Boot Camp Graduation - July 2017 Parris Island Recruit Depot

[Steve Ashton]

As someone who lived at Parris Island perhaps I can help.

The weather in July is totally, absolutely, unbearable. Hot, and humid. Similar to TN but more humid due to being on a swampy island on the coast.

In years long past now, parents would dress up for graduation. Jackets and ties for men was normal.
Today the mode of dress is far less formal. You will see everything from jacket and tie down to shorts and t-shirts.

Perhaps one or two will recognize the Leatherneck Tartan but don't expect it to be too well known. The USMC does not have kilts as part of the uniform and no adopted or official Tartan.

Every Marine remembers his graduation day. Parents are there to honor their Marines so do him proud and dress as would be appropriate for a church social.
Avoid overdressing as the focus should be on him and the graduation ceremony and not "The guy in the kilt".

And please pass on a "Semper Fi" from me.