Drill Instructor Creed

of the United States Marine Corps
Drill Instructor Creed
Posted on 12/31/2025

Your recruit will be introduced to his or her Drill Instructors (DIs) for the first time at the end of the first week after arriving in boot camp. Indeed, this is one of the defining moments in a recruit's training.

Marines attending Drill Instructor School earn their campaign covers during a Drill Instructor graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, December 17, 2014. The course consisted of 500 hours that included academics, physical training, and practical applications
—USMC photo.



Sale for Marine Corps Family Day at the EGA Shop

Dress Blue Mom and Dress Blue Dad Clothing

CLICK TO SHOP NOW

The most "pupular" aisle in the EGA shop has to be the dress blue aisle! The Dress Blue Mom and Dress Blue Dad design are available on a variety of hoodies, sweatshirts, and T-shirts. Lots of colors to choose from! Plus we've got a Marine Corps dress blue garden flag for your yard!

EGA Shop, purchase Marine Corps Clothing and Support Our Troops at the same time!
Marine Parents and the Marine Corps
Recruit Parents
Whats After Boot Camp
After The Corps