Pretty interesting how selection has changed over the years. I was 0311 and then 0321 (Battalion Recon Marine) in the early/mid 70's just as Vietnam had ended. Back then if you were maxing the PFT and qual'd Expert on the Rifle and Pistol range you could go to your 1st Sgt. and ask for Recon and assuming you were well thought of they would send you to Indoc which was six weeks of what was known as boot camp on steroids...lots of screaming and lots of PT, they just tried to weed anyone out that didn't really want to be there. Then off to BRC (Basic Recon Course)...the 2nd day of my BRC class we had our water test and over half of our class was dropped right then...I grew up a Surfer boy in Cocoa Beach Fl. so could swim like a fish and ran cross country in H.S. so the two biggest challenges for most guys were my strong points. My biggest challenges were the over land humps with 85+ lbs of equipment as I was 5'11" but only weighed 155 lbs at that time so was pretty skinny but I got through a bad ankle sprain and made it through BRC. Spent just over 2 years in 2nd Recon ('75-'77) at Lejeune then mustered out and was off to Engineering College (an Aerospace Engineer who works for a large American defense contractor's Missile Systems company here in central, Fl.
My grandfather served in Vietnam as Force Recon, he was a radio man until he got a purple heart and came home. I just signed my papers over the weekend to get into the exact training here. I want this and I am also going to school for Aerospace and Robotic engineering. I relate to you sir in many ways. Stay safe and thank you for your time served. Welcome home.
I had a similar experience, I grew up in Santa Cruz, surfed and spent most of my times on and in the water. I also ran track and played soccer so my cardio game was on par. But god damn those ruck runs and humps truly tested my mettle. I’m 5, 5” and weighed 135 during BRC and slimmed down to 125 after. Despite all the pain and suffering during RIP and BRC earning the title Recon Marine was one of the greatest milestones of my life. S/F SSGT V, 0321, 1999-2007
I've got nothing but the highest respect and admiration for all these guy's, how fit they are, and the feats they're all capable of, like this. Brilliant. Go on guy's 💪💪
My DI was FORCE Recon 68 to 70 in Viet Nam. Nice guy if you like rabid pit bulls, use to like having us do his version of a Vietnamese obstacle course. Sick individual! SEMPER FI 75-80
lol, my CC in boot camp, was a cook. great lakes,Il.. had eyes in the back of his head. he took a swing at me one time and missed on purpose to get my focus.
Ah to be a young warrior. ....God bless em. I never was as elite as a SOCOM troop but l had my fair share of combat time and l was up on the front. In spite of the tremendous loss l experienced a level of accomplishment that few experiences come close to reproducing. Good luck men. It's your turn now.
The Recon guys I knew well in 2002 were lean like a mix of Triathlete and CrossFit, especially after coming back from a tour. I became friends with these guys as they were working part time as personal trainers at a local gym in between tours in Southern California. Candidates for BUD/S back then like 234 class had similar builds as the guys in the video since I was told a lot of them came from fleet and spent a lot of time in the weight room on a ship. After 6 months it was explained to me at that time that a lot of guys lose a ton of muscle from the rigorous testing. Some other Navy friends joked that SEALS on tour stands for Sleep, Eat, Always Lifting.
Because US marines focus more on strengthening conditioning than cardio...dont get me wrong we used to run 10 miles 3 days a week when I was in but I lifted 4 to 6 days a week
I’d love to join Recon when I get in but I’m scared of Jump School, anyone know how to get used to Heights and do they train you to get used to it before you jump?
Think of it like this, you let them know you’re scared and they will use that against you every chance they get, you will be tormented, you you can hold back the fear, close your eye and jump, and you’ll get used to it
I used to be terrified of heights just like your self but the way i over came is is to start off going on roller coasters i know it sounds funny but it really helps overcoming heights
I went thru in 88... guys were more in slender running shape. We could run 8 to 1omiles..no fat bodies... .I went to boot at 242 came out 175.. no one had hair that long either... Have they lowered standards?
@Lance, that's the first thing I noticed. Also the lack of Hard-Charging during these events. It's disheartening to watch. Marines are actually walking to the Ropes. Standards are definitely lowered.
