# U.S. MARINE CORPS THIS IS PARRIS ISLAND 1960s BOOT CAMP FILM 78344

Since 1915, the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina (or simply Parris Island) has trained enlisted personnel. This 1960s Marine Corps “unclassified” film introduces the viewer to Parris Island, and opens at mark 00:32 with a shot of the United States Marine Corps enlisted contract, as the narrator spells out the basic requirements of a Marine. Nervous recruits stand at attention as a Marine captain delivers the oath of enlistment. A smiling master sergeant directs the recruits onto a Greyhound bus and arrives at Parris Island at mark 02:25 begin boot camp. The narrator recounts the history of the island as the cameraman shoots footage that includes young recruits marching in formation. “Before they leave recruit training, they will be molded into United States Marines,” the audience is assured at mark 03:45 . With that, training begins. A drill instructor barks orders as the recruits are hustled off the bus. Their first Marine Corp haircut follows starting at mark 04:22 , to ensure uniformity and equality within the platoon. A shower scene follows at mark 05:24 , not only for cleanliness but also a symbolic cleansing “to wash away old habits and ideas.” Eye exams, dental exams, and distribution of uniforms follow before the recruit platoon is turned over to their drill instructor. Over the shouting, the narrator explains, “To train them, he must control them.” Reveille for the recruits is captured starting at mark 06:54 (4:55 a.m. for…

- Kind: Film
- Genres: Industrial and advertising
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/78344ThisIsParrisIsland)
- Licence or status: none stated by the archive
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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