1. Awards Updates

2. Young Marine Map & Compass Ribbon
Awarded to a Young Marine that demonstrates knowledge on the proper use of map and compass as described in Young Marines Junior Guidebook
YM must hold the minimum rank of YM/LCpl
Plot 5 points on the map
Successfully navigate to 3 points, using 3 of the 5 points on the map OR
Successfully complete one card of the 100’ “Rope Course”
Lowest Issuing Authority: Unit Commander

3. Young Marine Land Navigation Ribbon
Awarded to a Young Marine that demonstrates knowledge on the proper use of map and compass as described in Young Marines Senior Guidebook
YM must have earned the Map & Compass Ribbon
Hold the minimum rank of YM/Sgt
Plot 5 points on a map and plan your legs from point 1 to each point in sequence to point 5
Successfully navigate, in sequence, to all 5 points on the map
Lowest Issuing Authority: Unit Commander

4. Young Marine Orienteering Ribbon
Awarded to Young Marines who complete an individual orienteering competition and lead a team through an orienteering course
YM must have earned the Map & Compass and Land Navigation Ribbons
Hold the minimum rank of YM/Sgt
Lowest Issuing Authority: Unit Commander

5. Young Marine Conservation Ribbon
Awarded to Young Marines who exhibits a strong interest in conservation through personal research and observation, oral and written communication, and daily practice
Lowest Issuing Authority - Regimental Commander
Young Marine must complete three requirements
One mandatory plus two additional
Plus
Written composition of no less than 500 words that answer four specific questions
All steps or requirements must be submitted to and approved by UC prior to submission to Regimental Commander
Lowest Issuing Authority: Regiment

6. Young Marine Marksmanship Ribbon
Awarded to a Young Marine who successfully completes the course of instruction and instructed by a Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) Coach, NRA marksmanship instructor, and/or a qualified subject matter expert as outlined in the Marksmanship Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Ribbon is awarded for completing the course of instruction, not for firing the firearm
Devices may be earned for practical shooting of the firearm
Devices indicate the level at which the Young Marine shot
Silver “M” – Unit, Bronze Palm – Battalion, Silver Palm – Regiment, Gold Palm – Division, Gold Frame – Authorized National Event
Lowest Issuing Authority: Unit Commander

7. Young Marine Distinguished Unit Citation
Awarded to a Young Marine unit for outstanding, distinguished service or performance of duty
Awarded to the National Unit of the Year
Lowest Issuing Authority: NED

8. Young Marine Unit Commendation
Awarded to a Young Marine unit that distinguishes itself by outstanding deeds of service to its country, state, and city
Awarded to the Division and Regiment Unit of the Year
Lowest Issuing Authority: Regiment
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9. Young Marine Battalion Unit of the Year Ribbon
Awarded to a Young Marine who are members of the unit that is selected as the Battalion Unit of the Year
Lowest Issuing Authority: Battalion

10. Young Marine Achievement Ribbon
Awarded to a Young Marine for a single act of meritorious service or achievement not sufficient to warrant the Commendation of Merit, for service to the Young Marines Program.
Impact award!
For the Young Marine that does something awesome.
Sustained high 1st class PFT scores, leadership/mentorship that is beyond their age, anything noteworthy.
Lowest Issuing Authority: Unit Commander

11. Personal Award Submission Process

12. Young Marine Personal Award
Submission Process
YM Personal Award Recommendation Form
Found in the Young Marine’s Library in the “Awards” Folder
Individual recommending the award fills out form
Form is routed, as an attachment, via to through the Chain of Command to the respective and/or appropriate awarding authority
Awarding authority will process the form, notify the issuing authority of the result, and make award entry in the Young Marine’s record book as required

13. YM Personal Award Recommendation Form

14. YM Personal Award Recommendation Form

15. Young Marine of the Year

16. FY 2018 YMOY Board Stats UNIT 242 Units
167 Units scheduled a board (69.01%)
140 Units completed the board process (57.85%)
168 Units awarded the YMOY Ribbon (69.42%)
REGIMENT
24 Regiments
22 scheduled a board (91.67%)
22 completed the board process (91.67%)
20 awarded the YMOY ribbon (83.33%)
BATTALION
69 Battalions
53 scheduled a board (76.81%)
46 completed the board process (66.66%)
43 awarded the YMOY Ribbon (62.32%)
*Data pulled on Feb 23, 2019

