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

PHYSICAL FITNESS RIBBON # 3603
PHYSICAL FITNESS RIBBON     # 3603
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who meets the Young Marine Physical
    Fitness Standard.
  2. Criteria:
    1. The Young Marine must:
    a. Complete the Young Marine Physical Fitness Test with an
    overall score of 250 or higher for YM/CPL and above. 200 for
    YM recruits through YM/LCPL.
    b. Meet the applicable score during each physical fitness test to
    retain the applicable ribbon.
    2. The Young Marine who scores:
    a. 300to 399 is authorized to wear the Physical Fitness Ribbon with
    the Roman numeral “II” centered on the ribbon.
    b. 400 to 500 is authorized to wear the Physical Fitness Ribbon
    with the Roman number “I” centered on the ribbon.
    c. 475 to 499 should be awarded an Unit Achievement Certificate
    denoting the Young Marines accomplishment
    d. 500 shall be awarded the Perfect Physical Fitness Ribbon. All
    such scores shall be reported to National Headquarters for
    recognition in the Esprit Magazine.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

ADVANCED FIRST AID RIBBON # 3607
ADVANCED FIRST AID RIBBON     # 3607
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who has completed additional first aid
    above that required to earn the Basic First Aid Ribbon and successfully
    completed the Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course.
  2. Criteria:
    1. The Young Marine must have:
    a. Earned the Basic First Aid Ribbon.
    b. Completed a community First Aid course prescribed by a
    qualified governing body, such as but not limited to:
    i) The American Red Cross
    ii) Local Hospital, Health Center, or Community College
    Training Program
    iii) Local Police, Fire Department or Emergency Services, etc.
    c. Completed a Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course
    prescribed by a qualified governing body, such as but not limited
    to:
    i) The American Red Cross
    ii) The American Heart Association
    iii) Local Hospital, Heath Center, Community College Training
    Program
    CPR certification must be valid and up-to-date.
    2. Upon earning the Advanced First Aid Ribbon, the Young Marine
    earns the CPR Ribbon.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

CARDIO-PULMONARY RESUSITATION RIBBON # 1346
CARDIO-PULMONARY RESUSITATION RIBBON    # 1346
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who has a current CPR certification.
  2. Criteria:
    1. The Young Marine must:
    a. Have earned the Basic First Aid Ribbon
    b. Complete a Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course.
    2. The course must be prescribed by a qualified governing body, such
    as but not limited to the following:
    a. The American Red Cross
    b. The American Heart Association
    c. Local Hospital Training Program
    d. Local Police, Fire Department, or Emergency Medical
    Service, etc.
    3. Possess a valid and up-to-date CPR Certification Card.
    4. CPR certification requires re-qualification. The Young Marine must
    re-qualify as required by the governing body of the certification to
    retain the ribbon.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

COMMUNITY SERVICE RIBBON # 3674
COMMUNITY SERVICE RIBBON     # 3674
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who performs a service that benefits their
    community, veteran’s organization, military unit, service organization,
    i.e. the Red Cross, Salvation Army, etc., youth group, or school.
  2. Criteria:
    1. Over a period of twelve consecutive months:
    a. Accumulate not less than 50 community service hours. An
    official of the recipient organization(s) must certify the
    community service hours.
    b. The hours may accumulate by service to one, or a combination
    of organizations. The Young is responsible for obtaining and
    retaining, community service hour certifications until the
    required hours are accumulated.
    c. A certification may be a simple letter by an official of the
    recipient organization written on the organization’s letterhead
    paper. The original letters filed in the Young Marine’s YMRB
    after the hours are entered in the Young Marines Database
    System.
    2. Community service hours are documented in the Young Marine’s
    Basic Young Marines Guide in Performance Objective 8
    Citizenship, E.O. 5 and verified as part of the Performance Objective
    Review by Authorized Evaluator.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

