Welcome to the MEU | Force Recon
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- Опубликовано: 21 апр 2015
- In this episode of "Welcome to the MEU," lock and load with Staff Sgt. Tim Cunningham as you tag along with one the most high-speed units in the Marine Corps - Force Recon.
Each episode they'll take you behind the scenes and into the action of a MEU. Follow for a ride in the back of amphibious vehicles, in the pilot seat of aircraft and at the helm of a Zodiac.
Video Credit: Cpl. August Light
I served with these guys in Battlefield 2, very professional, shoutouts to staff sergeant major xXxSlayeR1993xXx.
Are the Marines on a Menu all special forces? Are infantry units apart of the meu? I get confused lol
@@seanleaf3165 MEUs (Marine Expeditionary Unit) consist of infantry Battalion Landing Team (BLT), Reconnaissance Platoon, and Force Reconnaissance Platoon. Recon units are Special Operations Capable forces, reserved for the MEU and MAGTF instead of attached to SOCOM.
met (very few) recon and force recon marines, and have to say the force recon marine was one of the humblest and most down to earth Marines I've ever known
yes i can see that
Paul D I agree. But working with Rangers, they’re fucking dickheads
@@edp8301 you are the first person out of THOUSANDS I’ve read that say that
@@zestooo6932 I’ve only heard stories from my father but from what he has told me they are assholes.
@@Maa_aaV I guess different units are different.
I'm an 0341 and I met some great recon and Marsov marines. They're great at their jobs. A lot of Infantry guys complain about not doing some cool shit like this. But my best answer is that we may be the few and the proud. But this gentleman are the few and the proud within the few and the proud. Takes a special kind of mentality to be a special forces Marine. All of them are not just great warfighters, but they're also great leaders
1:22 that recoil control
That would imply there was recoil for him to control. He told that rifle not to give him recoil or muzzle flip, the rifle did the next smart thing...
Shit that dude shooting the 1911 at the end was exceptional
Gun doesn't have much in the first place lol.
Lol mini, maybe if you dont puss out when it comes to guns u can shoot like em too
@mini cooper, stop eating soy and u can shoot like them too, punk.
While in Okinawa our StaffSergeant was straight from Force Recon and he had just finished his 5 years with them and was sent to 2/5, and he was very humble, shit, world of intrinsic knowledge but again humble and respectful of our platoon, smoked like a train but hard core...Semper fucking Fi to all Marines...I had a great pleasure of serving in combat with some great gents...
I’m currently living in Brazil, but I’ll never forget about the Marine brothers .
Semper fie.
Manuel Satiro you forgot there’s no e after semper fi
I love the SSGT’s calm matter-of-fact manner as he explains all the badass shit they do. Just another day at the office
You are the best soldiers, Thank you for your effort, dedication, sacrifice and commitment. God bless you🙏🙏❤️❤️
I have never served, nor do I have the intention to. However, I have studied amazing men that served in the military, from the wisdom taught by generals to the wisdom taught by special forces operators. I must have read at least 10 books written by retired military personal and I must say, I have learned a lot. I have learned about discipline, about persistence, about the power of good goals. I have learned about the idea of leadership and of taking complete ownership of your situation.
I will probably never fire an M4. I will probably never wear battle fatigues. However, these videos and all the wisdom left behind by the great men and women that served in the military will always serve me towards accomplishing my own personal goals and endeavors. These people are more brave, more hardworking, more motivated then I'll ever be but I'm proud to know that I've took so many lessons from the military mindset and implemented them in my own life.
For this, even if I'm not from the US, even if I've never served, all branches of the military have my gratitude.
Read "Always Forward, Always Faithful"
Why sit on the shoulders of giants?, instead join and become one yourself. You can learn a lot from books, but there’s so much you can only learn from the actual experiences.
Nicholas Preble he said he has no intention to serve
I'm level 230 and have full stats in gta online and single player. I'm so ready.
Ok, kid. Let's go to Red Lobster and get this paperwork signed.
Are you okay with an open contract? Of course you are.
Meh, this has nothing to do with GTA
The Komyeta but it’s a joke
Oh honey, you are not. Trust me.
@@theblackopera8726 Oh honey, it's a joke, trust me
these Marines are the the elite of the USMC. and of course the ultimate badasses. watch out Daesh.
No, MARSOC are the top dogs in the Corps
MARSOC is SOF. Force Recon is under USMC command.
force recon is basically the conventional elite.
***** yeah you're right about meu, it's just here they're talking about a force recon unit WITHIN the MEU.
+mrln_ fxl a recon(raider)team within the meu is tagged mau(marine amphibious unit).
(Chuck R.777RnR)
Now that's what this channel needs more Recon Oorah! Can't wait
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One of the best reconnaissance and surveillance units in the US military.
