Once the recruit graduation ceremony is over, can the new Marines leave MCRD San Diego?
Immediately following the conclusion of the Graduation Ceremony, new Marines are free to leave MCRD San Diego and begin their 10 days of leave. After that 10 days, Marines report to Camp Pendleton, Calif. for follow-on training. Marines who enlisted into the Infantry will attend the School of Infantry West. All other Marines will attend Marine Combat Training. Upon completion of Marine Combat Training, Marines will proceed onto their military occupational school. Q: How do new Marines get home on leave and back to follow-on training? A: During Recruit Training, time is set aside for recruits to make travel plans home and back to training. If you wish to drive your Marine home, or make sure he is on the same flight, please coordinate this via postal correspondence.
