UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT, PARRIS ISLAND WE MAKE MARINES

( WAS GIFTED BY FAMILY AFTER COMPLETING RECRUIT TRAINING ON MCRD PI IN 2021 ) TEXT FEATURED OF PIECE Front: WE MAKE MARINES SEMPER FIDELIS Confidence Course, Physical Training Drill, Pugil Sticks, Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, Rappel Tower, Gas Chamber, Swim Week, Rifle Range, Basic Warrior Training, Physical Fitness Test, Combat Fitness Test, and The Crucible Back: MCRD PARRIS ISLAND BRIEF INFORMATION / HISTORY The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, located in Beaufort County, South Carolina, has served as the primary training ground for enlisted Marines since 1915. Situated on Parris Island in the Port Royal Sound, it is one of two recruit training depots for the United States Marine Corps, alongside Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. Parris Island is renowned for its demanding 12-week boot camp that transforms civilians into disciplined Marines through intense physical training, military instruction, and the Corps’ core values of honor, courage, and commitment. Since its founding, the depot has trained over a million Marines who have gone on to serve in major military operations around the world. Known as the “Birthplace of Marines,” it remains central to Marine Corps tradition and identity.