Force recon units are NOT part of the division. They are a MEF asset. There are 3 Force Recon companies one associated with each MEF. They used to be an independent MEF unit, but, the initial creation of MARSOC pulled heavily from the Force Recon companies, so shortly after MARSOC was stood up in 2006, the Force Reconnaissance companies were deactivated. After a couple years, it was realized that the Force Reconnaissance mission was still needed, so a fourth company was added to each of the Reconnaissance battalions "D" Company, which became the Force Recon company of each Recon battalion. Well, now, that requires a discussion of the distinctions between Battalion Recon and Force Recon. All recon Marines enter the ranks via the Basic Amphibious Reconnaissance Course, which, I believe, is 3 months long. They go on to get jump qualified at Fort Benning, GA, and scuba qualified at the Marine Corps Combatant Diver Course. Usually, only Marines with at least one tour in the Fleet are allowed to apply for recon, so, they are usually more mature, but, their first step after schools is placement in a recon battalion. There are 3 recon Battalions--one associated with each Division. Battalion Reconnaissance is a Division asset. What this means is that Battalion Recon works for the Marine Division CG and usually works within the artillery fan of the division to collect information on the enemy directly pertinent to division operations. . Force recon works at the force level--the MAGTF and higher level. So, while each reconnaissance battalion works directly for the division commander, each Force Reconnaissance company (although admin'd within the Recon Battalion) works directly for the MEF CG--or the commander of the division commander. What that means is that Force Recon usually works BEYOND the artillery fan--super deep in enemy territory, often without the possibility of even air support. Because of the extreme difficulty and sensitivity of the Force Recon mission, only the best of Battalion Recon will get to move into Force. That means that Force is "the best of the best." On an historical note--Marine Amphibious Reconnaissance developed right alongside the Navy UDT teams of WWII. Whereas UDT did have an offensive mission that took them covertly into foreign harbors to set charges underneath enemy naval vessels, they also were involved in beach reconnaissance and obstacle removal before landing forces debarked into landing craft in amphibious operations. The Marine Amphibious Reconnaissance Company was primarily responsible for beach reconnaissance and obstacle removal, but, was trained in underwater demolitions as well. The concept of Force Reconnaissance came into being in 1957 (Navy SEALs inception was in 1962). Force Recon pioneered the research in HAHO and HALO insertion methods, as well as SCUBA assents from submarines (they literally climbed into the torpedo tubes and crawled out, at night, and their only orientation to the surface was to follow the bubbles!!). By the early 1960's, Force Recon was running missions around the world in places no one knew Americans even went. They were long regarded as some of the finest, unsung operators in the world, while the SEAL program was in its birth stages. To read of Force Recon missions run in Vietnam is mind blowing. Their stories rank right up there with the LRRPS and Vietnam SEALs.
legend neverdies. Your absolutely right with a lot of this, However I took a recon indoc right out of infantry (0331) school. The day I graduated I volunteered. After I completed the indoc, I went to RIP school. RIP school weeds out the the "stragglers" to give focus to the guys who are ready fot the school. Once graduated we move to BRC (Basic Reconassiance Course). After graduation then we hit the specialty courses. Recon (Battalion), Force (Company). Force is MEU and is smaller. It's more DA (Direct Action). To be Force it requires more training and you have to be selected. Just because you made it to Recon does not mean you made it to Force. I was In from 2000-2012. I was in before MARSOC and was their for the build up and finalization of MARSOC. Although we did alot of "High speed, low drag" missions we were never considered "Special Forces" even though we did alot of the same missions. MARSOC put us on the map amd changed all that. MARSOC pulled most Recon Marines over to the school since we're already trained at most. We went through the motions once again and now recognized as a special forces unit. Your right on the money with your knowledge.
@VWRabbit2008 Remember This Recon Battalion are working For Division asset Force Recon Company working for cmdnt of USMC and somtimes they run ops Joint Task Force with other special ops units MARSOC only working with SOCOM asset sometimes they do work as Joint Special Operation Task Forces under JSOC element. Right now marines doesn't have TIER 1 Units but they do have Tier 1 operators
JA Family RIP was very tough. Had more Marines in there than actual school seats. You had to Earn a spot to go to BRC/ARS. Or stay in RIP longer. I felt bad for the guys who were injured or didn’t get a run at BRC. They just spent another cycle there hating life.
Thanks for the Information and Intelligence (I2)!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🗽🦅🔫
right on, it is truly a world of knowledge to really understand Force Recon and how it all works...
Retired SSGT MEU, stay frosty boys!!
Yo at 0:54 look at that target. That’s damn fine shooting.
nothing but the greatest of respect
Warriors. Keep to themselves. Training or gone for months at a time. The best.
Best of the best of the best!
The world hasn't haven't even known what we can do with the right Marine. Make America great again and failure is not in this ladies dictionary. Did you hear me. The Marines, The Few and the PROUD! Oh Rah!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Force recon is so good man
I like the SSGT's point on how there is not a lot of recognition with that occupation, you should strive for a job well done! 👍
Love the video. Keep up the good work hoorah
Tu see me like we are standing next to each other.. yes fly Girl
who made this video???? its freaking awesome as a 25V for the Army this is one of the best videos i've seen in so short of time and a great working interview
What is a 25v?
