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Welcome to the U.S. Marine Corps Parris Island, S.C. official page managed by Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

This page is intended to provide updated information and discussion on the Marine Corps.

05/08/2026

Perfecting the fundamentals

U.S. Marine Corps students with Drill Instructor School conduct drill on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 6, 2026.

Students in Drill Instructor School are tested on a variety of subjects, including drill procedures.

📸 by Lance Cpl. Ana Kalajzic

04/29/2026

STEP.. MOVING.. MOVE!

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Day Movement Course on the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April, 23, 2026.

During Basic Warrior Training week recruits are taught how to operate, strategize, and maneuver in a field environment.

📸 by Lance Cpl. Erica Arias

04/23/2026

LOCK IN!

Recruits with Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, practice sighting in on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 21, 2026.

During Grass Week, recruits learn and get tested on rifle operation and usage in preparation for the Table One Qualification the next week.

📸 by Lance Cpl. Erica Arias

04/21/2026

SHOW TIME

Recruits with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, conduct final drill on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C, April 18, 2026.

Through final drill and the five Marine attributes, recruits forged discipline and exemplary character in their recruits.

📸 by Cpl. Jordy Morales

04/17/2026

Welcome to Parris Island

New recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, arrive on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 14, 2025.

Recruits begin the receiving process with administrative processing, gear issue, and haircuts.

📸 by Lance Cpl. Ana Kalajzic & PFC Malachi Pinkston

04/16/2026

Calm Before The Storm

Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, take notes during a presentation of the Crucible’s five-paragraph order on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 14, 2026.

Recruits are made to study the five-paragraph order to prepare them for events during the crucible.

📸 by Cpl. Jordy Morales & Lance Cpl. Jacob Claudell

04/14/2026

Strengthening Alliances: ROK Army CG Visits Parris Island

Republic of Korea Army Maj. Gen. Seung Min Ryu, the Commanding General of the Republic of Korea Army Training center, conducts a tour of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., April 10, 2026.

During his time on the depot, Maj. Gen. Ryu visited with depot staff and observed recruit training methods and techniques.

📸 by Lance Cpl. Nicholas White

04/10/2026

My rifle and myself are the protectors of my country. We are the masters of my enemy.

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, prepare for their Entry Level Rifle Qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., April 8, 2026.

During recruit training, all Marines, regardless of MOS, are trained to competently handle, maintain, and operate a rifle.

📷 by Lance Cpl. Ayden Cassano

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577 Boulevard De France, Parris Island, SC, United States
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http://mcrdpi.marines.mil/

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