Young Marines Ranks and Requirements (as of 8/16/2005)
 To be consided for the next rank, you must perform the process described in MVCompOrd 1001 Promotion Policy
You can also review the National Promotion Policy 2005-01
Guidebook Rank Picture Rank Available via Meritorious Promotion Requirements (* = Can be completed anytime within the guidebook)
Basic NONE Private
YM/Pvt (YM1)		 Yes * Perform 50 Hrs - Community Service (Earn Community Service Ribbon)

* Earn Basic First Aid Ribbon
Private First Class
YM/PFC (YM2)		 Yes
Lance Corporal
YM/LCpl (YM3)		 No - Pass Basic Test
Junior Corporal
YM/Cpl (YM4)		 Yes * Earn CPR Ribbon

Earn Junior Leadership School Award before being promoted to Sgt

Sergeant
YM/Sgt (YM5)		 No - Pass Junior Test
Senior Staff Sergeant
YM/SSgt (YM6)		 Yes * Re-qualify in CPR

Earn Senior Leadership School Award before being promoted to GySgt

Gunnery Sergeant
YM/GySgt (YM7)		 No - Pass Senior Test
Advanced Master Sergeant
YM/MSgt (YM8)		 Yes  
First Sergeant
YM/1sSgt (YM8)		 No - Must be Assigned by the Unit CO Must be a MSgt
Master Gunnery Sergeant
YM/MGySgt (YM9)		 No - Pass Advanced Test Hold Billet of 1sSgt

Earn Advanced Leadership School Award

Sergeant Major
YM/SgtMaj (YM9)		 No - Must be Assigned by the Battalion, Regiment or Division CO Must be a MGySgt
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