MCRD Parris Island  Base Essentials

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

After working hours and on weekends and holidays, all incoming personnel should 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, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; the postal facility is closed from 1-1:30 p.m. 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 wearing the service A uniform. For concerns or questions, call 843-228-2540 or DSN 312-335-2540.

Before you begin your travel, keep these things in mind:

• Ensure you have all your vehicle insurance and 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. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island 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 or 843-228-3962. Rooms are limited so make your reservations early. Personnel can also contact the Inns of the Corps on Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort for lodging accommodations at 843-522-1663.

If you get married before you make your permanent change of station, 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 for your spouse if you do not follow proper procedures. 

For detailed information contact Installation Personnel Administration Center or IPAC Inbound at commercial 843-228-1864 or DSN 312-335-1864.