Marine Band San Diego marches in a graduation ceremony for with Echo Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego,... View Details

MCRDSD is located just northwest of downtown San Diego and north of the San Diego International Airport, Lindbergh Field. Gate 5 (Washington St.) is the main visitor gate. Entering and Leaving the Depot

The Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Marine Corps Recruit Depot webpage has information on the School Liaison Program, Exceptional Family Member Program, classes through Marine Corps Family Team Building, counseling services, employment opportunity and assistance, events on MCRD and more!

The Depot's primary function is to take quality young men from the western two-thirds of the United States and transform them through the foundations of rigorous basic training, our shared legacy, and a commitment to our Core Values, preparing them to win our Nation’s battles in service to the country.

Please be aware and consider any LIVE STREAM advertisement for MCRD San Diego Graduation as Fraudulent. Please follow our social media pages and updates here on our MCRDSD website. First Recruit Training Battalion A, B, C, D RTBn Co, Platoons 1000-1200

Since MCRD San Diego’s inception over one million recruits have been trained here. There is a shared belief that Marines are forged in a furnace of common hardship and tough training. This shared, intense experience creates bonds of camaraderie and standards of conduct so strong that Marines will let nothing stand in their way.

Marine Lodge San Diego is located at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. We are part of Marine Corps Hospitality Services, which provides lodging for all military personnel and their families across all of the marine corps bases.

Sergeant Major, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA

Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, pose with their trophies after the HQ&SVBn 2018 Atlas Cup Games at MCRD San Diego, Jan 25. The trophies awarded at the end of the event consisted of …

The Museum is located on the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, an active U.S. Military base. Please read our ‘Visit Us’ page for information about how to access the base to visit the Museum.