1. YMOY - Division 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!

2. YMOY - Division Eligibility Requirements: ALS graduate DEA device
Project Alert certified
Community Leadership award (waived requirement for FY-2018)
Attended at least one SPACES or NDSP event (other than NLA)
Unit RRW participation in the previous year (Unit must have submitted RRW AAR to National HQ)
Academic Achievement earned within past two years
Minimum age: 15 as of 31 December, of year selected
Junior in high school (max)
Minimum Rank – YM-GySgt
Division Commanders will consider any candidate from an independent Battalion that is qualified for Division level YMOY.
Click on “YMOY” to view requirements for each level of Young Marine of the Year.

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YMOY Requirements Overview

4. YMOY - Division Eligibility:
To view eligible YMs in your unit, select “Eligibility Matrix” from the YMOY Menu.

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To view all Division level active Young Marines’ eligibility:
Select “All Active Young Marines” then click “Save”.

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7. YMOY - Division To view only Division level eligible Young Marines:
Select “Eligible Young Marines Only” then click “Save”.

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Start the Division YMOY selection by first setting up the Board.
Click on “Division 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

9. YMOY - Division The next step will be selecting the Board Members.
Division board consists of Division Commander, Assistant Division Commander, and Regiment Commanders.
One guest member may be included (i.e., local council member, mayor, CEO of business that supports division, etc.).  
Division Commanders will consider any candidate from an independent Battalion that is qualified for Division level YMOY.
Regiment XO may be utilized as member if Regiment Commander is a relation to a candidate.
A relation of a candidate shall not be a member of the board.

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Once the board has been set up, the next step is to determine High School Seniors. Select “Nominees” from the Action menu.
Indicate YM’s known to be High School Seniors then click “Save”

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Now that seniors are identified, 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 s, Edit HS Senior and link to “View Record Book”
To generate an to eligible Young Marines, select “ s”, then “Generate ”

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s may be sent to each eligible YM, along with their “lives with” contacts, to provide upcoming selection board date and location, uniform requirements, etc.

13. YMOY - Division Selection Board Results
Selection boards have begun, now its time to record and report the results for Unit Young Marine of the Year Selection. Select “Results”

14. YMOY - Division 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.
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”.

15. YMOY - Division 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.

16. YMOY - Division Board History:
Once a YMOY board has been completed, results are viewable by selecting “Division 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 awarded to avoid premature notification through Fall In.

17. YMOY - Division Division Unit YMOY Report:
YMOY Selection Report is automatically ed to the Deputy Directors at Headquarters.
Report contains list of Board Members, selected YMOY with notes, and the Board Summary.

18. YMOY - Division 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 ext 204 or