This documentary short film describes how the United States Marine Corps trained its recruits in 1959 at Parris Island, South Carolina, home of the larger of the two Marine Corps Recruit Depots.
Recruits are shown arriving at the base, being shorn of their hair, fitted for new uniforms, and taught military discipline and bearing.
Training in hand-to-hand combat, riflery, close-order drill, and first aid is provided, and physical training through exercise, obstacle courses, and swimming is emphasized.
Recruits who succeed in their training graduate as United States Marines.
