United States Marine Corps Reconnaissance Battalions
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Marine Reconnaissance Battalions in the United States Marine Corps, often called "Recon Marines", exist to provide information about the enemy situation to higher command via patrols behind enemy lines. The members of Recon Battalions are specially selected through a grueling screening process at their respective Battalion, and upon their completion attend the Basic Reconnaissance Course at Reconnaissance Training Company, School of Infantry West. While at this school Recon Marines receive training on mission planning, advanced patrolling, advanced radio communications, advanced land navigation, reconnaissance and surveillance techniques, fast-roping, rappelling, calling for artillery and close air support, small boat operations, and clandestine amphibious operations. Upon successful completion of either school the Marines receive the MOS of 0321 Reconnaissance man. He will then attend SERE School, Army Airborne School, and Combatant Diver school. In addition to these core courses Recon Marines will have the opportunity to attend Sniper school, Military Free Fall school, Ranger school, and Helicopter Rope Suspension Training (HRST) master school as slots become available.
There are 4 reconnaissance battalions in the Marine Corps:
Traditionally, Recon Marines have operated ahead of the front lines, making extended foot patrols deep into unfriendly territory, carrying light equipment and avoiding detection by or contact with the enemy. In the Iraq War, however, they have operated in a more traditional counterinsurgency role, patrolling in Humvees, wearing Kevlar helmets and body armor, gathering intelligence face-to-face rather than through binoculars, and acting directly on the intelligence they gather rather than simply passing it on to higher command.
[edit] Recon Creed
Realizing it is my choice and my choice alone to be a Reconnaissance Marine, I accept all challenges involved with this profession. Forever shall I strive to maintain the tremendous reputation of those who went before me.
Exceeding beyond the limitations set down by others shall be my goal. Sacrificing personal comforts and dedicating myself to the completion of the reconnaissance mission shall be my life. Physical fitness, mental attitude, and high ethics -- The title of Recon Marine is my honor.
Conquering all obstacles, both large and small, I shall never quit. To quit, to surrender, to give up is to fail. To be a Recon Marine is to surpass failure; To overcome, to adapt and to do whatever it takes to complete the mission.
On the battlefield, as in all areas of life, I shall stand tall above the competition. Through professional pride, integrity, and teamwork, I shall be the example for all Marines to emulate.
Never shall I forget the principles I accepted to become a Recon Marine. Honor, Perseverance, Spirit and Heart.
A Recon Marine can speak without saying a word and achieve what others can only imagine.
"Swift, Silent, Deadly"
[edit] See also
- United States Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance
- Radio Reconnaissance Platoon
- Scout Sniper
- Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance
[edit] External links
- 1st Recon Battalion Association
- The 2D Reconnaissance Battalion Association
- Oliva, GySgt Mark. "Marine Recon adapts to growing mission in Iraq", Marine Corps News, United States Marine Corps, May 17, 2006. Story ID#: 20065224041.. Article on changes to the Reconnaissance Battalions' mission brought on by Fourth generation warfare. Retrieved on 2006-07-25.
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