MCRD Parris Island  Base Essentials

All personnel reporting to Parris Island for duty during normal working hours, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., will report to the Installation Personnel Administration Administration Center (IPAC), Building 923.

After working hours, on weekends and holidays, please report to the Headquarters and Service Battalion Officer of the Day in Building 144.

The Military Postal Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm, closed from 1:00pm until 1:30pm. The phone number for the Postal facility is 843-228-2812. Incoming personnel should contact their units for correct mailing addresses prior to arrival.

All personnel will check-in in the Service 'A' uniform. For concerns or questions, please call 843-228-2540 or DSN 312-335-2540.

• Individualized Education Program (IEP)Papers
• Official Orders
• Adoption Papers/Birth Certificates
• Marriage License/Divorce Decree
• Citizenship/Naturalization Paperwork
• Discharge Papers
• Medical Records/Immunization Records
• Fingerprint Record (of minor children)
• Record of Emergency Data
• Passports/Record of Passport Numbers
• Medical History/Records
• Dental Record

Before you begin your travel keep these things in mind:

• Ensure you have all your vehicle insurance information, registration information handy.
• Have your vehicle checked for road worthiness before you begin your trip. Check all fluids and fill up with gas.
• Families should ensure they have snacks and small toys to entertain children, as well as a change of clothes for unexpected mishaps.    
• Ensure you have cash, checks or credit cards that you will need when traveling.
• Leave information on the route that you will be taking with someone in case of problems on the road. 
• If flying, ensure you have your passport, tickets, and currency as needed for the area you are traveling to.
• Make sure you have temporary lodging reservations. The Depot currently does not have a Temporary Lodging Facility. However, the Osprey Inn is available on a Space Available basis. The Osprey Inn can be reached at 843-228-2744. Rooms are limited, so make your reservations early.  Personnel can also contact the Inns of the Corps on MCAS Beaufort for lodging accommodations (843-522-1663)

If you get married before you PCS, you must inform your Commanding Officer and follow the procedures exactly as you are given them. The military will not pay for travel and housing of your spouse if you do not follow proper procedures. 

For detailed information, please contact IPAC Inbound at 843-228-2540, DSN 312-335-2540.