RECON TRAINING SELECTION TEST

[@GeneralDischarge]

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[@rav6274]

Can a SARC Marine recon, become an officer??

[@LONGISLANDSKATING]

Can you do a video on coast guards AST rate ??

[@juremarkovic1756]

Hi can you tell something about nacional guard special forces, who are they?, what is different in sellection whit other special forces?, how become member of nacional guard special forces?

[@ericgalyean9051]

The hidden identity cracks me up

[@Lucid925]

A lot of people quit doing crossovers at about the half way point. Something that works for me, is when I get to about the halfway point where the water gets shallow, my brain begins panicking a bit, I just tell myself 5 more seconds and start counting down, when I finish counting I'm close enough to the wall that failure is not an option and I will just stick it out. Kind of weird but to each his own, singing just never worked for me.

[@Oliver-lc9ud]

For some reason I thought for Recon in USMC it was 50m underwater

[@protard2266]

Yeah I do it by telling myself that i will do 12 strokes and if I'm not there by then, I've fucked up and can stop if i want, i usually make 30m in about 7-9 strokes, same concept but many ways to execute it

[@Lucid925]

@@protard2266 hell yeah, whatever it takes bro

[@Lucid925]

@@Oliver-lc9ud nah just 30

[@iyourancestor5103]

crunches are a easy 100 point to your pft score. you should be doing 115+ before recruit training. seriously easy.

[@lm5085]

You do the run first than the situp than the pull-up. NO break in between. Not as easy as u think. Pull-ups as the last exercise is the hardest.

[@Yourfavinsti]

@@lm5085 He didn’t say that. He said crunches are easy.

[@lm5085]

@@Yourfavinsti BTW the test uses a specific type of crunch and at the time I did it you were allow to use the kip and you could have that rest but in a up approved rest position and reset your count and cadence. Learn to do the test with the exact sequence, do a variety and different difficulty levels of those exercises. Most important is to do the exact trail test several times in training to prep for the test. No sloppy stuff either. Also should do the MARSOC short card 3 times a week. You will pass with flying colors

[@SuperColonel91]

Yep! And Up To 6 Minutes Of Elbow Planking And 25 Dead Hang Pull Ups In One Go! And A Sub 18 Three Mile Run! -Semper!

[@michaelmiller5194]

In 85 they did everything you just mentioned as well as a 5 mile run with a backpack full of 50 pounds of sand. I miss Onslow Beach

[@jeydub8541]

The eight mile S & E runs past green acres . . . and beyond. Yippee.

[@drakeaamold9758]

God bless 🙏

[@joemarabella2145]

What was the time limit for that?

[@michaelmiller5194]

@@joemarabella2145 I want to say 60 min but it was such a long time ago I am not 100%. If your going to do it I wish you the best of luck.

[@lm5085]

They did same in 90's than in 96 added the crucible Now not sure what they do.

[@tonygary7611]

Things have changed so radically I love this ,I joined the corps In 1982 ,0311 I was going through mountain warfare school in pickle meadows CA, S.T.A. platoon was short my name got around to SGT Kelly who was basically chief scout that I was very motivated, he came by sat down and asked would I be interested in S.T.A. I said yes not the best swimmer he said no problem we will work on that my company commander made the switch ,I saw that happen quite a bit I don't think that could ever happen now new marines are so much and need to be so much smarter no disrespect to older marines but it was more O.J.T. plus Vietnam had ended 7 years earlier and there wasn't the fever young people have now to go straight into special operations hats off to these marines who push way beyond limits

[@jimmyroisum12]

Thank you so much! Currently training to go into recon. I ship out for boot in about 2 months. Excited af to start training for this

[@omarr4360]

jimmyroisum12 how’d it go?

[@jhonnywalker97]

You pass? If no reply I’ll just assume for myself

[@dominicwright5883]

Pass?

[@nickakers3862]

So what happened

[@unreal4010]

I'm not sure if he passed

[@MadeInChengDu]

this thing is gold

[@MadeInChengDu]

3 years later, here i found myself swimming in the exact same pool in southern California getting ready for the program lol

[@zachhall3299]

@@MadeInChengDu how did you do

[@harveysanchez6993]

That's was so awesome how he could dive with no gear and swim so we'll even with his mask on that's awesome!

[@bigcountry4539]

0321 here... enlisted into the Corps as a 2531 Field Radio Operator then arrived from FROC to reception 2nd Mar Div at CLNC... 2nd Reconnaissance Bn sent screeners to see if any of us wanted to take the "INDOC" and try out for their unit... myself and about 15 other US Marines (me and another Boot 2531 named Hughs along with the rest Infantry guys) signed up and immediately were driven to Onslow Beach... myself, Hughs, and 5 others passed the INDOC, then we were in RIP (Reconnaissance Indoctrination Platoon) for 6 weeks... after RIP, I got orders to attend US Army Airborne School at Ft Benning GA immediately... after grad, I attended and passed then ARS (Amphibious Recon School) at Ft Story NAB Little Creek VA in May 1986... upon grad from ARS, we earned our 0321 Reconnaissance Marine MOS... BRC replaced this regimen in the early 2000s I think... Semper Fidelis!