17. Unit Young Marine of the Year
Unit YMOY selection board process begins in September and concludes with finalizing the report in the database by October 10th. All Young Marine units shall have a Unit Young Marine of the Year.
Requirements (Unit):
> Unit board consists of UC, XO, and one additional AV (minimum). The senior YM of the unit may be a member of the board, if the UC desires, and that YM is not a candidate for Unit YMOY.
> One guest member may be included (i.e., local council member, MCL Detachment Commandant, host facility commander, mayor, CEO of business that supports unit, etc.).
> Each member of the board shall ask each Young Marine appearing before the board two questions. Each Young Marine presenting themselves before the board shall receive the same questions, tasks, and examinations in the same order.
Lowest Issuing Authority: Unit Commander

18. Unit Young Marine of the Year
Eligibility:
> All YMs in unit with minimum one (1) year in Young Marines program since date of recruit graduation – date
of rank to YM-Private.
Lowest Issuing Authority: Unit Commander

19. Battalion Young Marine of the Year
Battalion YMOY selection board process begins in October and concludes with finalizing the report in the database by October 31st. All Young Marine Battalions shall have a Battalion Young Marine of the Year.
Requirements:
> Battalion selection board consists of the Battalion Commander and all Unit Commanders in the Battalion (XO
may be substituted if UC unavailable). Outgoing Battalion YMOY may also be a member of the board if Battalion Commander desires. One guest member may be included (i.e., local council member, mayor, etc.).
> Each member of the board shall ask each Young Marine appearing before the board two questions. Each Young Marine presenting themselves before the board shall receive the same questions, tasks, and examinations in the same order.
Lowest Issuing Authority: Unit Commander

20. Battalion Young Marine of the Year
Eligibility:
> All Junior Leadership School (JLS) graduates that have minimum 24 months in program since date of recruit graduation – date of rank to YM-Private)
> RRW participation during previous year (yes, YM’s unit must have participated in RRW)
> Minimum Rank – YM Corporal
> Minimum Age 11 as of 31 December, previous year of year of selection
Lowest Issuing Authority: Unit Commander

21. Regiment Young Marine of the Year
Regiment YMOY selection board process begins in November and concludes with finalizing the report in the database by November 15th. All Young Marine Regiments shall have a Regiment Young Marine of the Year.
Requirements:
> Regiment selection board consists of the Regiment Commander and all Battalion Commanders (XO may be substituted if BC unavailable). Outgoing Regiment YMOY may also be a member of the board if Regiment Commander desires. One guest member may be included (i.e., local council member, mayor, etc.).
> Each member of the board shall ask each Young Marine appearing before the board two questions. Each Young Marine presenting themselves before the board shall receive the same questions, tasks, and examinations in the same order.
Lowest Issuing Authority: Unit Commander

22. Division Young Marine of the Year
Division YMOY selection board process begins in November and Headquarters Young Marines concludes with finalizing the report in the database no later than 21 December. All qualified candidates for Division YMOY consideration should appear before the Division YMOY selection board. The selected YMOY’s package will be mailed to Headquarters Young Marines, ATTN: Deputy Director.
Requirements
> Division selection board consists of Division, Assistant Division, and Regiment Commanders (XO may be substituted if RC unavailable). Outgoing Division YMOY may also be a member if the board if Division Commander desires. One guest member may be included (i.e., local council member, mayor, etc.).
> Each member of the board shall ask each Young Marine appearing before the board two questions. Each Young Marine presenting themselves before the board shall receive the same questions, tasks, and examinations in the same order.
Lowest Issuing Authority: Unit Commander

23. Division Young Marine of the Year
Eligibility:
> All Advance Leadership School (ALS) graduates
> Earned Attendance ribbon
> Earned Community Service ribbon (3rd Award)
> Earned Academic Achievement ribbon within past two years
> Project Alert certified
> RRW participation in previous year
> Minimum rank – YM-GySgt
> Minimum age 14 as of 31 December, previous year of year selected
Lowest Issuing Authority: Unit Commander

24. Questions