If u score high on your asvab and successfully finish boot camp can u go Recon Right away or will u have to wait a year or two before u can join this elite group this is a unit i would love to join when i join the Marine's
Just like the seals force recon will be known by the world & their capabilities thoroughly noted. In my opinion this can Only Undermine their capability of shock & awe. Could be I'm wrong but I'm just saying, think it over.
Panic attacks & tinnitus are fixable. Do your research, see your physician, and try to find solutions that avoid just using drugs. Try psychological behavior modification solutions, changes to your diet and lifestyle to solve those health issues. Once done, go see a US Consulate or Embassy; you CAN enlist in the US Military as a foreign citizen!
You can always ask your local recruit , he will have all the answeres about that type of thing. When I joined it was actually harder to enlist in the Corpse then the Army. I had a GED and they made me get 17 colledge credits and a semi decent score on the ASFAB test. And this was for a MOS of 0311( Infantry ) back in 2003 , our military changes its qualifications all the time. I also had to get waivers for my tattoo's they were below my elbow and back then they werent fond of tattoos , not like today how everyone has sleeves and there hands. Good luck with it I hope you get to experience the Corpse , it will never leave you , it is the best feeling of pride and honor 2nd to none.
In the mid eighties you couldn't be color blind. I think it was mostly because you couldn't be color blind to attend scuba school. I think those standards still apply but ask your recruiter he might have a different answer.
I don’t think FORECON is obsolete. It’s just that Marine special forces are having a hard time. Marine Raiders have 1/3 the amount of troops as Navy SEALs and Marine Force Recon has 1/10 the amount of troops as the Army’s Green Beret unfortunately. I do not think they’re role is obsolete it’s just the decisions that the guys in charge are making that make them both seem kind of underwhelming.
I tend to agree, because one is going to cancel out the other sooner than later. There is just too much redundancy and overlap in training and capabilities. The Marine Corps made a critical error when it prevented SOCOM from absorbing Force Recon in the 80’s. The Units were well established, unofficially, within the Special Ops community going back to the days of Vietnam. Another opinion: the Military is a reflection of society and society is about extremism and the supersize mentality. We have the most technologically advanced, most mobile and equipment efficient fighting force in our country’s history,... why the need for overkill in Selection, pipeline training, qualifications and pre deployment work ups? What you get is burnout and attrition among the experienced operators.
You’d be surprised how good heavy guys could swim. I met a few fat bodies that were Recon Marines and they did circles around the most fit. Now on land, that was a different story lol
Undisciplined... slow....weak..unmotivated......I've seen AF training more intense than this... Not impressed......unsat....fail .....recycle once....if no go then.... discharge and relieve the entire chain of command
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Pretty interesting how selection has changed over the years. I was 0311 and then 0321 (Battalion Recon Marine) in the early/mid 70's just as Vietnam had ended. Back then if you were maxing the PFT and qual'd Expert on the Rifle and Pistol range you could go to your 1st Sgt. and ask for Recon and assuming you were well thought of they would send you to Indoc which was six weeks of what was known as boot camp on steroids...lots of screaming and lots of PT, they just tried to weed anyone out that didn't really want to be there. Then off to BRC (Basic Recon Course)...the 2nd day of my BRC class we had our water test and over half of our class was dropped right then...I grew up a Surfer boy in Cocoa Beach Fl. so could swim like a fish and ran cross country in H.S. so the two biggest challenges for most guys were my strong points. My biggest challenges were the over land humps with 85+ lbs of equipment as I was 5'11" but only weighed 155 lbs at that time so was pretty skinny but I got through a bad ankle sprain and made it through BRC. Spent just over 2 years in 2nd Recon ('75-'77) at Lejeune then mustered out and was off to Engineering College (an Aerospace Engineer who works for a large American defense contractor's Missile Systems company here in central, Fl.
Brevard country🤘🏼
@Jackson Turner swim. practice your CSS and breast stroke, also your water treading. The pool is what gets everyone.
My grandfather served in Vietnam as Force Recon, he was a radio man until he got a purple heart and came home. I just signed my papers over the weekend to get into the exact training here. I want this and I am also going to school for Aerospace and Robotic engineering. I relate to you sir in many ways. Stay safe and thank you for your time served. Welcome home.
