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Required Orientation

We normally only have two Recruit Training Classes per year, spring (April) and fall (September). The next session will be updated on our website on the Recruit Training page about one to two months prior to beginning orientations. These (mandatory) orientations are held over three weeks about two to three weeks before the Recruit Training starts.

Our unit is kept small for many reasons. One of which is we like to maintain about 25 to 35 actively attending Young Marines. Our normal Graduation is 8 to 15 Young Marines and our attrition level is around 5 to 10 kids a year. For this reason, we only have sessions twice a year. After Recruit Training we meet most every Tuesday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm and some Saturdays (which may include an overnight stay).

To be enrolled in the Young Marine Recruit Training, ALL parents and/or guardians, as well as the youth MUST attend one of the orientation meetings, (please notify Recruiting of your choice.) usually scheduled 30-60 days prior to the commencement of the recruit training. The purpose of the orientation is for the IDTVYM staff to have a formal chance to introduce the youth and adults to the Young Marine program and what to expect during the recruit training process, complete required admin forms, answer questions you may have about the Young Marine program, and to fit the new recruits for their respective uniforms. Which are ordered (after initial fee is paid) for wear at graduation.

All prospective Young Marines MUST HAVE a (sports type) physical completed prior to commencement of the recruit training. If a physical was done at the beginning of the current school year, please check with admin persons to see if this physical is acceptable.

All Orientations are held at Building 916, Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho on the following dates:

7 March 2012 1900 (7 pm) Orientation session 1

14 March 2012 1900 (7 pm) Orientation session 2

21 March 2012 1900 (7 pm) Orientation session 3

If you are unable to attend the orientation because of work schedule conflicts, please contact us so that we may discuss alternate arrangements with you.

SCHEDULED RECRUIT TRAINING DATES

WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT OUR SPRING RECRUIT TRAINING DATES HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED. RECRUIT TRAINING WILL BE HELD ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:

Friday 13 April “Receiving Day” 1800 (6pm) Building 916 Gowen Field

Training Days are:         
14 & 15 April 0800-1800 (8am to 6pm)(Saturday & Sunday)
 21 & 22 April 0800-1800 (8am to 6pm) (Saturday & Sunday)
 28 & 29 April 0800-1800 (8am to 6pm) (Saturday & Sunday)
Graduation:  1 May 1800 (6pm)(Tuesday)

Download the schedule in .pdf format by clicking here!

RECRUIT GRADUATION will take place at Gowen Field, Bldg 800

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Payment plans are available upon request. The one-time registration fee is $300 per Young Marine Recruit. Of this amount, a portion is a non-refundable administrative fee. (This non-refundable fee is used to cover the national insurance fee, dog tags, uniform sewing fees and unit admin costs.) The remaining amount is applied to the purchase of the Young Marine guidebook, and uniform (which include: camouflage utilities, boots, cover, red Young Marine t-shirt, patches, name tapes and web belt). The Young Marine Recruit will only be required to purchase his/her own black socks, white t-shirt and black running shorts. Optional is a gray sweat suit with NO picture or text.

IS THERE AN ANNUAL FEE?

Re-registration occurs every year (August-September). The annual fee is primarily for insurance costs and currently runs approximately $50 per Young Marine.

RECRUIT TRAINING FORMS PACKET (REQUIRED - Completed PRIOR TO BOOT CAMP)

Click here to download the required Recruit Training Forms packet in .pdf format

In addition to the forms included in the above packet you will need:

• The Physical Examination form (included in packet), school sports physical or Dr. office exam form must be current (within 30 days prior to the commencement of training)

• A copy of the recruits Social Security Card (for SSN verification only)

• A copy of the recruits Birth Certificate

• A copy of the recruits current medical insurance card (front and back)