[@angeljoel3021]

@bigcountry4539 anything you would recommend for training I’m joining I still don’t have a date to leave for boot camp but I’m thinking of picking my job as a Recon and my recruiter is telling me it’s better to go infantry then recon what’s your opinion on this? Physically and mentally I’m ready for anything that comes I can easily do things but my body can’t keep up with my mind y push myself to the limit everytime we do PT and I’m one of the people that don’t leave anyone behind nor gives up on any challenge

[@bigcountry4539]

@@angeljoel3021 ... your recruiter is crazy! Best MOS to do before Recon would be Field Radio Operator 0621 and then upon getting to the FMF (hopefully 1st, 2nd, 3rd Marine Division) and checking in at the Reception Center, request to take the screening/assessment for 0321 Reconnaissance Marine... if possible, even do this when reporting to MCT after Bootcamp and get advice from there... it's all changed much since early 1986 when I arrived at 2nd Marine Div Reception Center fresh outa FROC... as for training, add 50lb rucksack runs to your cardio routine and of course, pullups and more pullups... for abs, do a GAZILLION flutterkicks and then more... Semper Fi!

[@lavadog2176]

I'm in high school and I'm completely set on joining the Marines. I want to go in with an infantry contract and take the Recon screening test while at ITB and this video helps a lot because I like to know things like this beforehand so I can do my best to prepare. Thank you so much!

[@GeneralDischarge]

No problem!

[@mattwoodardtn]

You best improve on all those numbers im guessing. I was a navy rescue swimmer not a Marine but my guess is it is no different than any other special services. Be very comfy in the water! I cant stress this enough. Find a recon Marine and only trust what he tells you not me or anyone else. Ask your recruiter to find someone. Last but not least dont quit. Thats easier said than done. You best be prepared. You can imagine how competitive this is. Its also easy to say it on social media than it is to prove it. 18 yr olds can become recon but you a dozen near impossible training spots you gotta overcome. If you cant breeze through this and expert shooter with weapons used you are wasting your time. All Marines are way above avg muchless be near the top of this group day 1. Good luck you will need it.

[@mattwoodardtn]

And losers wine and cry about there best winners go home with the prom queen. You best look at it differently. Saying ill try or ill do my best wont get it. Never give yourself the option. My rescue swimmer class started 42 finished 7. Marine recon is even harder. Im warning you

[@slappy8941]

@@mattwoodardtn "There" best? It's "their", dumbass.

[@nickakers3862]

Did you make it brother

[@elite362]

Very motivating. I just took my IST this past Saturday. I did 23 pull ups 110 crunches a 10-minute and one second 1.5 mile run 115 ammo can presses and 73 push ups. I ship out for boot camp in May at the very end of my semester. Hopefully I find time to swim.

[@GeneralDischarge]

elite362 I hope you do. You won't regret it. The water confidence goes a long way.

[@jtsoutdoorsandmore8136]

Great job bro . Quick tip basic is easy , keep your mouth shut your ears open and do what your told with speed and intensity and it will be too easy . Fallow my advice and yes you will still visit the quarterdeck or the sand pit but at least it won't be your foul up that lands you there . Should you get yelled at and you will . Take it in stride and learn from it . Good luck and semper fi , and welcome aboard.

[@lukecasler7811]

You must be shorter. I am good but not that good pullups. I can run my IST in 8:19

[@blakebonner1152]

elite362 gosh you freaking killed the ist

[@joegamingvideos]

7.4 mile and half

[@jtasgl88]

Oldest guy you've seen at BRC? I'll be 31 when I arrive there.

[@GeneralDischarge]

A mid 30's guy at brc is not unheard of. If you want it bad enough, you want it bad enough. Place a little higher emphasis on nutrition, muscle recovery and injury prevention before and during the course. Good luck.

[@lilmachine26]

Currently 27 going to go back next year to try out good luck brother

[@drakeaamold9758]

God bless 🙏

[@Yeet20001]

That water treading 😪

[@datboiLJ_]

Did you pass,

[@thenextsimp8177]

I’m not crazy athletic like some of these guys lol. 17 pull-ups, 90 crunches, 1.5 mile run in 11 minutes. But I excel beyond in anything with water as I grew up in a pool. Martial arts is also a specialty of mine.

