The long-running Basic Reconnaissance Course is being replaced by two new programs meant to train Recon Marines.

The new Ground Reconnaissance Course is one of two programs replacing the service’s Basic Reconnaissance Course.

The U.S. Marine Corps has replaced its Basic Reconnaissance Course with a new two-stage program: the Ground Reconnaissance Course and the Amphibious Reconnaissance Course. The change is designed to ...

The U.S. Marine Corps has replaced its Basic Reconnaissance Course with a two-stage program comprising the Ground ...

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visits Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 3, 2026. During Ruiz’s visit, he attended the 2-26 ...

Meyer embraces Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz at his graduation ceremony. (Jordan Gilbert/U.S. Marine Corps) The second-youngest living Medal of Honor recipient, who served as an ...

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