To inspect a platoon of 10 Young
Marines in thirty minutes, you would have no more than 3 minutes per Young
Marine. That includes your movement time. Inspections should be brief but
thorough. You should spend the same amount of time with each Young Marine.
- Wear the same uniform as the Young
Marines you are inspecting.
- Insure that the unit is ready for
inspection.
- Be firm and consistent during the
inspection, commending the effort put forth and calling attention to
discrepancies.
- When making any comments look at
the Young Marine in the eye, keep your remarks impersonal and pertinent. Never
ridicule or unnecessarily embarrass a Young Marine.
- Question your Young Marines on
general Young Marine knowledge to accustom them to answer- ing questions while
in rank.
- Pay close attention to detail when
inspecting, BUT do not become lost in detail.
- Have the squad leaders proceed you
through the inspection, so they can see and write down the discrepancies as you
note them.
- When conducting a uniform
inspection, it is a good idea to read the regulations again before the
inspection.
- Ensure that your appearance
exceeds the requirements you have placed on your Young Marines.
