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What makes Parris Island so important?
Parris Island was captured by the Union Army in 1861 during the American Civil War. It became a coaling station during the war. After the war, through the efforts of African-American Congressman Robert Smalls, it continued as a coaling station for the United States Navy and became known as the Port Royal Naval Station.
Is Parris Island a true island?
Parris Island, one of the Sea Islands on the Atlantic coast, in Port Royal Sound, just south of the island and town of Port Royal, in Beaufort county, southern South Carolina, U.S. Spanish Franciscans and Jesuits came there in the 1520s and attempted to establish missions among the Native Americans.
Where do Marines go after Parris Island?
The School of Infantry
The School of Infantry (SOI) is where Marines go after Marine boot camp to continue their training as a Marine. The School of Infantry is divided into two different schools; Infantry Training Battalion (ITB) and Marine Combat Training (MCT).
Why is MCRD Parris Island so famous?
Parris Island is the iconic setting for that movie and as such, MCRD Parris Island will forever be the sentinel location for Marine recruit training. There is so much “suck” associated with that place that Marines forged at Parris Island will forever feel they have the bragging rights over Hollywood Marines.
What is it like to be a marine at Parris Island?
There is so much “suck” associated with that place that Marines forged at Parris Island will forever feel they have the bragging rights over Hollywood Marines. For example, it can be either really cold in the winter, or really hot in the summer.
Who’s who at Parris Island’s Marine Corps recruit depot?
In attendance were Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island’s commanding general, Brig. Gen. James F. Glynn, his family, and depot Sergeant Major, Sgt. Major William Carter. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Dana Beesley)
What is the Crucible at Parris Island?
Recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Crucible aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb. 20-22. The Crucible is a 54-hour culmination event that ends with recruits earning their Eagle, Globe and Anchor and the title U.S. Marine.