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Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is a U.S. Marine Corps installation in South Carolina, established in 1915, that serves as the sole recruit training facility for male and female Marines recruited east of the Mississippi River.
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Where do female Marine recruits go to boot camp?
Unlike male recruits who are divided between two locations, all female enlisted Marine recruits complete their boot camp exclusively at MCRD Parris Island. It is the only Marine Corps Recruit Depot equipped and authorized to train women.
Where is Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island located geographically?
MCRD Parris Island is located on a historic island in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It sits roughly midway between the cities of Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina.
When was the Parris Island Marine Corps installation officially established?
The facility was officially established as a Marine Corps recruit depot in 1915. However, its strategic location had been used for naval stationing and military defense long before the Marines officially took residence.
Which recruits are assigned to Parris Island rather than San Diego?
Parris Island is the sole training facility for all female recruits, as well as male recruits who reside east of the Mississippi River. Male recruits living west of the Mississippi are assigned to MCRD San Diego.
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