Young Marines Basic Knowledge

For ordinary activity, it is recommended that you drink at least 1 liter of water each day. For strenuous activity, or activity in a warm environment you
1. may need to consume as much as 1 canteen or liter per hour.
2. May need to consume less than 1 canteen or liter per hour.
3. May need to consume at least 3 canteens or liters per hour.
4. May need to consume as much as 1 canteen or liter per day.
When protecting yourself against biting and stinging insects, you should:
1. avoid light clothing
2. avoid dark clothing
3. wear 3 layers of clothing
4. wear wool clothing only
To treat heat exhaustion:
1. Give the victim cool water to drink and allow them to rest in the shade.
2. Do not give water to drink.
3. Keep them out of the shade.
4. Cover the victim with a blanket and do not give them water.
A person suffering from heat exhaustion:
1. may be pale, dizzy, or nauseous
2. have cold and clammy skin.
3. may have a headache or cramps.
4. all of the above
Hypothermia is:
1. the raising of your body’s core temperature.
2. the method of heating water in the field.
3. the treatment for an animal bite.
4. the rapid lowering of your body’s core temperature.
Raccoons, skunks, mice, squirrels and chipmunks are:
1. common household pets that are not shy of human activity.
2. uncommon woodland animals that are shy of human activity.
3. common woodland animals that are not shy of human activity.
4. Found only in warm climates away from human activity.
Treat frostbite
1. by slowly warming the affected area.
2. by submerging the affected area in cool water.
3. by slowly cooling the affected area.
4. by quickly heating the affected area.
Green on a map represents:
1. paved roads
2. contour lines
3. water
4. vegetation
Brown on a map represents:
1. dirt
2. contour lines
3. manmade buildings
4. vegetation
Blue on a map represents:
1. the sky
2. manmade buildings
3. water
4. contour lines
Red on a map represents:
1. blood
2. no entry areas
3. manmade buildings
4. paved roads
The “M” in T E A M means:
1. Marine
2. MRE
3. Master Sergeant
4. More
“T E A M” means:
1. Together Everyone Accomplishes More.
2. Tonight Eat An MRE
3. Together Everyone Amazes Me
4. None of the above.
The “T” in T E A M means:
1. Tough
2. Together
3. TRUE
4. Thought
The “E” in T E A M means:
1. Exceptional
2. Enjoy
3. Everyone
4. Ensign
The official uniform for youth in the Young Marines Program is:
1. the woodland pattern camouflage blouse, trousers and khaki web belt, boots, cover and white T-shirt.
2. the woodland pattern camouflage blouse, digital trousers and khaki belt, boots, cover and white T-shirt.
3. the woodland pattern camouflage blouse, trousers and khaki web belt, boots, cover and red national T-shirt.
4. is not the woodland pattern camouflage uniform.
Adults:
1. can wear anything they want on their covers.
2. do not wear covers
3. do not wear rank or any other device on their covers.
4. wear the Young Marine collar discs on their covers.
The Service A and C uniforms:
1. are not authorized for wear in the Young Marines.
2. are optional uniforms and not required.
3. are only worn when traveling.
4. are your cold weather field uniforms.
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
1. John Philip Sousa
2. John LeJuene
3. Frank Lloyd Wright
4. Francis Scott Key
The National Colors are also known as the:
1. American Flag
2. National Standard
3. National Ensign
4. All of the above
The seamstress who is supposed to have sewn the first flag was:
1. Dolly Madison
2. Offa May Johnson
3. Betsy Ross
4. Lady Bird Johnson
The first Stars and Stripes was created by the Continental Congress on:
1. 14 June 1777
2. 14 July 1777
3. 4 July 1776
4. 14 January 1776
The easiest improvised shelter is the:
1. Field expedient shelter.
2. Shelter half
3. “A-frame” shelter.
4. “H-frame” shelter.
Construct your shelter on a durable surface like sand, rock or grass.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
Ensure you are at least:
1. 100 feet from your cooking area.
2. 10m from your cooking area.
3. 100 yards from your cooking area.
4. None of the above.
The National Colors:
1. sometimes dip in a color guard
2. only dip for the other color guards
3. never dip in a color guard
4. always dip in a color guard
When Young Marines carry the colors
1. they do so with respect and dignity.
2. They can be free to be themselves.
3. They command the drill team.
4. They are earning the colors ribbon
In general, your clothing should be:
1. dark in color so you can hide from dangerous animals.
2. worn tight on your body so it won’t rip.
