The Marine Corps is overhauling its Recon training

The long-running Basic Reconnaissance Course is being replaced by two new programs meant to train Recon Marines.
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Marine Corps replaces basic recon course with dual-program pipeline

The Marine Corps has replaced its long-standing Basic Reconnaissance Course with two specialized programs — the Ground Reconnaissance Course and the Amphibious Reconnaissance Course — to better align ...
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Marine Corps Revamps Training Courses to Build Reconnaissance, Scout Skills

A U.S. Marine with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, jumps from a Skyvan 3A during military free fall training in Lake Elsinore, California, Feb. 12, 2026. US Marine Corps photo ...
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How to ace the Marine Basic Recon Course

The U.S. Marine Corps Basic Reconnaissance Course, better known as the Basic Recon Course, is where young Marines earn their place in the Marine Corps’ recon units. The course puts candidates through ...