US Marine Corps Recruit Depot - Yearbook (Parris Island, SC)

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Medical Examinations NEXT ON THE AGENDA for recruits comes a complete physical examination. These examinations help to insure the safety of the recruit during his rigid training. Teams of doctors and skilled technicians go over each man. Recruits are X-rayed and inoculated, and a careful case history obtained for his health record. The same meticulous care is given each recruit when he reaches the Dental Clinic. Treatment for proper care of the teeth begins immediately and continues until each defect is corrected. During the Eye Examination, each recruit is checked very closely. Those needing glasses are fitted immediately. Q

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f AT THE TIME initial issue of clothing is made, things begin to move rapidly. Each recruit is fitted with utility coat, trousers, cap, Skivvies, socks and field boots. Particular care is used in fitting the field boots on each recruit, and great emphasis is placed on care of feet. Because the recruit will spend many hours on the drill field, properly-fitted boots are a must. At the completion of this first uniform issue, the civilian clothing worn to the Recruit Depot by the new recruit is care- fully wrapped and mailed home. llllllal ISSUE QQ ? 'esv 1 ff Lf:

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