JUNIOR LEADERSHIP RIBBON # 3674
JUNIOR LEADERSHIP RIBBON     # 3674
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who successfully completes the Junior
    Leadership School.
  2. Criteria:
    1. Young Marine must successfully complete all aspects of the Junior
    Leadership School curriculum. Most importantly they must:
    a. Pass the Physical Fitness Test and Health Fitness Test.
    b. Demonstrate the ability to drill a Young Marine squad.
    c. Carry out assigned leadership duties in a satisfactory
    manner.
    d. Serve as a positive student leader and team member to
    peers and senior leaders.
    e. Meet all performance and conduct standards established
    by the school director.
    2. Completed the one-week Junior Leadership School.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Battalion Commander

SENIOR LEADERSHIP RIBBON # 4025
SENIOR LEADERSHIP RIBBON     # 4025
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who successfully completes the Senior
    Leadership School.
  2. Criteria:
    1. Young Marine must successfully complete all aspects of the Senior
    Leadership School curriculum. Most importantly they must have:
    a. Passed the Physical Fitness Test and Health Fitness Test.
    b. Demonstrated the ability to drill a Young Marine platoon.
    c. Demonstrated the ability to instruct using the techniques of
    military instruction.
    d. Carried out assigned leadership positions in a satisfactory
    manner.
    e. Served as a positive student leader and team member to peers
    and senior leaders.
    f. Met all performance and conduct standards established by the
    school director.
    2. Completed the one-week Senior Leadership School.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Regimental Commander

ADVANCED LEADERSHIP RIBBON #3307
ADVANCED LEADERSHIP RIBBON     #3307
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who successfully completes the Young
    Marine National Advanced Leadership School.
  2. Criteria:
    1. Young Marine must successfully complete all aspects of the
    National Advanced Leadership School curriculum. Most
    importantly they must have:
    a. Passed the Physical Fitness Test and Health Fitness Test.
    b. Demonstrated the ability to drill a Young Marine platoon.
    c. Demonstrated the ability to instruct using the techniques of
    military instruction.
    d. Carried out assigned duties in satisfactory manner.
    e. Served as a positive leader and role model to junior leaders.
    f. Met all performance and conduct standards established by the
    school director.
    2. Completed the two-week Advanced Leadership School.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    National Executive Director

SENATOR J.H. CHAFFEE CONSERVATION RIBBON # 3616
SENATOR J.H. CHAFFEE CONSERVATION RIBBON     # 3616
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who exhibits a strong interest in
    conservation through personal research and observation, oral and written
    communication, and daily practice.
  2. Criteria: 1. Over the a period of six consecutive months:
    a. Construct and maintain a birdfeeder for at least three months,
    including one winter month. The birdfeeder must be placed in a
    safe location away from predatory animals. The Young Marine
    must identify no less than 6 species of birds using the feeder
    during the same three-month period.
    b. Prepare a composition on 6 wild animals common to your state.
    Provide common and scientific names, a short description of the
    animal, their eating habits, their habitat, and draw a picture of
    their track.
    c. List poisonous snakes found in your state and provide a short
    description of each snake. List 6 non-poisonous snakes and
    describe how each contributes to the balance of nature.
    d. Collect and identify 10 different tree leaves. Press the leaves,
    attach each leaf to paper, and write the name of the leaf on the
    paper.
    e. Plant a seed garden, indoor or outdoor, and accurately record the
    growth of the plant once a week until it matures. Be sure to
    include the date planted and the first sign of growth.
    f. Collect 10 rocks found in your state. Identify and describe each.
    g. List 10 fish found in your state. Identify and describe each.
    h. Prepare a written composition of not less than 200 words, on a
    national or state park of the Young Marines choice found in their
    state giving date established, location, and significant landmarks.
    Explain how the park contributes to conservation.
    2. All activities listed in paragraph 1 must be submitted to and
    approved by the unit commander.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION RIBBON # 4209
DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION RIBBON     # 4209
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who successfully executes the Enabling
    Objectives and Performance Requirements listed in the Performance
    Qualification Review for Performance Objective 5 Drug Prevention and
    Resistance in the Basic, Junior and Senior guidebooks and Performance
    Objective 6 Drug Prevention and Education in the Advanced guidebook.
    There are four levels for this award:
    Level 1 for the Basic Young Marines,
    Level 2 for the Junior Young Marines,
    Level 3 for the Senior Young Marines,
    Level 4 for the Advanced Young Marines.
  2. Criteria:
    1. The Young Marine must complete the following for each level.
    a. Level 1. Complete the Basic Young Marine Guide, Performance
    Objective 5 by successfully completing and/or performing all the
    tasks for each Enabling Objective listed in the Performance
    Objective Review.
    b. Level 2. Complete the Junior Young Marine Guide, Performance
    Objective 5 by successfully completing and/or performing all the
    tasks for each Enabling Objective listed in the Performance
    Objective Review.
    c. Level 3. Complete the Senior Young Marine Guide, Performance
    Objective 5 by successfully completing and/or performing all the
    tasks for each Enabling Objective listed in the Performance
    Objective Review.
    d. Level 4. Complete the Advanced Young Marine Guide,
    Performance Objective 6 by successfully completing and/or
    performing all the tasks for each Enabling Objective listed in the
    Performance Objective Review.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

