Recon Screener

Staff Sgt. Jacob Faulkner, a Marine with 3D Reconnaissance Battalion, 3D Marine Division describes what it takes to become a reconnaissance Marine. Reconnaissance Marines specialize in amphibious reconnaissance, ground reconnaissance, surveillance, battlespace shaping and raids in support of Marine Divisions. Being first in the fight, they are the eyes and ears of the commander and a critical element in the defense of the interests of the United States.
(U.S. Marine Corps Video by Lance Cpl. Brandon Salas)

[eliminshrintar]

Looking back, this is seriously one of the greatest regrets I have. I was a line grunt from '05 to '09 and if you served in that period you know how crazy the deployment cycles were. So actual true opportunities to try for Recon did not come often (bout once a year) and when they did, they had very small time frame windows. Usually just a coupla days to sign up. And I never jumped on them.

I play the what if game with that all the time. I don't know if I would have made it, but I never even gave myself a chance to least try and that kills me to this day.

[Jack.Krauser.re]

ROK Force Recon marine here...I have nothing but the highest respect for US Force Recon! Trained with them during Cobra Gold 2018 and KMEP. Good times. I thought our MREs tasted bad- yours taste like canned shit.

[cm-prys]

I will say this...as far as recruiting for Recon goes, they will never be short of people wanting this kind of badass job. However, I really think the Corps is lacking when it comes to physically preparing people for BRPC while they are in Boot Camp and ITB. Instead of properly stretching, exercising (good form, etc.), and avoiding overuse injuries by making time to recover, we just push recruits and Marines through half ass, random ass pt sessions and hikes that may injure you. Incentive Training is not a sufficient way to prepare you for BRPC. I think we can look at revising our physical training regimen and philosophy in boot camp and ITB, preferably to PT more and with harder workouts while promoting recovery time and decreasing overuse injuries.

[dionthomas]

The eyes and ears Force Recon marines perfect weapons for silent wars semper fi

[johnnymcarr]

I genuinely wanted to do this so badly. I wish I went and tried when they came to ITB. I don’t regret joining I regret not doing more while I was in.

[JakeHunter]

Recondos ⚓️🇺🇸 doing everything your favorite SoF unit does with half the budget.

[PhantomOneOfTheFewTheProud]

8541 = 0321 we are the Elite fighters first in to the fight !

[petergallegos]

I've noticed how today's Reconnaissance depend on high tech. Which I think is fine... don't get me wrong. Anything to get the advantage. But I hope we're not forgetting basics. Moving at night WITHOUT the use of GPS or compass. Communicating long distances WITHOUT the use of radios. Finding and purifying water WHEN you run out of halezone tablets.
After a hairy encounter with the enemy, you can lose gear or discover your equipment doesn't work anymore. In either case, I pray we're not forgetting to teach our recon Marines "low-tech" or primitive skills for high tech problems.

[Sliime]

I’m 17 and I recently enlisted into the delayed entry program I go to meps in about a week. I want to be in the 03 field preferably an 0313 or 0311 but in the future I want to be recon more than anything. 👍🏼

[brandenanderson]

And you’ll have 5 Okinawa deployments in your 4 year service even when shit hits the fan

[manondumouchel]

That’s a great responsibility for every one, you are perfect Marine, love you, Thanks for your beautiful service and sacrifice, God Bless you all

[paulhetherington]

Faulkner-- fawskner-- not fast, in Swedish. Might be, a COVID deserter. Why did, black shirt-- get used as, Navy blue? Deserter! WHAT TEAM? No teams, in Marines! Sports-- check--chesk-- chest got kicked,
in Swedish.

[spaghetti]

this further confirms that pineapple belongs on pizza

[tonybryant]

From Pendleton to Lejune to Hansen man I miss it.

[tarasov]

Well said, smart+tough is not quite common, but critically important.

[jpturner]

Great video keep up the reputation we have all earned through sweat, blood and commitment to each other!

Semper Fi brothers!

The fewer the prouder (0321) ‘73...’81

[matthewmartinez]

I wanna sign a recon contract but I also want to do college in the corps, and I know I won’t have time for college so I think I’ll have to sign an infantry contract :/

[bradenbagby]

At 0:44 I see a guy with glasses can you do recon with glasses?

[jaredthetrain]

This lesson is even taught in a grocery store job lol. A worker told me to work smarter and not harder, but in my head I thought why not work harder AND smarter 👍

[Devil_Dawgk]

Don’t forget to use moleskin and change your socks