Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
| Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island | |
|---|---|
| Parris Island, South Carolina | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Military base |
| Owner | United States |
| Controlled by | United States Marine Corps |
| Open to the public | No |
| Website | mcrdpi.marines.mil |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1861 |
| In use | 1915–present |
| Garrison information | |
| Current commander | Brigadier General Ahmed T. Williamson |
| Garrison | Recruit Training Regiment (1st–4th Battalions) Support Battalion Headquarters & Service Battalion Weapons & Field Training Battalion 6th Marine Corps District |
Parris Island Drydock and Commanding Generals House | |
| Coordinates | 32°20′21.7″N 80°41′23.8″W / 32.339361°N 80.689944°W |
| Area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 78002492 |
| Added to NRHP | November 21, 1978 |
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island (often abbreviated as MCRD PI) is an 8,095-acre (32.76 km2) military installation located within Port Royal, South Carolina, approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Beaufort, the community that is typically associated with the installation. MCRD Parris Island is used for United States Marine Corps Recruit Training of enlisted United States Marines. Recruits living east of the Mississippi River report there to receive initial training. Recruits living west of the Mississippi River receive training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, but may train at MCRD Parris Island by special request. Parris Island is only open to civilians for the Museum, individuals who would like to go to the museum should be aware that prior criminal history such as felonies and drug charges will prevent them from entering the island.