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Does Marine Force Recon still exist?
Marine Recon Battalions and Force RECON still exist, and their missions largely are unchanged. Force RECON remains under the control of the Marine Task Force commanders within the Marine Corps and the Fleet Marine Force (FMF).
Are Force Recon Marines operators?
As the name suggests, SAD Maritime Branch’s focus is on amphibious operations and as such tends to recruit ex SEALs and Force Recon Marines as its operators.
What is the Marine Corps MOS for Force Recon?
0321
Force RECON is overseen directly by the Marine Corps. Recon Marines have a military occupation specialty code of 0321.
Is Marine Force Recon hard to get into?
The Reconnaissance selection and training course is intensely rigorous. A high dropout rate is a testament to how challenging both the physical and mental aspects of Recon selection are. But it is also frustrating for the Marine Corps—and expensive.
Is there a difference between Recon and Force Recon?
Division Recon typically operate closer to the main ground force of Marines, in the close to distant battle space area, while Force Recon tend to operate much further out in the deep battle space area. Division Recon has a more limited direct action capability than their Force Recon or MARSOC cousins.
How many Force Recon Marines are there?
United States Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance
| Force Reconnaissance | |
|---|---|
| Size | 835 (consisting of five 167-member companies: three active duty (one in each Marine expeditionary force) and two Marine Forces Reserve |
| Part of | Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Atlantic (FMFLant) Pacific (FMFPac) |
| Nickname(s) | Force Recon, FORECON |
Where are Force Recon Marines stationed?
United States Marine Corps Reconnaissance Battalions
| Marine Division Reconnaissance | |
|---|---|
| Role | Support Ground Combat Element of MAGTF in ground and amphibious reconnaissance and direct action raids. |
| Size | 2,000+ (Including 835 in Force Recon) |
| Garrison/HQ | Camp Pendleton, California Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Camp Schwab, Okinawa |
What is the difference between Recon and Force Recon?
Do Marine recon see combat?
The difference between them is that the SEALs’ purpose is to kill the enemy, while Force Recon’s main purpose is simply to gather intelligence. Marines in Force Recon are absolutely trained in direct action missions, and are capable of performing in combat situations, but that is not their primary role.
How long is Marine recon pipeline?
nine weeks
The Basic RECON Course is nine weeks long and has three phases that challenge Marines to their fullest, both physically and tactically.
Is Marine Force Recon Special Forces?
Although Force Recon has never been part of the United States Special Operations Command, their missions slightly differentiate themselves from other United States Special Operations Forces units. Colloquially, they are specialized in all tactical areas of warfare.