Recruit Training
Parris Island is the birthplace of basically trained Marines. It is here where America's young men and women transform intoMarines. We believe that Marines are forged in a furnace of shared hardship and tough training. This common intense experience creates bondsof comradeship and standards of conduct so strong that Marines will let nothing stand in their way. This belief will continue to be the basis upon which we make Marines.
Holding on to the high character of the Marines of the past, we look for ways to inculcate the strong values that have become synonymous with theMarine Corps. Through Parris Island's challenging recruit training the Marine Corps is preparing its Marines for the 21st century.
Marine Corps recruits are trained not only physically and mentally, but morally as well. Forming the bedrock of any Marine's character are the Core Values -- Honor, Courage and Commitment. By incorporating thesevalues into recruit training, the Marine created is not just a basically trained, morally conscious, Marine, but also a better American citizen who will return to society following his or her service to this country.
This gives a day-by-day, week-by-week account of everything Recruits do in Recruit Training.
Once a Marine, Always a Marine
