What is family day MCRD San Diego?
It is a chance to mingle with other new Marine families, meet the Senior Drill Instructors, relax on the beautiful bay on MCRD San Diego and get a sneak peek slide show of the crucible for the graduating class. A portion of the event is presented outdoors from 1600-1800. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
What time is family day at MCRD San Diego?
Family Day
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1100 | Company Commander’s Brief | Depot Theater |
| 1130 | Liberty Formation | Depot Theater |
| 1145-1700 (winter) | Depot Liberty | |
| 1145-1800 (summer) | Depot Liberty |
What is family day in Marine boot camp?
Family Day and graduation take place on the last two days of recruit training. Family Day occurs Thursday and gives new Marines a chance to see family and friends for the first time during on-base liberty. Graduation is conducted Friday in a formal ceremony, attended by family and friends.
Can civilians get on MCRD San Diego?
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. The public may visit the MCRD Museum subject to base access procedures. Gate days and hours of operation are subject to change, especially around holiday weekends.
Do you get to see your Marine on Family Day?
Families can see your recruit at Marine recruit training during liberty on Family Day, the day before Graduation. You may not visit your recruit until Family Day, the day before Graduation.
Do you get to see your Marine on family day?
How long is family day?
It’s a three-day weekend! Even if all you do is sleep in on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, we’ll count that as a celebration!
Do Marines get their phones after graduation?
AFTER THE CRUCIBLE, THE NEW MARINES ARE PERMITTED TO MAKE PERSONAL PHONE CALLS AND ACCESS THE INTERNET DURING THEIR ON-BASE LIBERTY ON THE SUNDAY AND THURSDAY PRECEDING THEIR FRIDAY GRADUATION CEREMONY. YOUR MARINE WILL ALSO PROVIDE YOU NOTIFICATION AND INSTRUCTIONS WHEN IT IS PERMISSIBLE TO SEND THEM A CELL PHONE. 6.
Do Marines get their phones during boot camp San Diego?
Recruits are required to make one phone call on the night they arrive at MCRDSD to inform someone of their choice (typically a parent) they have arrived at training safely. However, this call does not always go through and not receiving a call does not mean your recruit has not arrived.
What do Marine recruits say when they call home?
The recruit is given a scripted response: “I have arrived safely at MCRD Parris Island or MCRD San Diego. Please do not send any food or bulky items. I will contact you in 3 to 5 days via postcard with my new mailing address. Thank you for your support.
Do you get to see your Marine on family Day?