The Marines will observe enemy positions and relay the intelligence back to the MEB G-2, or intelligence staff section, where it will paint a picture of the battlefield for the commander. They even can take a direct hand in combat operations. When the commander gives the thumbs-up, we employ those assets accordingly, and force recon is a great asset to have.
They can go places a lot of people can't go. It's these unique capabilities that make recon so valuable. Where other sources can be from more of a distance or human sources, recon gets right to the fine details. Jonathan E. Wood, the acting operations chief for 3rd Force Reconnaissance Company and a Pensacola, Florida, native. Recon Marines also can enter from multiple platforms such as parachute , helicopter and water, and even can call in fire support if needed, Wood said.
Before Recon Marines can go out, however, there is a lot of preparation, including many briefs. Most notably, the confirmation brief finalizes Marines' preparation for the mission as they check and pack their gear.
It's really one of those things that we just like to double- and triple-check so we can be absolutely sure we have everything we need. Working on either side of the intelligence spectrum is valuable to the commander's plan. With an innate understanding of the enemy, he can make more well-informed decisions by having all the knowledge that can be attained through these assets.
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Recent data is the truest teller. The scene depicts the frustrations of a community that often sees itself misused and misunderstood by the Corps. Driving in armored trucks and carrying out missions generally the purview of infantry units is not what recon is trained to do.
Yet, we basically have to use the same gear as the infantry. Lance Cpl. And there are other signs of stresses. Roger Hollenbeck, spokesman for Marine Forces Reserve.
But the Corps is working hard to find a solution. It can also create future manning challenges. The Corps has highlighted the recon field as a priority.
Specifically, Manpower and Reserve Affairs found that the E-4 population was higher than the E-3s in the community. Which could be a big problem in the long run.
But not all is doom and gloom. Some of that may be the result of big bucks the Corps dished out as part of its Selective Retention Bonuses for fiscal years and Karoline Foote. And changes are afoot to address its various challenges to include attrition, graduation and attendance rates. Relatively high attrition rates are expected as these schools seek to evaluate the best and toughest among a small pool of candidates.
But attendance at BRC also appears to be on the decline and has not peaked above candidates since , according to data obtained by Marine Corps Times. Manpower issues are also coupled with high attrition rates and lower attendance rates at the Basic Reconnaissance Course.
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