[@joshwells6540]

I'm in the same boat with being good in the water and being terrible at running just gotta work on it a lot

[@gotmikl3075]

@@joshwells6540 How can you know if you're good in the water if you're in a boat?

[@kevinwheatcroft]

My son is screening this morning. No prep in water at all. Hope he makes it.

[@ethanwilliams4321]

How did he do

[@kevinwheatcroft]

@@ethanwilliams4321 he found out he needs to work on swimming! He said the PT stuff wasn’t bad, but the 500 yd swim kicked his ass

[@williamwiggins6690]

The main thing in worried about is the mental aspect, it'd be cool if you guys could make a video about building discipline or something like that

[@GeneralDischarge]

We will keep that in mind; thank you for watching our video!

[@jacksonturner7838]

Dudes for the crossover, take your mind off of the task at hand and distract yourself while your doing it, can't stress it enough

[@bradleygonzalez1160]

I sang “twinkle twinkle little star” and then boom….surfacing hand above head and ok sign with “ I feel fine”

[@samhouston5217]

Man great videos. Thank you. Used to have to run in boots. ( 30 years ago)

[@Caticua]

Is there designated rest time between each event, are they in a specific order? Thanks for the content!

[@GeneralDischarge]

Eli Burgos Yes there is designated rest. Swim, pull ups, push ups, crunches, run, ruk, o course. Any minor deviation doesn't make a huge difference if the proctor moves things around a bit.

[@RIPTIDE2034]

I go to screening next week really nervous not a good swimmer at all but everything physically I’m set wish me luck

[@samuelreed5399]

What happened bro??

[@polliniciocanario1698]

what happen

[@LIYW]

Information for HMs if you join and complete the SARC pipeline you will be promoted to E5 at the completion of pipeline.

[@GeneralDischarge]

That's for the street to fleet pipeliner I'm guessing?

[@LIYW]

@@GeneralDischarge nope anyone active duty who converts to hm and completed the SARC pipeline. It is a STAR school so you get promoted regardless

[@GeneralDischarge]

@@LIYW we would like to learn more about that so we can pass on the information. Do you happen to know the NAVADMIN for it?

[@LIYW]

@@GeneralDischarge it's been a STAR school aka finish it and get promoted for awhile.

[@LIYW]

@@GeneralDischarge www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/enlisted/community/medical/Pages/default.aspx

[@msfkmsfk]

Thank you very much for this video. I'm still deciding which branch of the military that I want to join. However my career goals and what I want to do in the military still remain the same. I want to attend (and hopefully pass) a combat diving school, an airborne (or combat sky diving school), conduct raids (in training), and finally blow stuff up (in training). After all my combat training and experiences, I then would like to pursue a career either in information technology or as some type of aviation mechanic or wheeled vehicle mechanic. My first preference though is Information Technology. The 3 branches I'm still strongly considering right now are Army, Marines, and Navy. I would throw the Air Force in there too but I haven't done enough research on their Special Operations Groups and careers to really consider them at this time.

[@patrickmcshane7658]

Don't do underwater swimming unsupervised, lifeguards will be too distracted

[@jpturner171]

Semper Fi young Warriors!🇺🇸👍🏽

[@enosmassey888]

No video on KZbin is as brutal as u make for others to follow and join your league........I can't do anything as close as you can sir even in my youth especially as far as swimming is concerned .....u r a shark.........God bless men like you and your team who give their 100% to the organisation.......the stuff you do is beyond Genetics.....esp u r so big it's must be difficult to do all upper body exercise.......

[@msfkmsfk]

But again I can't thank you enough for this video.

[@patrickkelley6212]

Damn Tough Selection! Semper Fi!

[@leroyvincent6411]

I am a army reservist 68W (combat medic) i am looking at switching to active navy, and i want SARC any advice?

[@albertogonzalez3729]

What is the pipeline/timeline for a marine officer to become a recon marine?

[@joelshrum6532]

I'm supposed to be getting a Recon Contract and I ship out in February. I've been training for the last couple months and thanks for all the content, it's really helped out. For the 500m swim, do they allow you to change strokes at any time?

[@GeneralDischarge]

For Marines it's just breast stroke. Once you start finning it's all flutter kicking on your stomach while pushing a ruck. They'll teach you how to make your ruck float

[@joelshrum6532]

General Discharge thanks for for the response. I got my Combat Side Stroke down but I'm glad you said that I got to start training breast a whole lot more. Keep up the awesome vids man.

[@GeneralDischarge]

Joel Shrimp of course! Let us know what videos you want to see as you meet challenges in your training.

[@redbarn6160]

I'm seeing sources that seem to suggest that anyone can do either the side stroke or breast stroke for 500 meters. Are these sources all just neglecting to add more detail on the rules or are they just too old? A little clarification would be appreciated.

[@palmettoraised8882]

well, what happened???