3. comfortable and loose fitting.
4. uncomfortable and tight fitting.
The word you want to remember if you don’t want to be cold is:
1. H E L P
2. C O O L
3. W A R M
4. C O L D
Changes in air temperature, air pressure, wind direction or cloud cover:
1. often signal upcoming weather changes.
2. will blow your tent over.
3. will not affect your fire.
4. often signal the coming of Spring.
The only jewelry permitted is:
1. watches, bracelets, medical items, religious medallions, class or Young Marines ring.
2. gold post earings and watches, class or Young Marines ring.
3. watches, medical items, and religious medallions.
4. watches, necklaces, medical items, and religious medallions.
Mustaches and sideburns may be worn, as long as they conform to:
1. current Marine Corps grooming standards.
2. current Young Marine grooming standards.
3. the unit commander standards.
4. your standards.
The male Young Marine hair may be clipped at the edges of the side and back and will not be over:
1. 3 inches in length fully extended on the upper portion of the head.
2. 4 inches in length fully extended on the upper portion of the head
3. 2 inches in length fully extended on the upper portion of the head.
4. 5 inches in length fully extended on the upper portion of the head.
If you are in uniform, outdoors, and you hear the National Anthem:
1. you will stand at attention and face the music. If there is a flag you will face the flag. Stand there until the music stops.
2. you will stand at attention and face the music, even if there is a flag.
3. you will stand at attention, face the music and salute. If there is a flag, you will face the flag and salute. Remain that way until the music stops.
4. you do not do anything unless there is a flag there to salute.
When the National Colors approach:
1. the Young Marine will come to Attention if in uniform, when the Flag approaches within six (6) paces of the Young Marine.
2. the Young Marine will come to attention when the flag approaches within six (6) paces of the Young Marine.
3. the Young Marine if not in uniform will try not to be seen.
4. the Young Marine will only come to attention if in uniform.
As a citizen:
1. you have a responsibility to care for and protect our heritage and environment.
2. you do not have to respect the rights of other citizens.
3. you are guaranteed a job in the U.S.
4. you can bend the laws when you have to.
As a citizen:
1. you have a responsibility to help others in the community.
2. you are guaranteed a job in the U.S.
3. you can bend the laws when you have to.
4. you do not have to respect the rights of other citizens.
U.S. citizens believe in:
1. Living peacefully with one another by respecting the rights of others and accepting their cultures, customs and traditions.
2. Protecting our country and our way of life against all enemies, foreign or domestic.
3. Taking care of each other, the strong help the weak and the rich share their wealth with the poor.
4. The blessings of liberty today and protect and safeguard these blessings for future generations by being active citizens who vote, get involved in their communities, respect our leaders and hold them accountable to serve the greater good.
5. All of the above.
The three basic ranks in the Young Marines are the:
1. Young Marine Recruit, Young Marine Private, and Young Marine Private First Class.
2. Young Marine Private, Young Marine Private First Class, and Young Marine Lance Corporal.
3. Young Marine Recruit, Young Marine Private First Class, and Young Marine Lance Corporal.
4. Young Marine Private First Class, Young Marine Lance Corporal, and Young Marine Corporal.
When addressing Young Marines by their rank,:
1. the words “Sir” precede the rank.
2. state their name first then their rank.
3. always stand at attention.
4. the words “Young Marine” precede the rank.
The two Senior Young Marines ranks are:
1. Young Marine Master Sergeant and Young Marine First Sergeant.
2. Young Marine Master Gunnery Sergeant and Young Marine Sergeant Major.
3. Young Marine Gunnery Sergeant and Young Marine Sergeant Major.
4. Young Marine Staff Sergeant and Young Marine Gunnery Sergeant.
Brush your teeth and use floss:
1. at least twice a day.
2. at least once a day.
3. only if you have a toothbrush.
4. at least once a week while in the field.
A high standard of personal hygiene is important in the field because:
1. Your odor offends the animals.
2. You need to look your best.
3. Your odor offends your friends.
4. it protects you against illness and promotes good health.
In a camping site, there are general rules that you are expected to remember and follow whenever you are camping with Young Marines. These are called:
1. “Operational Procedures” or OP’s.
2. “Situational Outdoor Procedures” or SOP’s.
3. “Standard Operating Procedures” or SOP’s
4. None of the above
The highest qualification award a Young Marine can earn is the:
1. Advanced Leadership School Award.
2. Drug Demand Reduction Award.
3. National Encampment Award.
4. Physical Fitness Award.
The Attendance Ribbon Award is earned:
1. for 100% attendance at all meetings without any absences.
