Boot Camp Graduation - July 2017 Parris Island Recruit Depot

[AdamBogle]

Adam,

That changes my analysis.

"Making the Corps" by Tom Ricks is a good read for folks heading to training and their families. Check it out. Ricks is a great writer.

https://www.amazon.com/Making-Corps-.../dp/141654450X

Thanks very much! I just ordered that one and several others. I'm an Army vet, so the input is very helpful.

[AdamBogle]

As another graduate of PI, I can say that it will be remembered as one of the most important days of his life. If he asked for you towear the kilt, and/or associates the kilt with recognition of special events, I would wear it. In any case, Semper Fi!

Thanks Sir for the input Sir and Semper Fi

[Benning Boy]

As a graduate of where else than Benning School for Boys, I'm pretty familiar with summer in the Southeast. If you do go kilted, and your son is OK with that, wear the Leather Neck since a lot of people you'll meet there will ask about your tartan. A woolen one will be about as comfortable as one in P/V, maybe more so. The difference wouldn't be much. Here in Eastern Kansas humidity can be pretty bad. I've worn woolen kilts on these bad days and felt comfortable. Since you're going to a military affair, get a pilot shirt to wear. One looks STRAC with a kilt. You could add a tie to it and look better dressed. I would never consider even wearing a traditional woolen jacket or waistcoat.