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Thank you for your interest in joining our unit.
To become a Young Marine, all youth members must complete Recruit Training. Recruit Training is designed to teach the recruits the basics of what it means to be a Young Marine. Recruits will learn:
- Teamwork, Leadership, and Discipline
- Close Order Drill
- Military Terms and Jargon
- Marine Corps Enlisted Rank Structure
- Uniform Care and Maintenance
- Physical Fitness
- Military Customs and Courtesies
- And More!
Things you need to know before joining:
Youth members must be at least 8 years old and have not completed High School.
At least one parent/legal guardian and all youths to be registered must attend an Orientation/Registration.
You will also need the following.
- Birth Certificate and Social Security Card (for verification purposes only)
- Immunization Record
- Recent Physical Exam or School Sports Physical (less than one year old)
- Copy of Medical Insurance Card (front and back)
Recruit Registration (Enrollment) Fee: $150 Check payable to PPYM (Pikes Peak Young Marines) or cash.
Pikes Peak Young Marines Email Address: PPYMUnit@gmail.com I will be happy to send you information about our UnitAdjutant Cell phone number: 719-433-5026 During the week; please call between 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or after 4:00 p.m. MT On the Weekends: please call after 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays and after 10:00 a.m. on SundaysRecruit Training Encampment takes place in February and August $45 per Recruit covers the cost of food, supplies and lodging during Recruit Training.
Woodland Style Uniforms & Black Jungle Boots May be purchased from our Unit (depending on availability and sizes) or may be purchased from a nearby Army Surplus Store.
Become an Adult Volunteer.
Registered volunteers in the Young Marines are adults age 18 and up who possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Every volunteer has been background checked and verified through character references.
Begin the Application Process Now!
Let us know you are interested in joining our unit by clicking on the Join/Volunteer link below and tell us a little about yourself. Someone will contact you shortly to proceed with the application. If you have any questions, simply click on the Contact Unit link below.