Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego
San Diego, California
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Historic District
LocationS of jct. of Barnett Ave. and Pacific Hwy., San Diego, California
Coordinates32°44′31″N 117°11′50″W / 32.74194°N 117.19722°W / 32.74194; -117.19722
Area110 acres (45 ha)
ArchitectGoodhue, Bertram G.; Dawson Construction Co.
Architectural styleMission/Spanish Revival
NRHP reference No.90001477
Added to NRHPJanuary 31, 1991
Site information
TypeMilitary base
Controlled by United States Marine Corps
Websitemcrdsd.marines.mil
Site history
Built1919
In use1919–present
Garrison information
Current
commander
BGen Jason L. Morris
GarrisonRecruit training
Drill instructor training
Recruiter training

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego (MCRD San Diego) is a United States Marine Corps military installation in San Diego, California. It lies between San Diego Bay and Interstate 5, adjacent to San Diego International Airport and the former Naval Training Center San Diego. MCRD San Diego's main mission is the initial training of enlisted male and female recruits living west of the Mississippi River. Over 21,000 recruits are trained each year. As of 2022, 1.5 million recruits have completed their boot camp training at the depot. It is also the home to the Marine Corps' Recruiter School and Drill Instructors School.