I had a similar experience, I grew up in Santa Cruz, surfed and spent most of my times on and in the water. I also ran track and played soccer so my cardio game was on par. But god damn those ruck runs and humps truly tested my mettle. I’m 5, 5” and weighed 135 during BRC and slimmed down to 125 after. Despite all the pain and suffering during RIP and BRC earning the title Recon Marine was one of the greatest milestones of my life. S/F SSGT V, 0321, 1999-2007
@t the same height/wright I feel very comfortable and 💪 !
Great story of yrs !! 👏👏🇺🇸🔥💥💯🤛
Great (and tough) memories…wow ….50 years ago…God does time fly…
Semper Fi my brothers
The fewer…the prouder
I've got nothing but the highest respect and admiration for all these guy's, how fit they are, and the feats they're all capable of, like this. Brilliant. Go on guy's 💪💪
Running the BUD/S O-course in Coronado...good times! Semper Fi!
My DI was FORCE Recon 68 to 70 in Viet Nam. Nice guy if you like rabid pit bulls, use to like having us do his version of a Vietnamese obstacle course. Sick individual! SEMPER FI 75-80
lol, my CC in boot camp, was a cook. great lakes,Il.. had eyes in the back of his head. he took a swing at me one time and missed on purpose to get my focus.
Learning about recon marines and other special forces inspired me to get in better shape.
“Welcome to Force Recon how tough are ya?”
“I don’t event own boot bands”
“You’re in”
Special forces don't wear boot bands and us infantry dont use bootbands during deployment bc you dont blouse frogs
@@Abolish_The_ATF That’s how it’s supposed to be, but currently deployed and we have to blouse our frogs every time, because fuck us I guess
what does blouse frog meann
@@hamsa5829 It’s when you tuck in your trousers with some boot bands
May God bless them all and bring them home safe to their families
My back aches just thinking about the endurance course haha. I’m so glad I’m retired. 😂Get some!!
Thank u for ur service sir 🙏🇺🇸❤👍
I was
Rok marine corps forcerecon in
Korea
😮😁🤛🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏
Bruhhh.. in 1994 we did the O course twice in the same day and it had to be under 2m. It was before the ruck run
Ah to be a young warrior. ....God bless em. I never was as elite as a SOCOM troop but l had my fair share of combat time and l was up on the front. In spite of the tremendous loss l experienced a level of accomplishment that few experiences come close to reproducing. Good luck men. It's your turn now.
Wow, thank you for your service
Except for the opening HALO jump, this actually looks like an assessment test for hopeful candidates, not actual Recon members.
Agreed
Some of those Marines probably wished they weren't so big for this course.
UA-cam User the size comes in handy for the ruck runs
That Meat Head build is no good...Slim Marathon Runner types are much better Infantry.
Harry Kuheim, that babyfat is useful as fuel when they ‘recon’ for a longer period of time. Underneath is your runner.
Jonny Kim - SEAL, one of his teammates described him having an advantage being smaller, 5'7 at the time and skinnier.
The Recon guys I knew well in 2002 were lean like a mix of Triathlete and CrossFit, especially after coming back from a tour. I became friends with these guys as they were working part time as personal trainers at a local gym in between tours in Southern California. Candidates for BUD/S back then like 234 class had similar builds as the guys in the video since I was told a lot of them came from fleet and spent a lot of time in the weight room on a ship. After 6 months it was explained to me at that time that a lot of guys lose a ton of muscle from the rigorous testing. Some other Navy friends joked that SEALS on tour stands for Sleep, Eat, Always Lifting.
0:11 everyone jumping out into Warzone in MW
leave
@@willa.568 nah im good
Those guys are machines the most fit Marines I've ever seen
You've obviously never seen a chainsmoking 03 during PT... now those are REAL machines, not good ones but machines nonetheless
@@nicknavata8721 The abilities of some smokers and hard core drinkers could be a real trip.
This looks like a lot more fun than sheltering in place. 😬
I wanna be a recon marine but I don’t know if I have what it takes
would have need cool to do. I had orders into battalion recon at 3rd and 2nd. came out of comm at the 3rd wing. At 3rd they had DRP not force.
Comparing to the UK marine commandos, these US Recon marines look bigger.
munu numu have you ever head of America everything is bigger and better
Because US marines focus more on strengthening conditioning than cardio...dont get me wrong we used to run 10 miles 3 days a week when I was in but I lifted 4 to 6 days a week
That's what she said...
