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Can I go straight into Force Recon?
Force RECON is overseen directly by the Marine Corps. Enlisted Marines and new recruits can qualify to become a Recon Marine candidate if they: Are a U.S. citizen. Score a 105 or higher on your ASVAB’s General Technical section.
How long does it take to become Force Recon?
It may take one or two schools, or it may take several, before they are fully qualified in their described Military Occupational Specialty or MOS. On average, it will take 1.5 to 2-years to train a fully qualified Marine Reconnaissance Operator.
Can you go to Marsoc after boot camp?
To get into MARSOC/Raiders, you have to complete boot camp and your job training (MOS school) and perform well in whatever your job is. A couple times per year, you can apply for a slot in the indoc for Raiders.
How hard is it to become Force Recon?
Why do so many candidates fail to become Reconnaissance Marines? With an attrition rate of over 50 percent, the Basic Reconnaissance Course (BRC) is one of the more difficult Special Operations selection programs in the U.S. military.
How hard is Marine Recon training?
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.
Can you go from recon to Marsoc?
Yes, but as an 0311, unless you go to Recon straight out of SOI, you will be assigned to an infantry battalion and will most likely have to serve your enlistment in the grunts. Then you could reenlist if you are accepted into Recon or MARSOC. If you get into Recon, there will be reenlistment bonuses to stay in Recon.
Is recon a special force?
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.
How do I train for Marine Force Recon?
Candidates will need to complete a 12-mile, three-hour march with more than 50-pounds of equipment and an hour long, 1 ¼-mile open-water swim with fins. Upon graduation, Marines receive the 0321 MOS, Reconnaissance Marine.
What is recon training like in the Marines?
Force RECON Training. The Basic RECON Course consists of three phases: Phase 1 is four weeks long and focuses on Marine individual physical skills such as running, high repetition PT, obstacle courses, ocean swims with fins, rucking, land navigation, helicopter rope suspension training, communications and supporting arms.
Where do you go to basic training for the Marines?
(Cpl. Rachel Mendieta/U.S. Marine Corps) All future RECON students must attend a Basic RECON Course, or BRC, taught at the School of Infantry (SOI) West RECON Training Company in Camp Pendleton, California. The course consists of three phases:
What is the BRC – basic recon course?
All future RECON students must attend BRC – BASIC RECON COURSE taught at the School of Infantry (SOI) West RECON Training Company in Camp Pendleton, CA. The Basic RECON Course consists of three phases: Phase 1 is four weeks long and focuses on Marine individual physical skills such as running, high repetition PT,…