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

The Marine Corps has replaced its long-standing Basic Reconnaissance Course with two specialized programs — the Ground Reconnaissance Course and the Amphibious Reconnaissance Course — to better align ...

Marine Corps officers with The Basic School participate in their graduation ceremony at Little Hall, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Oct. 13, 2023. (Lance Cpl. Jeffery Stevens/Marine Corps) ...

The Marine Corps is restructuring its reconnaissance training after leaders found that new Marines often lacked strong infantry foundations. The overhaul replaces the Basic Reconnaissance Course with ...