BYM Knowledge

Pledge of Allegiance [memorize verbatim]
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.

National Anthem [memorize verbatim]

The Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key

Oh, say can you see, by the dawns early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilights last gleaming?

Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,

O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air,

Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.

 O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave,
     O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

Young Marine Core Values [memorize verbatim] Discipline.   Leadership.   Teamwork.

Young Marine Obligation [memorize verbatim]

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 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 [memorize verbatim]

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.

Young Marine Hymn [memorize verbatim]

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
Till 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.

Young Marine General Orders [memorize verbatim]
YMGOs will help assist you in performing fire watch. Learn them well and live by them when performing firewatch.
YMGO #1 – While on firewatch I will remain awake and alert until relieved by my replacement or authorized adult.
YMGO #2 – I will enforce all orders given me by the adult in charge.
YMGO #3 – I will report all dangerous activity immediately to the adult in charge.  
YMGO #4 – I will never forget that I am a Young Marine and will perform my duties to the best of my ability.

Terminology [Lingo]