OUTSTANDING SALESMAN RIBBON # 5009
OUTSTANDING SALESMAN RIBBON     # 5009
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who participates in a fundraising event and
    who achieves the unit’s individual fundraising goal. Also awarded in
    recognition of a similar act for other non-profit organizations that a
    Young Marine is a member, such as church or school groups.
  2. Criteria:
    For a Young Marines fundraising event, the Young Marines must:
    1. Meet the unit goal for individual sales.
    2. All monies and unsold product must be returned to the unit by
    the fundraising closing date.
    3. Have made the effort in making sales for the fundraiser.
    Assistance by family members should be minimal.
    For fundraisers with other non-profit organizations, the Young Marine
    must:
    1. Demonstrate outstanding salesmanship ability by placing first in
    any fundraising event.
    2. Obtain a certification of this achievement with other
    organizations must be verified in writing from the person in
    charge of the event to the unit commander. The certification
    letter is filed in the Young Marine’s YMRB.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

OUTSTANDING RECRUITER # 4054
OUTSTANDING RECRUITER     # 4054
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who through personal example and
    enthusiasm actively recruits new youth members into unit.
  2. Criteria:
    1. The Young Marine must recruit five youth into the Young
    Marines Program.
    2. Three of the 5 youth must graduate boot camp.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

VETERANS APPRECIATION RIBBON # 5501
VETERANS APPRECIATION RIBBON     # 5501
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who has participated in their unit’s
    activities that coincide with the National Young Marines Veterans
    Appreciation week held annually in November; or has completed a
    minimum of 3 interviews through the Library of Congress Veterans
    History Project.
  2. Criteria:
    1. The unit must submit a formal after action report to the National
    Headquarters Public Affairs Officer on or before the established
    deadline for the Veteran’s Appreciation Week reporting: Nov.
    11-Dec 1st annually. This report is filed online at:
    www.youngmarines.com/vetsweek
    2. The Library of Congress Veterans History Project reports must
    be submitted directly to the National Headquarters Training
    Department via mail for consideration of the ribbon. A minimum
    of 3 reports must be filed in order for a Young Marine to be
    eligible to receive the ribbon.
    3. The unit must receive official recognition for their participation
    in Veteran’s Appreciation Week by the National Headquarters.
    4. The Young Marine must have actively participated in 80 percent
    of the unit’s scheduled Veteran’s Appreciation Week activities.
    5. Veterans Appreciation ribbons are a controlled item only
    issued through Young Marines National Headquarters based
    on meeting the above criteria and are free of charge to the
    units/members that meet the criteria.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

UNIT CHAPLAIN RIBBON # 3665
UNIT CHAPLAIN RIBBON     # 3665
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine for service as a Unit Chaplain for a period
    of one year.
  2. Criteria:
    1. The Young Marine must have:
    a. Attended all meetings, conferences, encampments and other
    functions as deemed necessary by the unit commander.
    b. Conducted the Invocation and Benediction for at least three (3)
    ceremonies for the unit.
    c. Served as a spiritual inspiration to other Young Marines and
    adult staff.
    d. Be actively involved in their home church or spiritual group for
    this one year period.
    2. Subsequent awards may be earned for each year the Young Marine
    serves as the Unit Chaplain.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

