Recon Marines

Reconnaissance Marines with the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, pictured during jungle training.

Recon Marines undergo extensive training in jungle warfare.

In training centers like the one on Okinawa, pictured above, Recon Marines learn and develop standard operating procedures vital for small teams operating in jungle environments.

The jungle can provide a number of challenges for reconnaissance operations.

Navigation can be difficult in thick foliage with steep terrain and radio communications can be patchy.

Recon Marines in the Reconnaissance Battalions are the eyes and ears of their assigned Marine Air Ground Task Force.

They perform amphibious and ground reconnaissance for the Ground Combat Element commander.