Drill is every other weekend unless canceled. You will be notified if drill is canceled. Please refer to Calendar – A Year in Review 2023-24 (Updated 1/26/23).
If you can’t make it to Drill you must email the Unit Commander with the reason at: absent@lcym.org
In order for Young Marines to have a successful drill day, they must show up on time, rested, fed breakfast and fully prepared. This page explains what is expected of Young Marines and Young Marine parents on Drill Day.
- 8:40am – Sign your YM in for the day inside in the classroom. Drop off medication(s) to the Medical Officer (AMO).
- 8:45-8:50am – Drill begins! Attendance, turn in $5 lunch money or bring a sack lunch.
- 9:00am – Morning Formation. Promotions are done during morning formation on the 1st drill of each month.
- 16:00 (4:00pm) – Final Formation. Ribbons and awards are awarded at final formation.
- 16:05-16:10 (4:05-4:10pm) – Dismissed to vehicles lined up per designated protocol.
What To Bring To Drill
- A great attitude
- $5 for lunch or bring your own sack lunch
- LCYM issued backpack with guidebook and pencil
- Any specific items/equipment requested for that drill, such as camelback, compass etc
- Correct Uniform of the Day (UOD)
Uniform of the Day (UOD) descriptions:
ONLY the Woodland Camouflage Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) is allowed for Young Marine uniforms. All uniforms are to be clean, pressed and free from rips/tears, missing buttons. Only authorized patches are to be worn on the uniform.
LCYM Cammie Alphas:
- Woodland Camo BDU blouse
- Woodland Camo BDU trousers
- Red National T-shirt tucked in
- Black brush out/jungle/combat boots only (polished)
- green/black boot socks
- blousing bands
- khaki web belt
- cover (hat)
- dog tags, ID
- worn with Chevrons (PFC and higher rank) AND Ribbons
LCYM Cammie Bravos:
- Woodland Camo BDU blouse
- Woodland Camo BDU trousers
- Red National T-shirt tucked in
- Black brush out/jungle/combat boots only (polished)
- green/black boot socks
- blousing bands
- khaki web belt
- cover (hat)
- dog tags, ID
- worn with Chevrons (PFC and higher rank) – no Ribbons
LCYM Charlies:
- Red National T-shirt (PT shirt until Red is issued), tucked in
- Blue Jeans or Blue Jean Shorts (no sagging, rips or tears)
- Khaki color pants/jeans or shorts may be mandated for unit encampments or special events.
- Khaki web belt (when issued)
- White socks
- Street shoes/tennis shoes
- dog tags, ID
LCYM Deltas:
- Unit T-Shirt, tucked in
- Blue Jeans or Blue Jean Shorts (no sagging, rips or tears)
- Khaki web belt
- White socks
- Street shoes/tennis shoes
- dog tags, ID
LCYM PT (Physical Training):
- Gray PT shirt with recruit platoon# on back
- Black shorts with LCYM logo or plain black shorts , NO other logos/stripes etc
- White socks
- Running Shoes
- dog tags
Recruit Drill: (modified Cammie Bravo)
- Physical Training (PT) shirt, gray, with recruit platoon number on back, tucked in
- Jeans or Cammie Trousers (Jeans are to fit properly, no bagging/sagging)
- Belt (a standard belt is fine until your YM belt is issued)
- Black Jungle-type boots- not required until 3rd Drill- sneakers are acceptable until then. Boots are expected to be polished with high shine on toes and heels.
- Other items will be added at appropriate times as issued or required (cover and camouflage uniform)