COLOR GUARD RIBBON # 4209
COLOR GUARD RIBBON     # 4209
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who has participated in the Unit Color
    Guard.
  2. Criteria:
    The Color Guard member must have:
    1. Served for a period of one year or participated in five public
    functions.
    2. Performed his or her duties in a satisfactory manner.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

YOUNG MARINE STAFF RIBBON # 3420
YOUNG MARINE STAFF RIBBON     # 3420
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who performs on the Young Marine Staff
    at a multi – unit activity or higher.
  2. Criteria:
    The Young Marines must have:
    1. Served on the Young Marine Staff for not less than four days.
    2. Performed their duties in a satisfactory manner.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

BATTALION STAFF RIBBON # 5304
BATTALION STAFF RIBBON     # 5304
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine for satisfactory service as a member of the
    Battalion Young Marine Staff.
  2. Criteria:
    The Young Marine must:
    1. Have earned the Young Marine Staff Ribbon (3420), prior to serving
    on the Battalion Staff.
    2. Have attended all functions and performed such duties as directed by
    the Battalion Commander or those acting on his or her behalf at a
    division sponsored activity or encampment.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Battalion Commander

REGIMENTAL STAFF RIBBON # 3676
REGIMENTAL STAFF RIBBON     # 3676
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine for satisfactory service as a member of the
    Regimental Young Marine Staff.
  2. Criteria:
    The Young Marine must:
    1. Be a graduate of the Junior Leadership School or equivalent
    leadership school.
    2. Have earned the Young Marine Staff Ribbon (3420), prior to serving
    on the Regimental Staff.
    3. Have attended all functions and performed such duties as directed by
    the Regimental Commander or those acting on his or her behalf at a
    division sponsored activity or encampment.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Regimental Commander

DIVISION STAFF RIBBON # 3600
DIVISION STAFF RIBBON     # 3600
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine for satisfactory service as a member of the
    Division Young Marine Staff.
  2. Criteria:
    The Young Marine must:
    1. Be a graduate of the Senior Leadership School or equivalent
    leadership school.
    2. Have earned the Young Marine Staff Ribbon (3420), prior to serving
    on the Division Staff.
    3. Have attended all functions and performed such duties as directed by
    the Division Commander or those acting on his or her behalf at a
    division sponsored activity or encampment.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Division Commander

NATIONAL STAFF RIBBON # 1533
NATIONAL STAFF RIBBON     # 1533
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine for satisfactory service as a member of the
    National Young Marine Staff.
  2. Criteria:
    The Young Marine must:
    1. Be a graduate of the Advance Leadership School.
    2. Have earned the Young Marine Staff Ribbon (3420), prior to serving
    on the National Staff.
    3. Have attended all functions and performed such duties as directed by
    the National Executive Director or those acting on his or her behalf
    at a nationally sponsored activity or encampment.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    National Executive Director

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE UNIT COMMENDATION RIBBON AWARD # 1502
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE UNIT COMMENDATION RIBBON AWARD     # 1502
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine unit, battalion, regiment, or division for
    outstanding performance of duty to the community over an extended
    period of time, or for any single act when the Unit has performed under great competition with other units or organizations.
  2. Criteria:
    1. This award is initiated at the request of the Marine Corps League to the National Executive Director.
    2. Unit commanders are encouraged to contact their regimental
    commanders and/or local detachment commandants and submit the
    necessary supporting documentation to merit this prestigious award.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Department Commandant of the Marine Corps
    League
    (Regimental Commanders on behalf of Department
    Commandants)

MERITORIOUS COMMENDATION RIBBON # 3681
MERITORIOUS COMMENDATION RIBBON     # 3681
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine unit that distinguishes itself meritoriously
    in deeds that render the unit outstanding compared to other units
    performing similar deeds, but not sufficient to justify the Division
    Commendation Ribbon.
  2. Criteria:
    1. Service should be comparable to that, which would merit the
    Personal Achievement Award to an individual.
    2. An award will not be made to a unit for deed of one or more of its
    component parts, unless such unit performed as a total team in a
    manner to justify the award.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Regimental Commander

