Headquarters and Service Battalion

Headquarters and Service Battalion is the parent command for the personnel who provide continuous
support to the depot and its subordinate commands in order to accomplish the depot’s mission of "Making Marines."

The battalion is comprised Headquarters Company and Service Company.
The companies and their respective sections provide critical support to depot operations, recruit training and recruiting operations.

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H&S BATTALION HOME

CO'S POLICY STATEMENTS
S1
- 843-228-3206
- To identify your sponsor, please contact the S-1
S3
- 843-228-3126
S4
- 843-228-2939
CAREER PLANNER
- 843-228-3269
CHAPLAIN
- 843-228-3138
SACO
- 843-228-2019
Family Readiness
- Quarterly Newsletter
- Marine Corps Family Team Building

Resources

UNIT LEADERS

Commanding Officer, Headquarters & Service Battalion

Col. Ricardo T. Player

Commanding Officer, Headquarters & Service Battalion...

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Sergeant Major, Headquarters & Service Battalion

Sgt. Maj. John. R. Preston

From Easley, South Carolina, SgtMaj Preston enlisted in the Marine Corps and attended recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina. Upon completion of School of Infantry, and the Basic Security Guard School, PFC Preston reported to the newly formed 2d Fleet...