The long-running Basic Reconnaissance Course is being replaced by two new programs meant to train Recon Marines.

Marines will have to tread water for longer and learn more swimming strokes under new, tougher rules for the service’s water survival program. All Marines must already pass a basic water survival test ...

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 ...

The Marine Corps is updating its Marine Reconnaissance training curriculum through the launch of a new Ground Reconnaissance Course, according to Training and Education Command. As the new initial ...

In the past, Marine Corps swim qualifications have been sorted into class four, three, two or one; four being the minimum requirement for enlisted Marines. Now a Marine is considered a beginning, ...

Marines will soon be expected to spend more time in the pool in line with the service’s plans to overhaul its water survival requirements beginning later this year, according to a recent message to ...