<P> Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island ( often abbreviated as MCRD PI ) is an 8,095 - acre ( 32.76 km ) 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 the training of enlisted Marines . Male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and female recruits from all over the United States report here to receive their initial training . Male recruits living west of the Mississippi River receive their training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego , California , but may train at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island by special request . </P>
<P> Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island ( often abbreviated as MCRD PI ) is an 8,095 - acre ( 32.76 km ) 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 the training of enlisted Marines . Male recruits living east of the Mississippi River and female recruits from all over the United States report here to receive their initial training . Male recruits living west of the Mississippi River receive their training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego , California , but may train at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island by special request . </P>
where is parris island marine boot camp located
where is parris island marine boot camp located
within Port Royal , South Carolina , approximately 5 miles ( 8.0 km ) south of Beaufort
within Port Royal , South Carolina , approximately 5 miles ( 8.0 km ) south of Beaufort