Videos

Explore the Parris Island Marine Museum located on the second oldest post in the United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C.. Inside the museum, visitors embark on a journey, following exhibitions that focus on the local Low Country area to the Marines who have served at every echelon of service. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Luis A. Ponce Alavez Jr.)

Recruits with Oscar Company 4th Recruit Training Battalion, conduct the final training events of recruit training on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., throughout April 2023. The final week of recruit training includes the Combat Endurance Course, the Final PFT, Final Drill, the Crucible Hike, the Crucible, and the Eagle Globe and Anchor Ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. William Horsley)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Delta Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct The Crucible on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on March 23, 2023. The crucible is a 54 hour training event that tests the recruits mental and physical toughness as well as team working ability. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Vincent Needham)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Papa Company, 4th Battalion, and Delta Company, 1st Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, complete the Day Movement Course for Basic Warrior Training (BWT) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., June 6, 2017. The course taught recruits how to overcome obstacles and apply team building skills learned throughout recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by Lance Cpl. Jordan P. Canney/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Oscar Company, 4th Battalion and Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, conduct their final Combat Fitness Test (CFT) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., May 23, 2017. The CFT is an annual requirement for Marines and a graduation requirement for recruits to complete recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Lance Cpl. Debra S. Rookus/Released)

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island conducted an anti-terrorism/force protection exercise Feb. 2, 2017. The exercise simulated an active shooter and hostage situation and was designed to test various aspects of the depot’s emergency response capabilities. During the exercise, Marine Corps law enforcement officers responded to the All-Weather Training Facility after an active shooter entered and shot into a crowd of family day attendees before taking hostages in a closed room. Members of Parris Island’s Fire and Emergency Services also responded to provide medical triage and care and exercise their interoperability with their law enforcement counterparts.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island conducted an anti-terrorism/force protection exercise Feb. 2, 2017. The exercise simulated an active shooter and hostage situation and was designed to test various aspects of the depot’s emergency response capabilities. During the exercise, Marine Corps law enforcement officers responded to the All-Weather Training Facility after an active shooter entered and shot into a crowd of family day attendees before taking hostages in a closed room. Members of Parris Island’s Fire and Emergency Services also responded to provide medical triage and care and exercise their interoperability with their law enforcement counterparts.