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Boy Scouts from Troop 241 learn land navigation techniques aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on March 19, 2022. The scouts were taught the techniques by Field Training Company Instructors, and learned how to implement these techniques in their journeys as scouts to earn their Orienteering Merit Badge.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd)

Boy Scouts from Troop 241 learn land navigation techniques aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on March 19, 2022. The scouts were taught the techniques by Field Training Company Instructors, and learned how to implement these techniques in their journeys as scouts to earn their Orienteering Merit Badge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd

Boy Scouts from Troop 241 learn land navigation techniques aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on March 19, 2022. The scouts were taught the techniques by Field Training Company Instructors, and learned how to implement these techniques in their journeys as scouts to earn their Orienteering Merit Badge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd)

Boy Scouts from Troop 241 learn land navigation techniques aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on March 19, 2022. The scouts were taught the techniques by Field Training Company Instructors, and learned how to implement these techniques in their journeys as scouts to earn their Orienteering Merit Badge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd

Boy Scouts from Troop 241 learn land navigation techniques aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on March 19, 2022. The scouts were taught the techniques by Field Training Company Instructors, and learned how to implement these techniques in their journeys as scouts to earn their Orienteering Merit Badge.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd)

Boy Scouts from Troop 241 learn land navigation techniques aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on March 19, 2022. The scouts were taught the techniques by Field Training Company Instructors, and learned how to implement these techniques in their journeys as scouts to earn their Orienteering Merit Badge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd

Boy Scouts from Troop 241 learn land navigation techniques aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on March 19, 2022. The scouts were taught the techniques by Field Training Company Instructors, and learned how to implement these techniques in their journeys as scouts to earn their Orienteering Merit Badge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd)

Boy Scouts from Troop 241 learn land navigation techniques aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., on March 19, 2022. The scouts were taught the techniques by Field Training Company Instructors, and learned how to implement these techniques in their journeys as scouts to earn their Orienteering Merit Badge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd

Marines with Weapons and Field Training Battalion hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the re-opening of Hue City Range on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Mar 17, 2022. Hue City is the second of the four main recruit ranges to be refurbished. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Marines with Weapons and Field Training Battalion hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the re-opening of Hue City Range on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Mar 17, 2022. Hue City is the second of the four main recruit ranges to be refurbished. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Marines with Weapons and Field Training Battalion hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the re-opening of Hue City Range on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Mar 17, 2022. Hue City is the second of the four main recruit ranges to be refurbished. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Marines with Weapons and Field Training Battalion hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the re-opening of Hue City Range on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Mar 17, 2022. Hue City is the second of the four main recruit ranges to be refurbished. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Marines with Weapons and Field Training Battalion hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the re-opening of Hue City Range on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Mar 17, 2022. Hue City is the second of the four main recruit ranges to be refurbished. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Marines with Weapons and Field Training Battalion hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the re-opening of Hue City Range on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Mar 17, 2022. Hue City is the second of the four main recruit ranges to be refurbished. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Marines with Weapons and Field Training Battalion hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the re-opening of Hue City Range on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Mar 17, 2022. Hue City is the second of the four main recruit ranges to be refurbished. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Marines with Weapons and Field Training Battalion hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the re-opening of Hue City Range on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Mar 17, 2022. Hue City is the second of the four main recruit ranges to be refurbished. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Marines with Weapons and Field Training Battalion hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the re-opening of Hue City Range on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Mar 17, 2022. Hue City is the second of the four main recruit ranges to be refurbished. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Marines with Weapons and Field Training Battalion hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the re-opening of Hue City Range on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., Mar 17, 2022. Hue City is the second of the four main recruit ranges to be refurbished. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Staff Sgt. Christopher Davis and Staff Sgt. Mark Gulotta, with the Recruit Training Regiment, pose for a photo on the Peatross Parade aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb 25, 2022. Davis spent weeks training Gulotta to take over the position of "the voice". (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Staff Sgt. Christopher Davis and Staff Sgt. Mark Gulotta, with the Recruit Training Regiment, pose for a photo on the Peatross Parade aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb 25, 2022. Davis spent weeks training Gulotta to take over the position of "the voice". (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Staff Sgt. Christopher Davis and Staff Sgt. Mark Gulotta, with the Recruit Training Regiment, discuss vocal techniques on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb 25, 2022. "The Voice" is the title given to the Marine who is selected to be the narrator for official Parris Island ceremonies and events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Staff Sgt. Christopher Davis and Staff Sgt. Mark Gulotta, with the Recruit Training Regiment, discuss vocal techniques on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb 25, 2022. "The Voice" is the title given to the Marine who is selected to be the narrator for official Parris Island ceremonies and events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Staff Sgt. Mark Gulotta, with Recruit Training Regiment, narrates a recruit graduation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb 25, 2022. Gulotta completed his first graduation ceremony on February 25. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Staff Sgt. Mark Gulotta, with Recruit Training Regiment, narrates a recruit graduation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb 25, 2022. Gulotta completed his first graduation ceremony on February 25. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Staff Sgt. Mark Gulotta, with Recruit Training Regiment, narrates a recruit graduation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb 25, 2022. Gulotta completed his first graduation ceremony on February 25. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Staff Sgt. Mark Gulotta, with Recruit Training Regiment, narrates a recruit graduation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb 25, 2022. Gulotta completed his first graduation ceremony on February 25. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Staff Sgt. Christopher Davis and Staff Sgt. Mark Gulotta, with the Recruit Training Regiment, discuss vocal techniques on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb 25, 2022. "The Voice" is the title given to the Marine who is selected to be the narrator for official Parris Island ceremonies and events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Staff Sgt. Christopher Davis and Staff Sgt. Mark Gulotta, with the Recruit Training Regiment, discuss vocal techniques on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb 25, 2022. "The Voice" is the title given to the Marine who is selected to be the narrator for official Parris Island ceremonies and events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Staff Sgt. Christopher Davis and Staff Sgt. Mark Gulotta, with the Recruit Training Regiment, discuss vocal techniques on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb 25, 2022. "The Voice" is the title given to the Marine who is selected to be the narrator for official Parris Island ceremonies and events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Staff Sgt. Christopher Davis and Staff Sgt. Mark Gulotta, with the Recruit Training Regiment, discuss vocal techniques on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb 25, 2022. "The Voice" is the title given to the Marine who is selected to be the narrator for official Parris Island ceremonies and events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Staff Sgt. Mark Gulotta, with Recruit Training Regiment, narrates a recruit graduation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb 25, 2022. Gulotta completed his first graduation ceremony on February 25. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Staff Sgt. Mark Gulotta, with Recruit Training Regiment, narrates a recruit graduation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Feb 25, 2022. Gulotta completed his first graduation ceremony on February 25. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Visit the Parris Island Museum, where every artifact holds a story. Our displays range from Spanish and French settlements during the 16th century, to the development of Parris Island as a training depot for U.S. Marines, to exhibits on World Wars I and II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Every Marine who trains at Parris Island walks through our hallowed halls to learn more about their legacy. Be sure to check out the video on the trials of modern recruit training! We also welcome locals and tourists to learn about the local history of the area. When you’re getting ready to leave, ask the front desk for the Iron Mike Driving Tour to see more of the depot.

Visit the Parris Island Museum, where every artifact holds a story. Our displays range from Spanish and French settlements during the 16th century, to the development of Parris Island as a training depot for U.S. Marines, to exhibits on World Wars I and II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Every Marine who trains at Parris Island walks through our hallowed halls to learn more about their legacy. Be sure to check out the video on the trials of modern recruit training! We also welcome locals and tourists to learn about the local history of the area. When you’re getting ready to leave, ask the front desk for the Iron Mike Driving Tour to see more of the depot.

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U.S. Marines with Drill Instructor School, Recruit Training Regiment, conduct and are graded on close order drill aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. on February 23, 2022.

Close order drill is a foundation of discipline and esprit de corps in the United States Marine Corps. Additionally, it is one of the oldest methods for developing confidence and troop leading abilities in a Marine Corps unit's subordinate leaders.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd)

U.S. Marines with Drill Instructor School, Recruit Training Regiment, conduct and are graded on close order drill aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C. on February 23, 2022. Close order drill is a foundation of discipline and esprit de corps in the United States Marine Corps. Additionally, it is one of the oldest methods for developing confidence and troop leading abilities in a Marine Corps unit's subordinate leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dakota Dodd

Parris Island's newest drill instructors graduate with class 1-22, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 17, 2021. These drill instructors will be dispersed through the four recruit training battalions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Parris Island's newest drill instructors graduate with class 1-22, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 17, 2021. These drill instructors will be dispersed through the four recruit training battalions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification remediation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2021. Recruits who fail their initial swim qualification are required to return for additional training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Recruits from Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, conduct swim qualification remediation on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Dec. 15, 2021. Recruits who fail their initial swim qualification are required to return for additional training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Harper

Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island