Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot General Information
Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot is located on the east coast of
South Carolina. Click here for more
information on air, bus, and train transportation for Marine Corps Recruit
Depot.
Due to security measures that are in place at Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot you may experience delays getting onto the
Depot. Be sure to allow for extra time to make sure you arrive
at the graduation event on time.
During your recruit’s ninth week at Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Deport
(MCRD), your recruit will send home an informational letter that contains very important information regarding graduation, including your recruit’s graduation date
and the vehicle pass for the base.
Documentation required to obtain a vehicle pass if not obtain in advance for entrance into
Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot:
- Drivers license
- Proof of Insurance
- Vehicle Registration
What to wear to a graduation ceremony? Your Marine will be dressed in
a seasonal service uniform and military guests are asked to either wear
their service equivalent or dress uniform. Conservative attire is
recommended for the civilian guests.
There are no animals allowed at the Graduation. The only exception is for service animals. Cell phones are not allowed in use while driving unless you have a hands free connection. Seat belts are required and strictly enforced.
Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot Graduation Schedule
Basic Training graduations from the Marines are conducted every
Friday.
Upcoming Graduations
| Graduation Date |
Male Company |
Female Company |
| March 1, 2019 |
Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion
Platoons 1016-1018 and 1020-1022 |
Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion
Platoons 4006 and 4007 |
| March 8, 2019 |
Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion
Platoons 2016-2018 and 2020-2022 |
November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion
Platoons 4008 and 4009 |
| March 29, 2019 |
India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion
Platoons 3016-3018 and 3020-3022 |
Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion
Platoons 4010 and 4011 |
| April 5, 2019 |
Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion
Platoons 1024-1026 and 1028-1030 |
|
| April 12, 2019 |
Fox Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion
Platoons 2024-2026 and 2028-2030 |
Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion
Platoons 4012 and 4013 |
| April 19, 2019 |
Kilo Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion
Platoons 3024-3026 and 3028-3030 |
|
| April 26, 2019 |
Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion
Platoons 1032-1034 and 1036-1038 |
November Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion
Platoons 4014 and 4015 |
| May 3, 2019 |
Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion
Platoons 2032-2034 and 2036-2038 |
Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion
Platoons 4016 and 4017 |
| May 17, 2019 |
Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion
Platoons 3032-3034 and 3036-3038 |
Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion
Platoons 4018 and 4019 |
| May 24, 2019 |
Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion
Platoons 1040-1042 and 1044-1046 |
|
| May 31, 2019 |
Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion
Platoons 2040-2042 and 2044-2046 |
Oscar Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion
Platoon 4020 and 4021 |
For complete graduation details and schedule of events
please
click here.
