SGT Requirements

This page is from The Website for Young Marines

1. Required time in previous grade:
   • Four months as Corporal
2. Citizenship
   • Know
     1. your state's governor
     2. U.S. Senators
     3. U.S. Representatives
     4. your State Senator
     5. your State Representative
   • Memorize the names of all the U.S. Presidents.
   • Memorize the names of the 50 states and 8 possessions.
3. Leadership
   • Know Leadership Principles
4. Physical Fitness
   • Pass PFT with a score of 250 or more.
   • Swim a minimum of 50 yards.
5. School
   • Maintain excellent conduct and do work consistent with ability.
6. Home and Outside Activities
   • Make own bed daily and take care of room.
   • Assist parents with more than one chore.
7. Personal Habits:
   • Keep room and personal effects in order.
   • Take pride in personal appearance.
   • Uniform neat and clean at all times.
8. Close order drill:
   • Be able to drill and INSTRUCT a squad.
9. Other subjects:
   • Be able to read a map.
   • Be able to use a compass.
   • Pass the Sergeant's test with a minimum of 80%.
     Exam will include questions identified in this study guide.

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