H&S Battallion Parris Island MCRD

Headquarters and Service (H&S) Battalion, Parris Island, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), serves as the backbone of support for one of the Marine Corps’ most storied training installations. Established to provide essential administrative, logistical, and operational support, H&S Battalion ensures the smooth functioning of recruit training and the daily operations of the depot. Over the decades, the battalion has played a critical role in sustaining the mission of transforming thousands of recruits into United States Marines. Its personnel manage a wide array of responsibilities, from security and communications to personnel management, contributing to Parris Island’s legacy as the birthplace of Marine Corps enlisted training.