Receiving Week MCRD Parris Island Training Matrix
Recruits arrive on Parris Island late at night and are immediately thrust into the stressful whirlwind of in-processing, haircuts, uniform and gear issue and medical evaluations. Recruits undergo an initial strength test to ensure they are prepared for training. At the end of the week, they meet the team of drill instructors who will be responsible for them for the rest of training.
Scroll below for explanations and terminology in civilian terms. Referenced Matrix in use by MCRD PI as of April 2022.

SHIPPING/RECEIVING WEEK BY DAYS
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday: Pickup
- Saturday, F1: Forming
- Sunday, F2: Forming
LINKS TO PARRIS ISLAND RECRUIT TRAINING WEEKS
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ABOUT THE TRAINING MATRIX AND WHERE TO FIND ONE
The training matrices are available free on MarineParents.com and RecruitParents.com websites and on Official Marine Corps websites (see links below for BOTH Parris Island and San Diego). We have a printed 11x17 matrix poster available in our own EGA Shop and and in many recruiting stations around the US. They are available at no cost to you. If you need to order one from the EGA Shop, as a non-profit, we ask that you pay the shipping and handling.
For Parris Island (MCRD PI)
- FREE: Official MCRD PI Website
(Link Updated 1/20/2023. Click for alternate link.) - FREE: MarineParents.com 8.5x11 PDF
(NEW USMC VERSION 1/20/2023) - Pay Shipping and Handling: Order 11x17 Poster EGA Shop
(Note: Our new printed poster is available NOW, 1/31/2023.)
For San Diego (MCRD SD)
- FREE: Official MCRD SD Website
(Link Updated 1/20/2023. Click for alternate link.) - FREE: MarineParents.com 8.5x11 PDF
(NEW USMC VERSION 1/20/2023) - Pay Shipping and Handling: Order 11x17 Poster EGA Shop
(Note: Our new printed poster is available NOW, 1/31/2023.)
Our printed matrix and online matrix images are based on the 2022 matrix used at MCRD. It is not an official Marine Corps publication. This design was created by MarineParents.com January 2023. The matrix is ONLY a guide and is subject to changes by Drill Instructors or the Marine Corps.
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