Young Marines Values

       Article I: I am an American youth, proud of my country and our way of life.  I am prepared to dedicate myself to educating others and myself in the history, traditions,  and institutions thereof. I will do my best to live by the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment.
  

       Article II: I will never let another Young Marine down of my own accord. If in-charge,  I will do my best to ensure the safety and well-being of those for whom I am responsible.  I will immediately report any suspicious activity or behavior to a registered adult.  

      Article III: If I am offered drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products,  I will politely resist and refuse. I will make every effort to stay clear of situations involving gangs,  drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. I will not get involved in the same. I will also aid my friends and  schoolmates to stay clear of similar situations.  

      Article IV: I will always be loyal to my fellow Young Marines. I will make no statements nor take part in any action  .that may bring discredit to my God, country, family and Young Marines. If I am the senior Young Marine present,  I will take charge. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those senior to me and support them in every way.  

      Article V: When asked about the Young Marines Program, I will answer questions politely, respectfully and to the best  of my ability. If I am asked a question that I do not know the answer to, I will refer the person asking the  question to a registered adult. I will never give information that I am not certain of nor mislead those who are  ;seeking information about the Young Marines Program.  

       Article VI: I will never forget that I am an American Youth and therefore the future of America,  privileged with the freedom won and kept by the blood of those who fought to ensure our freedom.  I am responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles that made my country free. 

       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.

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. 

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 the 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.