DIVISION COMMENDATION RIBBON # 3682
DIVISION COMMENDATION RIBBON     # 3682
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine unit that distinguishes itself by outstanding
    deeds of service to its country, state, and city, but not sufficient to justify
    the National Commendation Ribbon.
  2. Criteria:
    1. Units must:
    a. Distinguish themselves by performing extreme meritorious
    service rendering the unit outstanding compared to other units
    performing similar service.
    b. Have performed service as a unit of a character comparable to
    that, which merits the award of a Meritorious Service Ribbon to
    an individual.
    c. An award will not be made to a unit for deed of one or more of
    its component parts, unless such unit performed as a total team in
    a manner to justify the award.
    2. This award may be presented for similar deeds to an individual
    church, religious group, nonprofit organizations, or
    3. Outstanding service or performance of duty to any branch of the
    United States Armed Forces.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Division Commander

NATIONAL COMMENDATION RIBBON # 3683
NATIONAL COMMENDATION RIBBON     # 3683
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine unit that distinguishes itself by outstanding
    deeds of service to its country, state, and city.
  2. Criteria:
    1) Units must:
    a) Distinguish themselves by performing extreme meritorious
    service rendering the unit outstanding compared to other units
    performing similar service.
    b) Have performed service as a unit of a character comparable to
    that, which merits the award of a Meritorious Service Ribbon to
    an individual.
    c) An award will not be made to a unit for deed of one or more of
    its component parts, unless such unit performed as a total team in
    a manner to justify the award.
    2) This award may be presented for similar deeds to an individual
    church, religious group, nonprofit organizations, or
    3) Outstanding service or performance of duty to any branch of the
    United States Armed Forces.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    National Executive Director

DISTINGUISHED UNIT CITATION # 3211
DISTINGUISHED UNIT CITATION     # 3211
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine unit for outstanding, distinguished service
    or performance of duty.
  2. Criteria:
    1. For outstanding service to:
    a. Country, State or municipality
    b. Deeds rendered to individuals or non-profit organizations in the
    service of individuals or communities in need.
    2. Units must clearly render itself conspicuous by duty of a character
    comparable to that which would merit the award of a Distinguished
    Service Award of an individual.
    3. The activity must be a unit activity involving no less than 75 percent
    of its active youth and adult members.
    4. All recommendations for this award must be forwarded to the
    National Executive Director with a summary of action describing in
    detail the action and justification for this award.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    National Executive Director

PERFECT ATTENDANCE RIBBON # 4026
PERFECT ATTENDANCE RIBBON     # 4026
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who has 100% attendance at all regularly
    scheduled unit drills and activities for a period of one year.
  2. Criteria:
    1) The one-year time period begins with the date of the first drill in
    October to the last drill in September.
    2) Young Marines who are in receipt of their sixth award shall be
    recommended for a Personal Achievement Ribbon to the lowest
    awarding authority.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

DRILL COMPETITION RIBBON #3009
DRILL COMPETITION RIBBON     #3009
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who competes in a drill competition
    against other units or organizations and the performance is judged by
    other officials.
  2. Criteria:
    a. Must be a marching member of the competing drill team or color
    guard.
    b. Must participate in the competition as a marching member of the
    competing drill team or color guard.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

PERFECT HEALTH FITNESS SCORE # 5402
PERFECT HEALTH FITNESS SCORE     # 5402
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who has scored a total of 500 points during
    an officially scheduled health fitness test.
  2. Criteria:
    The Young Marine must:
    c. Participate in a officially scheduled Health Fitness Test
    d. Score 100 points in each of the five events on the day the
    Health Fitness Test is conducted
    e. Score a total of 500 points on the Health Fitness Test on
    the day that the Health Fitness test is conducted.
    Young Marines in receipt of their sixth award shall be recommended for
    a Personal Achievement Ribbon to the lowest awarding authority.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

