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

The new Ground Reconnaissance Course is one of two programs replacing the service’s Basic Reconnaissance Course.

The U.S. Marine Corps has replaced its Basic Reconnaissance Course with a new Ground Reconnaissance Course and Amphibious Reconnaissance Course, aiming to better align with Force Design 2030 ...

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 ...

U.S. Marines and sailors with the Basic Reconnaissance Course 2-18 execute surf passage training aboard Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, California, March 8, 2018. (Cpl. Rachel Mendieta/U.S. Marine ...

The U.S. Marine Corps has replaced its Basic Reconnaissance Course with a two-stage program comprising the Ground ...

The Corps has its first-ever female reconnaissance Marine. Lance Cpl. Alexa Barth completed the Basic Reconnaissance Course on Nov. 7, Marine officials confirmed. She's the first woman to apply to and ...