YMOY - Battalion 2017 has seen many updates and improvements to the Young Marines Program to include the Young Marine of the Year Selection. This presentation will guide you through the process of selecting a Unit Young Marine of the Year by completing a selection board and reporting the results; all in the Young Marines Database! www.YoungMarines.com

YMOY - Battalion Eligibility Requirements: JLS graduate Must have 24 months in program from date of recruit graduation (promotion to YM-PVT) Unit RRW participation during previous year (Unit must have submitted RRW AAR to National HQ) Minimum Rank – YM-Corporal Minimum Age: 11 as of 31 December, of year selected Click on “YMOY” to view requirements for each level of Young Marine of the Year. www.YoungMarines.com

YMOY - Battalion YMOY Requirements Overview www.YoungMarines.com

YMOY - Battalion Eligibility: To view eligible YMs in your unit, select “Eligibility Matrix” from the YMOY Menu. www.YoungMarines.com

YMOY - Battalion To view all Battalion level active Young Marines’ eligibility: Select “All Active Young Marines” then click “Save”. www.YoungMarines.com

YMOY - Battalion To view only Battalion level eligible Young Marines: Select “Eligible Young Marines Only” then click “Save”. www.YoungMarines.com

YMOY - Battalion Start the Battalion YMOY selection by first setting up the Board. Click on “Battalion Boards” in the YMOY Menu Select “Set Up Board” Note: Only one board may be set up per operating year. Then, set the Board date www.YoungMarines.com

YMOY - Battalion The next step will be selecting the Board Members. Battalion board consists of Battalion Commander and all Unit Commanders within the Battalion. One guest member may be included (i.e., local council member, mayor, CEO of business that supports battalion, etc.) Unit XO may be utilized as member if UC is a relation to a candidate or vice versa. A relation of a candidate shall not be a member of the board. www.YoungMarines.com

YMOY - Battalion Once the board has been set up, several menu items will appear. “Set-Up Board” will allow you to edit the board members or date. “Nominees” will display the YM’s Name, Rank, Age (on 12/31), contact emails, and link to “View Record Book” To generate an email to eligible Young Marines, select “Emails”, then “Generate Email” www.YoungMarines.com

YMOY - Battalion Emails may be sent to each eligible YM, along with their “lives with” contacts and Unit Commander, to provide upcoming selection board date and location, uniform requirements, etc. www.YoungMarines.com

YMOY - Battalion Selection Board Results Selection boards have begun, now its time to record and report the results for Battalion Young Marine of the Year Selection. Select “Results” www.YoungMarines.com

YMOY - Battalion Selection Board Results: When completing the results report, include notes on each YM’s performance. Try to keep notes positive and constructive. If a YM did not stand the board, please note the reason. Lastly, the YM’s will be ranked, with “1” being the Battalion YMOY. Board Summary: Should contain a synopsis of the entire board process and include an explanation for the YMOY selection. This page may be saved each time an edit or addition is made. Be sure it is complete prior to selecting “Finalize”. www.YoungMarines.com

YMOY - Battalion Finalize Report: When “Finalize” is selected, a pop-up will appear asking if is your intent to submit results up the chain. Once “OK” is selected, the board results and report cannot be changed.* *If YMOY board results are disputed, only YMNHQ may may make changes to the YMOY board results. www.YoungMarines.com

YMOY - Battalion Board History: Once a YMOY board has been completed, results are viewable by selecting “Battalion Boards” in the “YMOY” menu. From here, there is the option to “View Report” and “View Record Book” of the selected YMOY. Note: YMOY ribbon award is not automatically entered to avoid premature notification through Fall In. YM’s will not have access to Selection Board Report. www.YoungMarines.com

YMOY - Battalion Unit YMOY Report: YMOY Selection Report is automatically emailed to the Commanders at Regiment and Division, as well as the Deputy Directors at Headquarters. Report contains list of Board Members, selected YMOY with notes, and the Board Summary. www.YoungMarines.com

YMOY - Battalion Questions If you have any questions regarding the YMOY selection process or criteria, please contact your Division Commander. If you have questions regarding the YMOY reporting procedure, please contact YMNHQ at 800-717-0060 ext 204 or patricia.borka@youngmarines.com. www.YoungMarines.com