In 1915 this island off South Carolina was designated a Marine Corps recruit depot
[DOC] [TLE] Parris Island - Beaufort-SC.com [PAR] The Parris Island Marine Corps Base is easily one of the most recognizable 
marine ... After this long period of growth, Parris Island was officially designated 
as a Marine Corps Recruit Depot and training station on November 1, 1915, and 
... in an intensive 13-week course where marines are cut off from the rest of the 
world,... [DOC] [TLE] Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island - Revolvy [PAR] MCRD Parris Island is used for the training of enlisted Marines .