Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by …

These basic Marines must be instilled with the discipline to obey orders, respect authority, and uphold our warrior ethos. The Recruit Training Matrix has a schedule of what recruits will face each day …

A recruit with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct zeroing and live-fire drills for the Table 1 Qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., July 15, 2025.

Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United States Marines by …

Each recruit will face his or her own challenges at Parris Island, but there are some requirements every recruit must overcome before claiming the title of Marine.

By February 1944, the commandant approved a 16-week training schedule, with eight weeks of basic training and eight weeks of field training. Parris Island established an elementary school for men …

Osprey Inn (On Base) Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island 843-228-2744 If there is no available lodging, try Inns of the Corps (below). Inns of the Corps Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort 843-522 …

Vehicle/parking passes are not required for typical daily visitors of Parris Island, such as those coming for graduation and other related events. There is only one road on and off Parris Island, and having a …

In addition to basic instruction, Parris Island also served as a training site for a number of specialty schools and units, including defense battalions; the 5th Barrage Balloon Squadron; and Marine …

Aug 20, 2025 · After over a year of training, Avila will be one of the few Marines to leave Parris Island as a Lance Cpl. And will continue training at Marine Combat Training in the School of Infantry East, N.C.