PERFECT PHYSICAL FITNESS SCORE # 5310
PERFECT PHYSICAL FITNESS SCORE     # 5310
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who has scored a total of 500 points during
    an officially scheduled physical fitness test.
  2. Criteria:
    The Young Marine must:
    a. Participate in a officially scheduled Physical Fitness Test
    b. Score 100 points in each of the five events on the day the
    Physical Fitness Test is conducted
    Young Marines in receipt of their sixth award shall be recommended for
    a Personal Achievement Ribbon to the lowest awarding authority.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

RECRUITER OF THE YEAR #5069
RECRUITER OF THE YEAR     #5069
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who recruits the most youth into the Young
    Marines program.
  2. Criteria:
    1. Recruit the most youth into the Young Marines during the
    current operating year (October to September). The total number
    of recruits must exceed 5 youth.
    2. Sixty percent of the recruited youth must graduate from boot
    camp. The Young Marine shall get credit, if the recruited youth
    graduate boot camp in the next operating year. For example, a
    boot camp that begins in August may not graduate until October.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

SALESMAN OF THE YEAR RIBBON # 5198
SALESMAN OF THE YEAR RIBBON     # 5198
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who has demonstrated outstanding
    salesmanship ability during the year.
  2. Criteria:
    1. Placed first overall in all fundraising events for their Unit for the
    current operating year (October to September), or
    2. Achieved similar acts, during the same period, for other
    nonprofit organizations to which a Young Marine is a member,
    such as church or school groups. Certification of this
    achievement with other organizations must be verified in writing
    from the person in charge of the event to the unit commander.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

YOUNG MARINE ACHIEVEMENT RIBBON # 3233
YOUNG MARINE ACHIEVEMENT RIBBON     # 3233
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine for a single act of meritorious service or
    achievement not sufficient to warrant the Commendation of Merit, for
    service to the Young Marines program.
  2. Criteria:
    1. To justify this award, the acts or services rendered by a Young
    Marine, regardless of rank, must have been comparable to the
    that required for the Commendation of Merit but in a duty of
    lesser responsibility.
    2. When the degree of meritorious achievement or service rendered
    is not sufficient to warrant the award of the Young Marine
    Achievement Ribbon, a Letter of Appreciation, when
    appropriate, should be considered.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT RIBBON # 4003
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT RIBBON     # 4003
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to any Young Marine who maintains a 3.0 grade point average
    or equivalent for a period of one academic year.
  2. Criteria:
    1. Any Young Marine maintaining a 3.5 grade point average or
    equivalent for a period of one academic year shall be
    recommended for the Academic Achievement Ribbon. Attach a
    copy of the Young Marine’s report card for each reporting period
    to your letter of recommendation to the lowest issuing authority.
    2. Many schools do not mark by the 4.0 grade point system below;
    the unit commander must determine the equivalent grading
    system.
    4.0=A
    3.0=B
    2.0=C
    1.0=D
    3. Unit Commanders may use their discretion for plus and minus
    marks based on the schools with their area.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON # 3504
GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON     # 3504
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to any Young Marine who lives by the Young Marine
    Obligation and abides by the Young Marine Creed for a period of two
    years.
  2. Criteria: 1. Must be a Young Marine for not less than 2 years.
    2. Sets an example for all other youth to follow.
    3. Never does anything that brings disgrace or dishonor on their
    God, country, flag, parents, or themselves.
    4. Obeys their parents or legal guardian.
    5. Keeps his/herself neat at all times without being told.
    6. Keeps a clean mind and cares for others.
    7. Keeps alert in school, at home, or at play.
    8. Maintains self-discipline to control their body and mind.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

YOUNG MARINE FIRST SERGEANT # 5194
YOUNG MARINE FIRST SERGEANT     # 5194
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to Young Marine Master Sergeants who have successfully
    served as Unit Young Marine First Sergeant.
  2. Criteria:
    1. Must be a Young Marine Master Sergeant.
    2. Successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the Unit
    Young Marine First Sergeant as outlined by the Advanced
    Young Marine Guide.
    3. Successfully performed all duties as the Unit Young Marine First
    Sergeant for not less than 3 months.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

