Recon shortage: Why these elite Marines are facing a manpower crisis
By: Shawn Snow and Andrea Scott
The Marine reconnaissance community has a storied history dating back the Corps’ first operational small boat units in World War II.
Its lore has captivated the ambitions of many young Marines wishing to earn the 0321-occupation specialty.
Recon Marines are tasked with land and amphibious reconnaissance, intelligence collection, surveillance and small unit raids, and straddle the line between special operations forces and conventional forces.
https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2018/10/08/recon-shortage-why-these-elite-marines-are-facing-a-manpower-crisis/