[@mondaymotivator_]

Water polo players and swimmers should have no issue with the pool section

[@felixdelgado1055]

I got 7 months to prepare and 3 months of bootcamp to hopefully help

[@harveysanchez6993]

Oh shit rock paper scissors under water in the bottom of the pool at the video wow

[@robertburks2126]

"Luke.... I am your fatha"...... and pull ups, just do them

[@colbyconnell3897]

Hey General Discharge! I was wondering if you had a swim technique for the 30 yard underwater swim. Thanks!

[@GeneralDischarge]

Other than what's already the video I'd say have a strong breast stroke kick and tryout the keyhole method with the arms. Also, have a good streamline

[@colbyconnell3897]

Ok thanks!

[@joeJoe-pb3su]

I see you Got to have that dip...

[@asoongUSMC]

MCAS Miramar training tank.

[@drashawntingram9349]

Yeah I need a former recon marine to help me out with my swimming

[@drashawntingram9349]

My info is 803-257-5853

[@drashawntingram9349]

My info is 803-257-5853

[@mongoose621]

Mega video. I'm a British Army Reconnaissance soldier. Interested to know what the continuation training involves after selection? So this pipeline is for Marine Recon, what is the Army Equivalent? 75th? Keep up the good work, much love from a British brother 🤙

[@peterhulsebos4049]

My son is in recon school presently. Headed to San Diego for recon training, then Arizona for jump training, Sere school which is some kind of training if u are captured, then Florida for advanced dive training. I'm sure I left some things out but it seems pretty intense! He just got out of infantry school in North Carolina after graduating basic in South Carolina

[@Blake-ld7mx]

Rangers can go to dive school i believe. But to pass rasp they just jump in pool with full combat load and swim to the other side water wise. Recons an amphibious unit so water trainings more intense. Basic just jump from tower, swim to other side and combat load which literally helps u float. Not sure if u can still qual for Que but thats good for a few years

[@Blake-ld7mx]

Regular pog ass Marines like myself do the tower stuff.

[@josephmay5822]

Anyone have tips on treading water for 30 min, I can't figure out an energy efficient kick for treading

[@GeneralDischarge]

Egg beater, look up some youtube videos on how to do the form correctly!

[@Andrew-qr8bv]

I signed my recon contract last week shipping off in sept any more tips Also I heard you have to 10 miles in 2 hour with 50lbs on your back. Is that true?

[@GeneralDischarge]

Congrats on your contract! You've heard incorrectly. The standard rucking pace is 15 minutes per mile.. you do an 8 mile ruck with a 2 hour time limit in BRPC. We suggest you check out our Rucking Tips & Tricks video!

[@Andrew-qr8bv]

General Discharge thank you sir love the videos

[@jhonnywalker97]

Andrew Link so how’d it go?

[@waterproof4403]

im joining with a recon contract too. how did it go brother?

[@henrybedrossian8811]

Did you do it or nah

[@mankokennewick5802]

The first obstacle is to get past the dip shit corporals in intantry training school who are jealous that they couldn't make it and prevent you from trying out.

[@landonkruppa8038]

how much do full cammies weigh when completely wet

[@christophermontoya6178]

I have to make an immediate correction this gentleman at 1 min into this video states that any MOS can undergo RSAT indock test and that is not correct you must be a infantry marine in order to take the RSAT to begin with if your MOS falls outside of infantry you will not be allowed to even take the indock RSAT test .... RSAT indock testing takes place 3/4 of the way threw I.T.B. ( Infantry Training Battalion ) have a good day.....

[@GeneralDischarge]

Thank you for the input for clarifying that that's the case over at ITB however our statememt about any MOS accounted for lat movers who can be screened with the RSAT. We apologize for the confusion.

[@shootingbricks8554]

Lateral moves are possible. Recon has a manpower shortage

[@jroddri]

Were you Guys Navy Or Marines or part of the SOCOM community ? Just curious since yall know your Shit, Man Watching this makes me wanna go back in Time to the Navy I wldv Definitely Done things Diff and gone HM I DNT even think they Had SARC back then and my CC was an ass finally had my Packet ready while I had my Manifest in hand on Board my COD ready to head back state side from deployment. I had pull and People willing to retain. You Guys Rock though on the vids

[@jonphillipraper5253]

I am 17 years old and enlisted in the marine corps. I run my ist with 18-19 pull-ups, 100 crunches, and a 9:45 run. I am also able to tread water for over an hour, (without cammies), and swim 25m under water pretty easily actually. And am also able to swim 500m in 10:30 mins. Again, without cammies though. Just for some insight, how do these statistics compare with what I need to be doing? What do I need to work more?