YOUNG MARINE SERGEANT MAJOR # 5216
YOUNG MARINE SERGEANT MAJOR     # 5216
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to Young Marine Master Gunnery Sergeants who have
    successfully served in the Young Marine Sergeant Major billet officially
    designated by a battalion commander, regimental commander, division
    commander, or National Headquarters.
  2. Criteria:
    The Young Marine must be a Young Marine Master Gunnery Sergeant
    who has successfully completed a tour of (3 to 6 months) as Young
    Marine Sergeant Major at the following level:
    1. Battalion Young Marine Sergeant Major
    2. Regimental Young Marine Sergeant Major
    3. Division Young Marine Sergeant Major
    4. Successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the
    Unit Young Marine First Sergeant, for not less than 3
    months, as outlined in the Advanced Young Marine Guide.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Battalion Commander

UNIT OF THE YEAR RIBBON # 5133
UNIT OF THE YEAR RIBBON     # 5133
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to Young Marines who are members of the Unit of the Year.
  2. Criteria:
    1. The Young Marine must be a member of the Unit of the Year on
    the day of the official announcement.
    2. The award is authorized for Young Marines who were members
    of former Units of the Year prior to the adoption of this award.
    The criteria in paragraph 1 applies.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    National Executive Director

HONOR RECRUIT RIBBON #4030
HONOR RECRUIT RIBBON     #4030
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine Recruit who is designated the outstanding
    member of their Recruit Training Class.
  2. Criteria:
    The Young Marine Recruit, in addition to fulfilling all requirements for
    the Basic Ribbon, must demonstrate the following:
    1. Displayed exceptional leadership qualities.
    2. Attended all scheduled drills during the recruit-training period.
    3. Maintain 80-percent mastery of the Young Marine Common
    Tasks as outlined in the Young Marine Recruit Training SOP.
    4. Pass the Young Marines Physical Fitness Test.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

COMMENDATION OF MERIT RIBBON #1200
COMMENDATION OF MERIT RIBBON     #1200
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine for a single act of meritorious service, not
    sufficient to warrant the Personal Achievement Ribbon, for service to
    the Young Marines program.
  2. Criteria: 1. To justify this award, the acts or services rendered by a Young
    Marine, regardless of rank, must have been comparable to that
    required for the Personal Achievement Ribbon but in a duty of
    lesser responsibility.
    2. When the degree of meritorious achievement or service rendered
    is not sufficient to warrant the award of the Commendation of
    Merit Ribbon, the Achievement Ribbon, when appropriate
    should be considered.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

YOUNG MARINE OF THE YEAR #3309
YOUNG MARINE OF THE YEAR     #3309
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who exhibits exceptional performance
    during the course of the past year beginning October 1 and ending
    September 30.
  2. Criteria: 1. The selection criteria for Young Marine of the Year is provided in
    the Registered Adult Manual, Appendix C.
    2. To justify this award, the Young Marine must have exhibited
    exceptional performance for the past year. Selection should not be
    judged solely on achievements, but on all areas of performance and
    personal conduct since joining the Young Marines.
    3. The candidate as a minimum must:
    a. Be a member of the unit for one or more years.
    b. Attained at least one promotion.
    c. Have an outstanding attendance record.
    d. Have an outstanding conduct record.
    e. Pass all personnel inspections.
    f. Pass all Physical Fitness and Health Fitness Tests.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Unit Commander

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT RIBBON #3308
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT RIBBON     #3308
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to members of the Young Marines who distinguish themselves
    by outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the Young
    Marines Program.
  2. Criteria: 1. To justify this award, the acts or services rendered by a Young
    Marine, regardless of rank, must have been comparable to the that
    required for the Personal Commendation but in a duty of lesser
    responsibility.
    2. When the degree of meritorious achievement or service rendered is
    not sufficient to warrant the award of the Personal Achievement
    Ribbon, the Commendation of Merit Ribbon, when appropriate
    should be considered.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    Regimental Commander

