Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Family & Friends

Tap, Rack, BANG!
Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct Table 1 qualification on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 28, 2024.
During qualification, recruits tested their knowledge of the fundamentals of marksmanship

Recruits with Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the gas chamber during chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 29, 2023.

Sweep! Sweep! Pull!
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Day Movement Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Jan. 11, 2024.
The Day Movement course teaches recruits how to operate in a tactical environment with both squad and fire team tactics.

Splish! Splash!
Recruits with Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, receive coaching during swim week on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 4, 2023.
Following coaching, recruits must demonstrate their proficiency in the water in order to progress to the next phase of recruit training.

Confidence Is Key!
Recruits with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the Confidence Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 31, 2023.
After demonstrations, recruits complete various physically and mentally challenging obstacles.

Marines to be Promoted!
New U.S. Marines are promoted aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.
Marines can be selected for meritorious promotions based on their outstanding performance during recruit training.