[@GeneralDischarge]

As far as statistics... that's way over our heads and I'd advise you to not worry about that. Your scores are very good, and it seems like based off what you said, you have a solid foundation in the water. I'd advise you to test out your 3 mile run, and find a place that lets you swim or tread in cammies. Cammies are a game changer for a lot of people. Congratulations on your enlistment! Train safe and thanks for watching!

[@jonphillipraper5253]

General Discharge thank you! And I love your account by the way

[@GeneralDischarge]

No problem! We appreciate your support.

[@israelmazariegos5437]

As a civilian choosing the Hospital Corpsman route to become SARC (hopefully), what tips would you give? What do I bring up to the recruiter?. And is corpsman the only route for me if I’m going Navy SARC?

[@GeneralDischarge]

In order to become a SARC, you need to be a corpsman first. Get in shape for the PST and the rigors ahead.

[@hesh_walker7757]

I think that the physical exercises aren't going to be such a problem, but more the learning stuff like the ASVAB you know scoring above 105. The 11 general orders, chain of command, etc. I was never good at studying from a text book or in school even if I had great grades. Just never my thing and it was always hard for me. Any tips on how to be more confident? I'm probably shipping out this summer to basic training. Thank you!

[@thefatherIess]

How did it go?

[@MadeInChengDu]

how much water treading you do in BRC after the selection test?

[@GeneralDischarge]

In BRC itself you don't do much treading. BRPC is where most of the pool evolutions are at.

[@MadeInChengDu]

thanks man! Is there a prep training for HMs in field med or A school if you are selected for the pipeline?

[@GeneralDischarge]

MadeInChengDu not yet but we can do that soon. It sounds like there could be a demand for that.

[@MadeInChengDu]

General Discharge thanks

[@MadeInChengDu]

what is your definition of "much treading"? do they always make you guys tread with bricks?

[@blakeniesporek6998]

What's the washout rate for BRC and RTAP?

[@spanningbread]

i second

[@frankbalocca3507]

So I wanted a Recon Contract but my GT score was 092, I know I need a 105. If I volunteer for Recon at ITB, will they let me retake the ASVAB?

[@GeneralDischarge]

Frank Balocca I don't know for sure. You would have to contact Recon Training Company. Have you already slected an MOS or can you just retake the asvab before you contract with an MOS?

[@frankbalocca3507]

General Discharge I already selected an MOS, 03 contract.

[@GeneralDischarge]

Frank Balocca Good luck to you!

[@basicbodybuilding]

Frank Balocca you can wait for a couple years and try out for marsoc raiders. Probably just as physical hard in training but alittle more training with learning other skill set. If you’re trying to do “special forces/operations” the stuff you see in the movies then marsoc is where you want to be, plus you’ll be working with other branches special operation groups and get deployed alot more. You might even get attached to a navy seal team or green beret team

[@TheLAGopher]

For MARSOC you have to be a Corporal which often occurs around 3 1/2 years in the grunts.You have more immediate options of screening for Recon or Scout Sniper if you shoot experthave a first class PFT and Intermediate Swim qual and a good service record with no NJPs.Recon and Scout Snipers often pick up Infantry Marines after one deployment if they don'tget you out of ITB.

[@ng7501]

When doing the 500m swim in full cammies can you push off the wall on each side?

[@stevenmadden121443]

Correct me if I'm wrong but was this video was shot at Miramar

[@GeneralDischarge]

You are correct

[@MadeInChengDu]

@@GeneralDischarge i came here to say this lol... 3 freaking years later. I am doing my Saturday swims in Miramar, I came back to this video and realized it was shot in Miramar.. Those rower and low walls by the pool and that red track where the PFT starts gave it away lol

[@iamcoldOfficial]

I ship out in January and I want a recon contract but I've heard going infantry first is better then going straight into recon 🤔 because if you fail the screening you are open contract

[@fuegotv_8033]

If you take the recon contract and fail screening you will go open contract. Talk to your recruiter about what options you have, there is plenty of ways to get in without a recon contract.

[@paytoncraft7024]

Yea I got a 0311 contract and am gonna try to go recon after soi I go to boot camp also in January

[@iamcoldOfficial]

@@paytoncraft7024 I ship the 18 and I got a guy who's going 0321 as well he leaves the 13

[@Chris_73618]

I went infantry route and now 1 and half years in later I’m getting a shot at recon. Just by random chance a screener is going on. I’m nervous lol I’m more scared of if I pass will I be able to handle what comes next

[@brucepeckham6043]

That has been the best recipe for 40 years, establish yourself first, pass boot, ITS (Infantry Training School), develop the body to hump up and down mountains and hills, nonstop, live semi-miserably for a year or two, then if you can swim and like the water, and you never quit, your all set

[@gromit848]

Do they allow planks instead of crunches now?