LIFESAVING THIRD DEGREE #7119
LIFESAVING THIRD DEGREE     #7119
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity as a Young
    Marine, distinguishes himself/herself by heroism for acts of lifesaving,
    or attempted lifesaving of another human being, animal, or wildlife.
  2. Criteria: 1. To justify this award for heroism, there should be no risk or at
    best very limited life-threatening risk to the rescuer.
    2. For heroic performance to raise to this level it must be clearly
    established that the act involved a sincere effort by the rescuer to
    save the life of another human being, animal, or wildlife.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    National Executive Director

LIFESAVING SECOND DEGREE #3400
LIFESAVING SECOND DEGREE     #3400
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity as a Young
    Marine, distinguishes himself/herself by heroism for acts of lifesaving,
    or attempted lifesaving with limited life-threatening risk to one’s own
    life for the benefit of another human being.
  2. Criteria:
    1. The actual level of personal “life threatening” risk experienced
    by the rescuer determines the justification of this award for
    heroism
    2. For heroic performance to rise to this level it must be clearly
    established that the act involved very specific life-threatening
    risk to the rescuer. When there is no life-threatening risk to the
    rescuer, the award of the Lifesaving Third Class may be more
    appropriate.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    National Executive Director

LIFESAVING FIRST DEGREE #3401
LIFESAVING FIRST DEGREE     #3401
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity as a Young
    Marine, distinguishes himself/herself by heroism for acts of lifesaving, or attempted lifesaving without regard to the risk of one’s own life for the benefit of another human being.
  2. Criteria:
    1. The actual level of personal “life threatening” risk experienced by
    the rescuer determines the justification of this award for heroism.
    2. For heroic performance to rise to this level it must be clearly
    established that the act involved very specific life-threatening risk to
    the rescuer. When there is none, or at best very limited lifethreatening
    risk to he rescuer, the award of the Lifesaving Second
    Class may be more appropriate.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    National Executive Director

MERITORIOUS SERVICE RIBBON #4036
MERITORIOUS SERVICE RIBBON     #4036
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who, while serving in any capacity with the
    Young Marines Program who distinguishes himself/herself by
    meritorious achievement or service.
  2. Criteria:
    1. To justify this award, accomplishment or performance of duty above
    that normally expected, and sufficient to distinguish the individual
    among those performing comparable duties is required, although less
    than the requirements for the Personal Commendation Ribbon.
    2. Single acts of merit or meritorious service in connection with the
    Young Marine operation may justify the award.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    National Executive Director

PERSONAL COMMENDATION RIBBON #3619
PERSONAL COMMENDATION RIBBON     #3619
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who distinguishes himself/herself by
    exceptionally meritorious conduct in performing outstanding service.
  2. Criteria:
    1. To justify this award, the service rendered must have been
    comparable to that required for the Distinguished Service Ribbon but
    in a duty of lesser though considerable responsibility.
    2. In general, the Personal Commendation Ribbon will be awarded to
    Young Marines who have performed exceptionally meritorious
    service as to justify the Distinguished Service Award except as to
    degree of merit. However, this should not be interpreted to preclude
    the award of a Personal commendation to any individual, regardless
    of rank, whose acts or services meet the requirements.
    3. When the degree of achievement or service rendered, although
    meritorious, is not sufficient to warrant the award of the Personal
    Commendation Ribbon, the Meritorious Service Ribbon or Personal
    Achievement Ribbon should be considered.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    National Executive Director

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE RIBBON #3606
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE RIBBON     #3606
  1. Eligibility
    Requirements:
    Awarded to a Young Marine who, wile serving in any capacity with the
    Young Marines distinguishes himself/herself by exceptionally meritorious
    service to the Young Marines in a duty of great responsibility.
  2. Criteria:
    1. To justify this award, an exceptional performance of duty, clearly
    above that normally expected, which has contributed materially to the
    success of the National Young Marines Program is required.
    2. In general, the Distinguish Service Ribbon will be awarded only to
    those Young Marines in National capacity whose service is such as to
    justify the award. This shall not be interpreted to preclude the award
    of the Distinguish Service Ribbon to any individual whose service
    meets the requirements.
    3. If there is any doubt as to the degree of service involved, the Personal
    Commendation Ribbon is the more appropriate award.
  3. Lowest Issuing
    Authority:
    National Executive Director


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