| Unit: | Pikes Peak |
| POC: | Connie Pitt |
| Phone: | (719) 433-5026 |
Thank you for your interest in the
Pikes
Peak Young Marines!
(located in Colorado Springs, CO)
We offer a one-time free visit for Parents, Guardians and child(ren).
Normal Drill Schedule: 3 Saturdays a month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: PTEC (Power Technical) at 2460 Waynoka Pl, Colorado Springs, CO 80915
Expectations, Guidelines, Cost, Recruit Training & becoming a Young Marine.
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 (COD)
- Military Terms and Jargon
- Marine Corps Enlisted Rank Structure
- Uniform Care and Maintenance
- Physical Fitness
- Military Customs and Courtesies
Things you need to know before joining:
- Youth members must be at least 8 years old and have not completed high school.
You will also need the following information when filling out the online application at YoungMarines.org
- Social Security or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (for verification purposes only)
- Recent Physical Exam or School Sports Physical (less than one year old)
- Copy of Medical Insurance Card (front and back)
Recruit Registration Fees:
- Usually about $200
- Includes enrollment fee; cost of gear and items needed for drills.
Annual Registration Fees:
- The annual national registration fee is usually around $100 (September timeframe)
- Young Marines from current year Recruit class will not have to pay re-registration fees until the second year of their enrollment.
Recruit Training:
Recruit training at Pikes Peak is completed in one weekend (Friday evening through Sunday afternoon, usually in the summer).
Becoming an Adult Volunteer:
Adult Volunteers need to pass a National background check and provide character references.
Adult Volunteers must be at least 18 and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Begin the Application Process:
Let us know you're interested in joining our unit by clicking on the Join/Volunteer link below.
Someone will contact you shortly to proceed with the application. If you have any questions, simply click on the Contact Unit link below.
COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS
We participate in Parades, Marine Corps Ball, Military and Memorial Day events
Toys for Tots, Wreaths Across America, Flag Retirement, POW & MIA Ceremonies
(with the following organizations):
(1) Pikes Peak Detachment #29 Marine Corps League
(2) Patriot Guard Riders of Colorado
(3) Honor Flight of Southern Colorado
(4) VFW 6461 (Fountain, CO)
(5) American Legion, #39 (Manitou Springs)
Recruit Training is scheduled for February or March and August and is a 26 hour course (completed over a weekend).
The fee is used to purchase the following items for Drill, Training, Events, etc.
YOUNG MARINES GUIDEBOOKS
CONTACT US for more information or to find out when our next Drill is!
Email: PPYMUnit@gmail.com
We will be happy to send you information about our Unit
Call (after 4:00 p.m.) 719-433-5026