Marine boot camp is extremely challenging -- both physically and mentally -- and considered to be tougher than the basic training programs of any of the other military services. All recruits go to one of two locations for basic training; Recruit Training Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina, or Recruit Training Depot at San Diego.

All recruits will attend Marine Corps Recruit Training at one of two locations: Recruit Training Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina Recruit Training Depot in San Diego, California Where recruits will go will depend on where they enlist. Those that enlist west of the Mississippi will likely attend boot camp in San Diego.

Two locations turn men into Marines: The Recruit Training Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina The Recruit Training Depot at San Diego Where you go depends largely upon where you enlist. Those who enlist west of the Mississippi will likely go through boot camp in San Diego, while those in the east will attend at Parris Island.