[@b123me]

So does every RECON Marine have to take this or just lat transfers? Also you said your gonna want to crush the minimums so we need competitive scores on everything or just competitive PFT scores? If you can answer this thanks I’m just confused right now.

[@docrico1199]

is that a doc in the seabee cammies? lol

[@eitonaraoka6213]

I’m a waterpolo player so this seems ridiculously easy for a special forces selection but I have not understand not everyone has this background but I was wondering if you can just swim freestyle for the 500 I also admit just swimming in a tee shirt is hard but this is helping me be less nervous

[@eitonaraoka6213]

I also run cross country and my 5k 3.1 mile PR is currently 19.01 minutes so I’m mostly worried about the calisthenics but I also wrestle which helps a lot so that just leaves the rucking that I’m most worried about

[@eitonaraoka6213]

Any advice with my situation?

[@johnnya4329]

When do you take the RSAT I’m a poolie rn

[@turboturkeypunch]

Alright, im an Army infantry vet (9 years) and am going this week to find a prior service recruiter and hopefully getting a SARC contract. Do you have any experience in army to navy cross overs? And if yes what advice could you give to me? I don't know what to expect with the navy and any advice would be welcome. Thank you, your videos are a great help.

[@GeneralDischarge]

We will get back to you on that one, but for now the only advice we can give is to ensure your contract guarantees you a shot at the SARC pipeline. Good luck and let us know what happens!

[@kalebshultz1761]

During selection can you use swimming goggles or not

[@xtremeruleroflife]

With the water portion, for treading are you required to execute treading water doing the egg beater tread?

[@Veritas-dq2hs]

No you can use breast stroke but learning the egg beater will make life a lot easier

[@tahj420]

I'm a Reservist and I didn't screen at FMTB is there a way to get into the pipeline directly?

[@crewchmelar9441]

Was the o course part filmed at Lejeune?

[@jonathanchila6414]

Nah man that all Miramar. I know that area all too well lived right across the street from it for 2 years

[@joemurdick456]

Is the rope diameter 1½" or 2"?

[@carycoller3140]

I wish I knew how to swim.

[@tommyhiggins3665]

im not sure if i should do recon or not

[@isaacaceves4637]

What kind of kick were you doing for the 25m underwater swim? To me it looked like breast stroke mixed with scissor kick

[@GeneralDischarge]

That's a breaststroke kick

[@isaacaceves4637]

General Discharge Alright thanks.. it’s really good. I’m having a hard time getting good at it. I learned the side stroke quick tho

[@robertbrennan1656]

got me at 4:05

[@danielc5465]

So I’m going to be starting my junior year in high school and I’d be interested in becoming a SARC. My pull-ups are good, my running is good but I don’t know how to swim. How should I best prepare myself for this?

[@GeneralDischarge]

Swim team, water polo team or just start working the water training into your work outs. Recon Prep by Nick Koumalotsos or the MARSOC prep guide the pool stuff you'll need.

[@danielc5465]

General Discharge thanks 🤘🏻

[@thirtydread5868]

is the gt score word knowledge + paragraph comp. + arithmetic reasoning+ mechanical comp.? if so i got a 256, is that a score that would let me qualify for recon? i am 16 and a junior in high school and am planning on joining the marine corps after high school.

[@GeneralDischarge]

Sounds like you have the gt score well understood, yes. The minimum gt score for Marine Recon is 105. Congrats on being a genius, are you sure you want to go recon? Kidding of course, but yes your current gt score is a qualifying one.

[@thirtydread5868]

thank you for responding. but i’m not a genius ( i wish i was, i’m a A,B,C student in school).

[@thirtydread5868]

General Discharge do you know about marsoc? if so can you do a video on that?

[@GeneralDischarge]

@@thirtydread5868 what type of stuff about MARSOC would you like to see?

[@thirtydread5868]

General Discharge just videos on like how you can get in, like the reqs. the physical stuff. kind of like this video, just about marsoc

[@fukduk6676]

Are you a marine with a British accent?? I haven’t heard that yet

[@melvinalvarez1183]

Could you go more in detail on how to do the eggbeater kick, I’ve been trying to practice for the 30 min thread with the eggbeater but I’m unsuccessful at performing the technique correctly, love your vids,

[@GeneralDischarge]

Yeah we can look into that, but in the mean time we'd recommend you watch videos around youtube or talk to a swim coach. Thanks for watching our videos we really appreciate it.

[@francisgreg1640]

Quick question. If you have a recon contract when will you have to take the rsat screener if at all.

[@prokourninja]

Don’t do recon contract, go infantry then try for recon, if you fail recon training on a recon contract you’ll be re-assigned where the corps needs you (could be anywhere from aviation to cook). Fail on an infantry contract and you can try again without worry.

