1. Required time in previous grade:
Six months as Sergeant
2. Citizenship
Be able to discuss the decleration of independence and U.S. Constitution
Know what the amendments are
3. Leadership
Prepare adn conduct an instruction period on leadership
4. Physical Fitness
Pass the PFT with a score of 250 points or more
swim a minimum of a 100 yards
5. School
Have a solid 2.0 average
know what a scholarship is and prepare to talk on college scholarships for your unit
Be a member of a group or team (school or extra curricular)
6. Home and outside activities
Perform extra household duties without being asked
7. Personal Habits
Demonstrate proper social skills
8. Close order drill
be able to drill and instruct a platoon
9. Other subjects
Be proficient in map and compass
Be able to pass the map and compass exam
Be able to pass the wilderness exam
10. Must have passed twelfth Birthday
We are United States Marines, and for two and a quarter centuries we have defined the standards of courage,
esprit, and military prowess.
Gen. James L. Jones, USMC (CMC); 10 November 2000