Military Haircuts. Marine Corps Recruits Initial Haircuts and Uniform Issue

U.S. Marine Corps Recruits arrive at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, and receive their initial haircuts upon arriving to the Receiving Building.

The recruits received their initial gear and uniform issue after stepping onto the yellow footprints. Drill instructors instructs marine corps recruits. While recruits are on the depot, they will have drill instructors supervising them every day, everywhere they go.

When becoming United States Marines, weekly haircuts are meant to strip recruits of their individuality and for hygienic purposes.

Also, Coast Guard Recruits begin their eight-week journey at Training Center Cape May, N.J., by receiving their first haircuts. At Center Cape May the recruits of today are transformed into the Coast Guard men and women of tomorrow.

Credits: US Marines, US Coast Guard, Lance Cpl. Christopher McMurry, DoD

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