[@PumpinPeen]

they drank the kool-aid okay this is what I heard and my recruiter is tryna get me to sign the recon contract how long does it take to be able to test for recon after joining infantry?

[@prokourninja]

David Woodruff I believe it’s every 30 days or nine times a year. You’ll be able to get a shot.

[@isaacaceves4637]

David Woodruff Do not sign that Recon Contract if you haven’t already. You can volunteer to get screened for recon at SOI which is right after your 10 day leave. You won’t wait long at all

[@blooregardqkazoo9885]

Beat name ?

[@2spacey696]

Are you supplies with those goggles when testing?

[@GeneralDischarge]

If your just doing a screener no, you'll bring your own. When you're in the course they'll be issued to you until you're done with the course.

[@2spacey696]

@@GeneralDischarge also when you say full cammies does this include boots?

[@GeneralDischarge]

No boots

[@2spacey696]

@@GeneralDischarge copy that thank you for all the info! i just made my pig egg as well let the training begin!

[@Iamfeelzmusic]

Hold up, you said that in BRC you wont be doing the combat side stroke that much you will be doing the Breast Stroke?

[@GeneralDischarge]

Marines typically do the breaststroke when they are not swimming with fins

[@Iamfeelzmusic]

General Discharge Dang I was hoping it was gonna be combat sidestroke

[@shootingbricks8554]

@@GeneralDischarge you can do side strokes.

[@rjeption]

Can u go to OCS after recon school?

[@spanningbread]

yea probably

[@Leo-hw6pb]

hey guys, had to push my RSAT to Friday this week, are the events always the swim then the run? I cant imagine most guys crushing the pft after a swim in cammies and a 30 minute tread

[@GeneralDischarge]

Depends on who runs it. Usually they do all of the land portion first, then the water evolutions. Good luck on your RSAT!

[@GeneralDischarge]

How'd it go with your rsat?

[@killingyouwithlogic5808]

Im not sure if it changed Over last 16 yrs but when I did the tread it was 45 mins not 30 Mins not sure if it changed or just wrong.. I did 500m before 14:30 and 45 min tread

[@GeneralDischarge]

Kill-Logic it could possibly have changed because they also include some hands out of drills and such.

[@killingyouwithlogic5808]

yea either way was not enjoyable lol

[@Jayy-lc6tu]

If I want to be a force recon how many years do I have to be in it? (I’m only 14) im starting to exercise but I don’t want to be in the military my whole life

[@isaacaceves4637]

75216 Jayy Minimum of 5 years mostly because of all the training you’ll do

[@joeJoe-pb3su]

I am fat and I love crunches...i hate sit ups...

[@kylemcnichols9467]

So I have been working on pull ups running and crunches and they all gradually increase however my push ups do not increase. It feels as if I plateau. And certain push-up I can do to increase the muscle stamina?

[@vecna2821]

Do weighted dips, when it comes to max push ups it's your shoulders and triceps that will tire. Watch your push ups go up in numbers of 5s throughout the next few weeks.

[@isaaccicchelli5175]

Is it possible for someone in the reserves to screen for recon?

[@GeneralDischarge]

Yes it is

[@isaaccicchelli5175]

General Discharge Any idea how I can take the steps to? I tried talking to a recon recruiter, and he tried passing me to his Ops Chief, but he hasn’t gotten back to me.

[@patrickmcshane7658]

Has any marine recon/raider enlist and past Navy SEAL BUDS

[@GeneralDischarge]

Yes.

[@patrickmcshane7658]

@@GeneralDischarge Did they excel or barely pass?

[@GeneralDischarge]

@@patrickmcshane7658 one would have to be there to know.

[@shootingbricks8554]

Back then, Recon Marines were sent to BUDS to get dive qualified. Many pass since they are screened prior to going. Other Marines went to Army dive schools. The Marines now have their combatant dive schools so they don't don't those anymore.

[@slayer6936]

Was that Kbay?

[@ZOIMIBiIE]

The brush during the pft sections look more like Pendleton imo

[@derek4841]

Hey, I’m 16 and joining the Corps in two years and am very interested in Force Recon. Can anybody give me some pre-enlistment advice?

[@GeneralDischarge]

Derek Welch So naturally that conversation starts at the recruiting office and making sure you're eligible for the military. But of course you're curious now and that doesn't hurt. Pre enlistment advice for anyone usually looks a lot like, "Hey, be sure about what you want to do and don't let anyone stop you."

[@derek4841]

General Discharge ok, thank you

[@romansanchez7077]

Focus on being a marine first force recon later, take all the operator thoughts out now, and think about why you really want to he there. Focus on running and pullups, strengthen up your legs with squats and deadlifts for the hikes. Get used to being treated as a 5 year old, and ya that's it. And if ur gonna be 03 u better be running all the time, cause bootcamp, and itb is hardly any running but ur unit will be. We do 3 mile flak runs every day with fireman Carries, log drills, and practicing calling 9 line and tourniquets

[@tomhawk375]

Train to exceed Recon Standards before you join, everything else will just be mental If you get to that fitness level.

