Midshipmen Guidebook

Updated 28 September 02

Table of Contents

Training Schedule...................................................................................................... iii

BCO’s Section

Battalion Structure.................................................................................................. 1-1

Expectations for All Midshipmen............................................................................ 1-3

Honor Platoon Guidelines....................................................................................... 1-4

Academics Section

Academic Regulations............................................................................................ 2-1

Academic Awards................................................................................................. 2-4

Required and Equivalent Courses........................................................................... 2-5

PT Section

Midshipmen Physical Readiness Program................................................................ 3-1

Abridged PFA Standards....................................................................................... 3-3

Swimming Requirements......................................................................................... 3-6

Administrative Section

Special Request/Authorization (Chits)..................................................................... 4-1

Example Chit......................................................................................................... 4-2

Illness on a Drill Day.............................................................................................. 4-3

Passing Word to the Battalion via Email.................................................................. 4-4

Proper Memo Format............................................................................................ 4-5

Military Section

Protocol................................................................................................................. 5-1

Battalion Inspection Score Sheet ........................................................................... 5-4

Explanation of Inspection Score Sheet.................................................................... 5-5

Selected Uniform Regulations................................................................................. 5-7

Selected Grooming Regulations............................................................................ 5-12

Correct Wear of Uniform..................................................................................... 5-16

Inspection Knowledge.......................................................................................... 5-19

Enlisted Ratings and MOS’s................................................................................. 5-21

How to Fold the National Ensign.......................................................................... 5-23
Marine Corps Drill and Ceremonies Manual, chapter 2..................................... 5-25

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