Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island (often abbreviated as
MCRD PI) is an military installation located within
Port Royal, South Carolina, approximately 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.