1. Required time in previous grade:
   • Three months as Lance Corporal
2. Citizenship
   • Know and explain history of US Flag.
   • Demonstrate how to properly respect, raise, lower, display and fold the flag.
   • Know Young Marine Creed.
3. Leadership
   • Know 14 leadership traits.
   • Know Young Marine Obligation.
   • Know Pledge of Allegiance.
   • Know 11 general orders.
4. Physical Fitness
   • Pass PFT with a score of 250 or more.
   • Swim a minimum of 25 yards.
5. School
   • Rate excellent in effort and conduct.
6. Home and Outside Activities
   • Be cooperative and helpful to family and friends
   • be responsible for and perform at least one household chore daily
7. Personal Habits:
   • Practice good manners and develop good posture.
8. Close order drill:
   • Show ability to command and drill a squad.
9. Other subjects:
   • Pass standardized exam with a score of 80% or better.
     Exam will include questions identified in this study guide.
   • Pass map and compass test.