The best of the best👍
I’d love to join Recon when I get in but I’m scared of Jump School, anyone know how to get used to Heights and do they train you to get used to it before you jump?
Hayden Robertson DO. NOT. LET. THEM. KNOW. YOURE. SCARED
Think of it like this, you let them know you’re scared and they will use that against you every chance they get, you will be tormented, you you can hold back the fear, close your eye and jump, and you’ll get used to it
I used to be terrified of heights just like your self but the way i over came is is to start off going on roller coasters i know it sounds funny but it really helps overcoming heights
Yeah,they help you.They push you out the door!
just say you love it. say it enough times and eventually it wont be a lie
My father was force recon !!!
Why the hell was the opening scene SF and not SD??
I was force recon 69 - 71
I went thru in 88... guys were more in slender running shape. We could run 8 to 1omiles..no fat bodies...
.I went to boot at 242 came out 175.. no one had hair that long either...
Have they lowered standards?
And now they have combat vets with lots of combat experience unlike back in 88.
Id be shocked if you even went on a combat deployment
@Lance, that's the first thing I noticed. Also the lack of Hard-Charging during these events. It's disheartening to watch. Marines are actually walking to the Ropes. Standards are definitely lowered.
4:37 gotta be a nice friction burn haha
If u score high on your asvab and successfully finish boot camp can u go Recon Right away or will u have to wait a year or two before u can join this elite group this is a unit i would love to join when i join the Marine's
Excellent.
That log looks like a nutbuster.
KRAP ATHA - This recon team: Said' what the hapz? Right there she, attacked from: a shit positive.
مزيدا من التدريب الأكثر صلابة
This is the way. 🤘
Just like the seals force recon will be known by the world & their capabilities thoroughly noted. In my opinion this can Only Undermine their capability of shock & awe. Could be I'm wrong but I'm just saying, think it over.
One Mk -82 JDAM is more shock and awe than a Company of Marines
Awesome!
I always wanted to be a U.S marine but unfortunately I'm not American and not only that I'm a loser with panic attacks and tinnitus 😢😔
Panic attacks & tinnitus are fixable. Do your research, see your physician, and try to find solutions that avoid just using drugs. Try psychological behavior modification solutions, changes to your diet and lifestyle to solve those health issues. Once done, go see a US Consulate or Embassy; you CAN enlist in the US Military as a foreign citizen!
Think you are a "loser" and you will be. THINK you are different or better, try to be better, and you will be.
Force Recon are NOT special forces. They are an elite unit, capable of conducting special operations.
True but force recon are on par with your average navy seal platoon
They should be more careful they could get splinters
Lots of chunky types out there!!
Lol!
This is NOT the selection / BRC process. All these dudes are already recon marines.
4:33 he fucked his hand up on that one
This is obviously the practice course
Anyone know what the color vision requirements are for Force Recon? Any possibility of a waiver?
You can always ask your local recruit , he will have all the answeres about that type of thing. When I joined it was actually harder to enlist in the Corpse then the Army. I had a GED and they made me get 17 colledge credits and a semi decent score on the ASFAB test. And this was for a MOS of 0311( Infantry ) back in 2003 , our military changes its qualifications all the time. I also had to get waivers for my tattoo's they were below my elbow and back then they werent fond of tattoos , not like today how everyone has sleeves and there hands. Good luck with it I hope you get to experience the Corpse , it will never leave you , it is the best feeling of pride and honor 2nd to none.
Steph N Lyons Recruiters know literally nothing. I’ve asked every single one and they always say they don’t know. And that goes for all branches.
20/20 one eye at least 20/100 the other eye.
In the mid eighties you couldn't be color blind. I think it was mostly because you couldn't be color blind to attend scuba school. I think those standards still apply but ask your recruiter he might have a different answer.
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I want to become Marine Recon but swimming is the hardest part I can't swim like once I'm in the water I panic
Must be black
@@tannerfjeld1046 Yeah my nigga am black alright happy?
deranged guy learn on how to overcome your fear by getting in the water over and over again. Learn to control your mind first. Meditation also helps
@@2001man7 lol this made my day!
