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Marine reconnaissance man prepares to board an Osprey.

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Force RECON conducts amphibious reconnaissance, deep ground reconnaissance, surveillance, battle space shaping and limited...

Marine with 3rd Force Reconnaissance Training Platoon participates in water survival screening.

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Marines, sailors participate in Basic Reconnaissance Course.

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