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

One of the Marine Corps’ most grueling entry-level combat training pipelines has been overhauled, with two new specialized programs replacing the decades-old basic reconnaissance course. The previous ...

The Marine Corps is updating its Marine Reconnaissance training curriculum through the launch of a new Ground Reconnaissance Course, according to Training and Education Command. As the new initial ...

A U.S. Marine with the Maritime Raid Force, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, jumps from a Skyvan 3A during military free fall training in Lake Elsinore, California, Feb. 12, 2026. US Marine Corps photo ...

Mandatory AI training: All Marines must complete a 45-minute online AI basics course by year’s end to build foundational knowledge. Operational edge: The course focuses on AI’s role in decision-making ...