Parris Island is one of two Marine Corps Recruit Depots in the United States, located in South Carolina. It serves as the primary training site for all female recruits and male recruits from the eastern half of the Mississippi River. Established in 1915, Parris Island is known for its intense 13-week boot camp that transforms civilians into United States Marines through rigorous physical training, combat instruction, and strict discipline. The base is famous for its iconic “Yellow Footprints,” where recruits first stand when they arrive.