2. for 100% attendance at all encampments.
3. for 100% attendance at all parades with excuses from the parents.
4. for 100% attendance at all scheduled meetings and activities for one full year. Approved excuses will count as present at the function.
The highest personal award a Young Marine can earn is the:
1. Distinguished Service Award.
2. Distinguished Order of Merit Award.
3. Young Marine of the Year Award.
4. Meritorious Service Award
Wash, using a basin and cloth:
1. near your site so you can see everything.
2. At least once a week.
3. On the rivers edge.
4. at least 120 yards from open water
Leaving behind no trace that you have used or passed through a wilderness area is called:
1. very boring camping
2. stealthy camping
3. animal cruelty
4. minimum impact camping
Whenever possible you should:
1. use an established toilet
2. dig a straddle trench
3. dig a cat hole
4. none of the above
Wear shoes or boots:
1. With enough tread to rip up the ground in front of you.
2. with shallow treads so you do not rip up the ground.
3. With no tread so you do not rip the ground up.
4. with deep treads that grip and rip the ground up as you walk.
How many Young Marine General Orders are there?
1. 11
2. 4
3. 13
4. 9
While performing firewatch, you are on the lookout for:
1. anything that could bring harm to your fellow Young Marines.
2. Fires only.
3. The camp fire only.
4. Anything that you can use to start a fire.
My third Young Marine General Order is:
1. I will report all dangerous activity immediately to the adult in charge of firewatch.
2. I will enforce all orders given me by the adult in charge of firewatch.
3. While on firewatch I will remain awake and alert until relieved by my replacement or authorized adult.
4. I will never forget that I am a Young Marine and will perform my duties to the best of my ability.
Eating regularly in the field:
1. is not good because you will have to use the head
2. is a very important factor in maintaining your strength and energy.
3. Will drain your strength and energy.
4. Is not very important as it uses too much strength and energy.
A good way to cook fresh food in the field is to:
1. boil it
2. bake it
3. fry it
4. all of the above
Food can be:
1. baked over a fire
2. wrapped in aluminum foil and covered in hot coals
3. wrapped in wet leaves and mud and covered in hot coals.
4. all of the above
No matter where you have collected your water in the wilderness:
1. bring it to a rolling boil, then cool, before drinking
2. It will be safe as the animals drink it.
3. Let it sit for awhile to let the sediment settle.
4. You can be sure it is safe to drink
The mantle on a lantern is:
1. the top of the lantern.
2. Fiber mesh that burns.
3. The area where fuel is kept
4. The base of the lantern
Always fill the fuel tank:
1. in a different place than where you plan to use the stove
2. where you are going to use it
3. With the flame on low.
4. Till it overflows so no air is left inside.
Before lighting the stove you need to:
1. fill the fuel tank
2. pressurize the fuel tank
3. place it on a stable flat surface.
4. all of the above
Always refill your lantern:
1. when you get home.
2. While the flame is still lit so it will not go out.
3. Immediately after the lantern is cooled in case you need it again
4. In your tent.
When packing your backpack:
1. Pack your meals in the bottom for safe keeping.
2. Pack your meals in the middle to keep them warm and fresh
3. Pack your days meals and snacks in an outside pocket.
4. Do not pack any meals.
When packing your backpack:
1. Avoid carrying more than 50 lbs.
2. Have someone else carry it if it weighs more than 25lbs.
3. Carry as much as you weigh.
4. Avoid carrying more than 35 lbs.
When packing your backpack
1. Fasten all pocket covers and don’t let anything hang or dangle from the outside of your pack.
2. Leave some pockets un-fastened for quick access.
3. Use one that has no pockets
4. Strap what you can to the outside of the pack.
When packing your backpack:
1. Pack what you will need first in the bottom for safe keeping.
2. Pack things in the order you are likely to use them.
3. Pack things in the order you are not likely to use them.
4. Pack small stuff in the bottom then all the bulky stuff last
Esprit de Corps is:
1. the spirit of the Corps.
2. readiness for action and courage.
3. can do!
4. honor, courage, and commitment.
A bulkhead is:
1. a wall.
2. your cover
3. the floor.
4. the ceiling
Field Day is:
1. a day of fun activities.
2. a trip for a day.
3. a general housecleaning
4. a camping trip.
Pogey Bait is:
1. bait used to catch pogies
2. dinner.
3. breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
4. candy, cookies, snacks.
Tinder is:
1. a small box used to carry your fire lighting equipment in.
2. thin wood smaller in diameter than your finger.
3. small dry material used to ignite the fire.
4. none of the above.
Kindling is:
1. a smaller member of your family.
2. small dry material used to ignite your fire.
3. large logs that burn for hours.
4. thin wood smaller in diameter than your finger
Fire requires three components to burn:
1. fuel, hydrogen, and heat.
2. fuel, oxygen, and heat.
3. food, oxygen, and heat
4. fuel, oxygen, and the sun’s rays
A small hot fire:
1. is more efficient and useful than a large bonfire.
2. is not as efficient and useful as a large fire.
3. will go out and not work
4. will not cook your food thoroughly.
One thing that should always be in your survival kit is a :
1. Portable electronic game
2. mirror
3. Box of tissue paper
4. Bagged lunch
“S T O P” means:
1. signal, think, operate, plead
2. stop, terrain, open, place
3. stop, think, operate, plan
4. stop, think, observe, plan
In an emergency situation, remember:
1. C O L D
2. H E L P
3. S T O P
4. R U N
The best place to carry your survival kit is
1. In your pocket
2. In your pack
3. In your sleeping bag
4. None of the above
The Young Marines official birthday is:
1. October 17, 1965
2. October 16, 1965
3. November 10, 1775
4. November 17, 1965
Membership in the Young Marines:
1. was extended to males in 1975
2. was extended to females in 1775
3. was extended to females in 1965.
4. was extended to females in 1975
The three core values of the Young Marines are:
1. truth, justice, and the American way.
2. discipline, leadership, and teamwork
3. honor, courage, and commitment
4. honor, courage, and justice
The Young Marines was founded:
1. by Chesty Puller.
2. in 1959 in Waterbury, CT.
3. in 1965 in Waterbury, CT.
4. in 1775 in Waterbury, CT.
Information for your speech can be divided into:
1. Must knows
2. Should knows
3. Could knows
4. All of the above
Organize and develop the speech:
1. into the introduction, body and conclusion
2. as fast as you can
3. so that only you can understand it
4. Into the body, introduction, then conclusion in that order.
It is not a good idea to ask questions to the audience to ensure they are getting your point.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
One way that you can help your presentation is to:
1. write everything you say on a white board as you say it.
2. Write the main points of your speech out on a small card so that you can refer to it in case you forget the information, or what you were going to say next.
3. Not volunteer to give speeches.
4. All of the above
Team Leaders:
1. always look after their welfare first
2. Always look out for the welfare of their team last.
3. always look out for the welfare of their team
4. none of the above
Team Leaders:
1. eat before their team
2. eat only after their team has gotten their chow
3. eat away from the members of their team
4. eat only after their unit commander has gotten their chow
As a Young Marine team leader, your responsibility:
1. Is to the members of your team.
2. Is to the members of your squad.
3. Is to the members of your platoon.
4. Is to the members of the unit.
Team Leaders:
1. Ensure their team sets up the team leaders shelter before their own
2. Select their shelter and sleeping comforts before their team
3. Ensure their team members have appropriate shelter and sleeping comforts before themselves
4. Ensure their team members have appropriate shelter and sleeping comforts after themselves
To use your saw safely:
1. use steady strokes without excessive weight on the blade.
2. Keep a firm grip and bear down on the blade.
3. Bear down on the back strokes and ease up on the forward strokes.
4. None of the above
To use your axe safely:
1. Keep someone close by in case you need them.
2. Set yourself up a safe distance from other people.
3. Have someone hold the wood you are cutting.
4. None of the above.
When using an axe, shovel or bow saw:
1. Store tools in a secure place, never leave them lying around or touching the ground
2. Always use the right tool for job
3. Follow the safety procedures for using the equipment
4. All of the above
To use your axe safely:
1. Use one hand only when swinging
2. Keep the handle welled oiled.
3. Use both hands on the handle
4. All of the above.
A 1:50,000-scale map:
1. is not a real map and should never be used.
2. illustrates an area where one unit of measure on the map represents 50,000 units of measure on the ground.
3. means there is one map for every 50,000 Young Marines.
4. means there are 50,000 scales on the map.
Topographical maps show:
1. water, vegetation, structural and contour details
2. only borders rivers, coastlines, etc.
3. statistical information like the production levels of crops or minerals across a country.
4. none of the above.

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