[@matty.7906]

Yeah, Join the Airforce... Para-rescue... Marketable job when you get out. Nothing too marketable after recon... Trust me... I know... 0321/8654 2000-2006

[@saudakar9004]

50 pushups?!? Bruh why does every selection course have insane swimming requirement while having easy as hell other stuff

[@spanningbread]

because they dont want you to destroy your body before you get to that group. swimming does little to no long term long term damage on the body, as opposed to rucking, running, etc

[@saudakar9004]

@@spanningbread You arent a smart fella

[@spanningbread]

Saudakar youre right, im just repeating what my doctor told me a while back

[@shootingbricks8554]

Recon, like SEALS, SWCC, Raiders and USAF PJs operate in the water. Almost all of these guys go through dive school which is a bitch to pass. Special Forces and Rangers send a few to the Army's Combatant Dive School as so their swim standards are higher.

[@karimhemdan01]

Can a combat engineer get into recon?

[@hesh_walker7757]

Yes and that mos is a very valuable asset to the team. I'm going to enlist as a combat engineer this summer.

[@whatever9042]

Does recon copy a lot from rangers? Because it use to be indoc similar to rangers RIP now it’s this similar to rangers RASP. The tab looks the same as well

[@shootingbricks8554]

No. Rangers do more direct action raids than recon. Recon's swim assessment is way harder than Rangers. It has to be because Recon operates in a maritime environment.

[@arctic3038]

Why is there a British person telling me how to get into marine recon?

[@frankgonzales2789]

Can a snco apply for recon?

[@thesavage4070]

I should be getting ready to ship soon on a contract, I've heard so many mixed reactions about recon and people saying they have no action right now is that true?

[@GeneralDischarge]

the savage that's a popular opinion however that could all change at any moment.

[@nickjr4460]

the savage follow your heart brother

[@fewridge6479]

Do not go to boot camp with a recon contract. If something happens like you getting hurt in indoc or you just can’t hack the Marine Corps will send you wherever they need warm bodies. Go under a infantry contract and when you get finished with ITB they will give you a chance at recon indoc. If you don’t make it you go back to infantry. There you can get training and try again later.

[@fewridge6479]

I can

[@thesavage4070]

I appreciate it brother but I've already signed 0321 contract its do or die at this point thank you for the advice though!@@fewridge6479

[@theunknown4570]

HEY!! THAT'S NOT A RIFLE!!!

[@diistortzz]

so you couldn't freestyle swim the 500 ? just wondering i'm a life guard and we do a 500m freestyle every training

[@GeneralDischarge]

You cannot freestyle for this test, no.

[@garycole520]

There’s a reason for this: you don’t freestyle swim with gear, weapons or dive gear.

[@shootingbricks8554]

@@garycole520 when you scuba dive, you should not be using your arms.

[@richardfleming7006]

For more information about Force Recon during the Vietnam War go to: firstforcerecon.com

[@rav6274]

Can a SARC Marine recon, become an officer??

[@GeneralDischarge]

SARCs can become officers, but they won't be SARCs anymore. SARCs an enlisted only billet

[@rav6274]

@@GeneralDischarge then if one were to become an officer and not be a sarc anymore, what are they then?

[@GeneralDischarge]

@@rav6274 You'd be whatever officer you became. Unrestricted line, Medical Corps, etc. You wouldn't be a SARC anymore.

[@jamesa348]

You active duty Recon?

[@GeneralDischarge]

Jalters Productions Active duty not in a recon unit currently.

[@jimprestigious863]

So you have 8 minutes in total for the obstacle course, or 8 minutes for each separate run through it? Thanks in advance

[@GeneralDischarge]

8 minutes in total!

[@ruhelvie7707]

What do you do as a recon soldier after training??

[@vladfedonkin4731]

Recon.

[@Leo-hw6pb]

are you guys stationed at 1st? anyway great content I'm looking to take an RSAT July 27th, any tips for the 25m crossover training? the training tank and gym pool wont allow crossover training, got kicked out

[@GeneralDischarge]

Leo Kallal there are some apnea trainer apps you can download for free. Like the advice in the video just stay relaxed. It's about a 45 second breath hold or less. Very do-able.

[@Leo-hw6pb]

General Discharge sweet thanks guys! isnt there an 8 mile ruck with a 2 hour time limit added on the RSAT sometimes too? and another question, if I have my own Alice pack as long as its coyote brown am I able to use it during BRPC and BRC?

[@GeneralDischarge]

You can use your own frame, but you have to use the pack they issue you.