@@tannerfjeld1046 STFU
In a couple years Marine Force Recon will absoleete, and disbanded... The Marine Raiders will make thier worng right (decided not to joining SOCOM).
I don’t think FORECON is obsolete. It’s just that Marine special forces are having a hard time. Marine Raiders have 1/3 the amount of troops as Navy SEALs and Marine Force Recon has 1/10 the amount of troops as the Army’s Green Beret unfortunately. I do not think they’re role is obsolete it’s just the decisions that the guys in charge are making that make them both seem kind of underwhelming.
I tend to agree, because one is going to cancel out the other sooner than later. There is just too much redundancy and overlap in training and capabilities. The Marine Corps made a critical error when it prevented SOCOM from absorbing Force Recon in the 80’s. The Units were well established, unofficially, within the Special Ops community going back to the days of Vietnam. Another opinion: the Military is a reflection of society and society is about extremism and the supersize mentality. We have the most technologically advanced, most mobile and equipment efficient fighting force in our country’s history,... why the need for overkill in Selection, pipeline training, qualifications and pre deployment work ups? What you get is burnout and attrition among the experienced operators.
SOCOM still trying to Force Recon Join Their(SOCOM) Communities.
@OC SK They(SOCOM) want SOCOM level reconnaissance unit Force Recon Co. JSOC has RRC Tier 1 level Reconnaissance
@OC SK Yeah but they do conduct VBSS MIO Etc Hydrographic Reconnaissance SR&DR then Regular Seal Team
Hard Chargers
Do you need to have a years into the marine corp in order to be recon or can you get a recon contract when you get recruited in the Corp
Metro Overlord you can get a recon contract when you get recruited in the Corp
But to be a Raider you have to have time in the corps already
Carlos Marte thanks man
Bryan Aguirre colindres that was going to be my next question I’m want a career in the marines
Corps, with an S at the end, not Corp, which is an abbreviation for corporation.
It’s kind of insulting that you’re running and the intructor(s) are following you in an automobile.
Fun times
Hell yeah devil dogs!!!! Oooo raaa
Dudes jumping into the pool definitely too heavy to be recon candidates
Ok John Wayne .... when were you FR?!
You’d be surprised how good heavy guys could swim. I met a few fat bodies that were Recon Marines and they did circles around the most fit. Now on land, that was a different story lol
You’ll DOR in mart and be a pog.
Recons probably the biggest waste of time. You spend years of your life training to be badass and they deploy you on a boat. Thanks Marine Corp!
Is this a requirement for conventional udp units ?
Looks like recon using SEALs obstacle course.
dizzy fell They all go to each others’ training for pretty much all of the special forces. AF included.
I guess it’s better than jail
😂😂😂
This is all for a Status and a Paycheck.
semper fi devils
Слишком здоровые. С таким весом только сухпайки жрать.
any women in FORCE RECON?
I don't think there's any women in regular Recon let alone Force Recon.
We had a force recon unit with us in Iraq (Army fob). There was a women with them. Not sure what she actually did though 🤷🏾♂️
K0DE5 * probably to be able to interact with females in villages.
@@Marshall_Thompson Thank God!!!
brianl9944 here in Pendleton a woman just graduated BRC man
All that just to get hit with this 40
Thích
يتم إدخال ثلاثمائة مليون دولار في حسابي البنكي لواشنطن لااريد التطفل من العليمي
Wearing specs and training can be really bothering and annoying with sweat all around.Get a laser eye surgery.
저게 진짜 PT 구나
تدريب ضعيف وإمكانيات ضعيفة
Wannbe baby seals.
God damn
They all look fat to me. Not impressed
Then go and do it yourself
A fat guy just tko’d Anthony Joshua and that guy is mad brolic. As long as they get it done efficiently it’s good enough
Angel Jaurides
Yeah. I agree. That’s why they are Marines. The real athletes in school continued to play sports.
Having a six pack doesn’t help you ruck faster or swim harder.
E K
Lol. Ok
Undisciplined... slow....weak..unmotivated......I've seen AF training more intense than this...
Not impressed......unsat....fail .....recycle once....if no go then.... discharge and relieve the entire chain of command
Must not be that hard since women can pass it. Weakest SOF group by far.