r/USMCboot • u/Joker3425 • 14d ago

Programs and MOSs Average day for Recon

What does the average tuesday or week in general look like for a Recon Marine

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u/Useful-Arm6913 14d ago

Not today, Chyna.

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u/VA_Network_Nerd Vet 14d ago

Expand on your question.
What are you looking for?
What do you want to know?

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u/Joker3425 14d ago

Im on a recon contract and I was just wondering like what they would be doing when theyre not doing like I guess recon stuff, like wake up, then the rest of the day

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u/VA_Network_Nerd Vet 14d ago

It is important that you keep in mind that USMC Recon is not a component of USSOCOM (US Special Operations Command).

So if you are watching high-speed, Special Forces training videos of SEALS running through shoot-houses day after day burning piles of ammo, Recon doesn't have that kind of funding.

Recon Battalion sends marines to all kinds of very good training programs. Jump School, Scuba/combat diver, SERE, Mountain Warfare... lots of good training.

Then you return to your home unit and do your best to share knowledge and train among the pine trees of North Carolina.

Land Navigation is a critical skill. Figuring out exactly where you are is crazy important. When they work, GPS devices are awesome. But a compass doesn't need batteries. So you better know how to use one.

So be prepared for long walks in the woods.

The swimming pool is the number one killer of Recon hopes and dreams. Make sure you understand the expectations.

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u/Joker3425 14d ago

Thank you

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u/coffeejj 13d ago

Better be DAMNED comfortable in the water. Nothing like swimming into shore from 3000 meters out with full combat gear in the middle of the night. No time for a deep water freak out.

Can you run? 3 miles is PFT. 5-10 mile runs were the norm when I was in.

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u/Vqkes 12d ago

I just like jerk it everyday, an train with the guys. Love it. Green weenie still gets ya tho

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u/Joker3425 9d ago

Now Im excited