Etowah Valley Young Marines

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE “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.”

YOUNG MARINE OBLIGATION   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

YOUNG MARINE CREED   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 by body and mind in case of an emergency.

MILITARY TERMS   Throughout the history of our military, there have been terms used to describe actions and/or events. Marines use certain jargon or words to describe things such as direction, location, and other items. Below is a list of 39 terms that you must learn because you will hear often after you become a Young Marine. ******************************************************************************* As You Were Cancel the previous command, or go back to the last position you were at. Aye, Aye, Sir! I heard what you said, I understand what you said, and I will obey. Bulkhead Wall Carry On Continue with what you were doing Chow Food.

Cover This means three things. • The uniform article that covers your head. • To put your cover on your head • Align yourself in formation from front to rear Deck Floor   Esprit de Corps Readiness for action and courage Evening Colors Ceremony of lowering the flag at sundown Field Day General cleaning. Everything is cleaned from top to bottom. Firewatch Person or individuals assigned the duty of maintaining order after lights out Galley Kitchen Gear Personal belongings, Issued equipment Grinder Drill field Gung Ho “Can do”

Hatch Door Head Bathroom, washroom, or restroom   Ladder Stairway Mess Hall Dining hall or dining room Morning Colors Ceremony of raising the flag at sunrise Overhead Ceiling Passageway Doorway or corridor Pipe down! Quiet! Pogey Bait Candy, cookies, snacks Police To straighten up or tidy up Port Left side (as you face to the front)

Rack Bed, bunk   Scuttlebutt Gossip, or a water fountain Secure Lock up, or to stop work Semper Fidelis Always Faithful (The Marine Corps Motto) Skivvies Underwear Square Away To straighten, make ship shape, or to get settled. Stand By Get ready Starboard Right Side Stow To put your gear away Swab A mop Topside Upstairs or upper deck Uncover To remove your headgear

YOUNG MARINE HYMN From the North and from the South we’ll come From the East and from the West We will all enlist in the Young Marines And forever do our best. From the halls of all our grammar schools To the shores of all our lakes We will be the finest Young Marines No matter what it takes. Let the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts march Let the Cub Scouts strut and beam Oh, you haven’t seen the greatest yet Til you’ve seen the Young Marines. We salute the sailor boys in blue And the Army in their greens We are proud to bear the title of The U.S. Young Marines.