On July 15, 2025, Clark Construction, alongside leaders from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego and Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southwest, broke ground on the P-314 Recruit Barracks Project. The new facility enhances training capabilities and capacity for both male and female recruits.
Designed in-house by NAVFAC Southwest, the multi-story, 120,000-square-foot barracks represents a major investment in the future of Marine Corps training. The modern, cast-in-place concrete structure is designed to accommodate the demands of recruit training and will feature open-squad bay billeting, central restrooms and showers, dedicated spaces for drill instructors, two company offices, and a separate laundry building.
This project addresses the critical need for expanded capacity at MCRD San Diego, particularly during the peak summer training months. The new barracks will ensure the base can support increased recruit loading while avoiding the use of temporary facilities, improving training efficiency and boosting morale. The project will also provide a premier training complex for female recruits, with the capacity to house 75-90 recruits per platoon squad bay…