@@nicblank09 combat film producer is the title but they make videos for the Army
I shared a berthing area with Recon while I was on the 31st MEU. They have us POGS with the elites.
Former 0331....Recon and Force Recon are the best the Marines have.
My ex is a force recon marine vet. Loved being in camplejuene for 13 years. He went to 20 army, nvy and marine corps schools.
SEMPER FI‼️🍻
makes me homesick for when i was in recon
William Perkins can i get a special forces contract when i enlist?
Kevon Barnes no. You can’t just say “I’m going special forces”. Finish an enlistment term then go back and try out.
What? No, you are wrong. If you mean "Special Forces", as in Green Berets, then yes, you can get a 18 X-Ray contract right off the street with the Army. Just like the SEALS, Air Force Special Operations, and Marine Recon (Battalion). To be in Recon you would have a UZ contract and go to BRPC or MART if you pass ITB. Maybe back in the 80's and 90's Recon would only take seasoned Marines after a term in the Fleet, but now you can go to Recon after ITB, or get a Lat Move package approved after spending sometime at your current non-recon duty station (on your first contract), or, Lat Move after your first enlistment. You cannot go straight into Force.
@@kevonbarnes2431 kinda late but you need to be in another division for a month I believe then you can join MARSOC *if* they are doing their A&S
@@amback2681 🤣🤣🤣 thanks for replying. Im already in the Marines. 1/7 Suicide Charley. I been in for a year and 8 months already
More of Force Recon videos please !
Cant wait
when i do enlist into the Marines i'm going for Force Recon. Don't know about you guy but i support the Marine Reconnaissance Foundation
+Henry Bowers thing about Force Recon is they only accept seasoned recon marine in FORCE so good luck!!!!
Henry Bowers boot
Did you make force recon?
Brian he never enlisted.
Update?
This is Soo cool
That reload was crisp af
God Bless you gentlemen. Wish I could've joined you.
Fleet Marine: Has low reg.
Recon Marine: Has no reg.
Watching this video reminds me of a time when I was cool.
This is so fucking cool
what's with the G36?
lol
Cross training, probably. Haven’t seen something like that before. Don’t the Dutch use G36s?
Could someone be so kind as to explain how to get into this? The Recon Marine/Force Recon info is quite confusing. I'm looking for MOS number and required training ect...
Im 10th prestige in every COD game since W@W, Im ready.
Swift - Silent - Deadly
Badass man
Look at us, we got 45.'s we're special
Short lived play toys they were.
I think at the end of the day Force Recon is for guys who join the USMC and then realize they really want to be SEALs.
I don't see why, the pay grades are the same, and neither can really talk about there work. "SEALs focus more on naval combat, i.e. ship boarding, oil rig capturing etc. MEU/MARSOC is a more amphibious/land oriented unit, and their job can include anything from deep reconnaissance to oceanic topography to raids."
When my dad was in force reconnaissance he trained with navy seals and even thought they were better. The only thing was the seals had a bigger budget and better equipment
I hope to be able to do this someday
Love USA.🇺🇸
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Go! Go! Gadget guys!! Won't replace the heart of a fucking lion!!!🦁
Солдаты свободы 👍
I watched this with battlefield music in my head
1 and 3 battalion are divison recon and the second battalion are soc
All are SOC. Even the MEUs are SOC during their 6 month deployment.
Man I wish, I wanna be Marine Force Recon.
Meaner than the navy seals :)
X Fision should say meaner than devgru
hehe, thanks for the laugh
+DavidStnl83 You don't think they are? I respect that opinion. We all have opinions on them, and then there are facts about them. The facts are.........they are both the same. However, one is for killing, the other is for reconnaissance. They can both do each other's job very well though.
+X Fision and more humble/secretive.
+The Arcenal force recon cannot operate nearly as well in the water and historically doesnt come close to the seal's track record. They are damn good soldiers, but this is like comparing the golden state warriors to the 96 bulls. sure, gs is fuvking good, but the bulls have the track record that kicks their ass
trying to decide between this or marsoc is frustrating but at least i still got a couple months
I noticed a lot of different kinds of attachments and how these guns run their guns. Some use the lanyards and some don't and a few use different magazines and stocks.
Excalibur01 When you're Recon they give you a lot more funding and more flexibility when it comes to customizing your rifle the way you like it.
Well I'm assuming now they do. I remember talking a Recon guy way back at in the early 2000s and they got shit when they went into Iraq. I talked to him recently he was chuckling at all the new toys.
Excalibur01 Yeah, Recon and MARSOC get all the fun toys to play with when they get deployed now. Although a lot of times higher tier operators like MARSOC or SEALs buy a lot of their own gear with their own money.
Marine Recon was one of the reasons I joined the Corps. I saw a motivating video from one of my highschool classmates at the time. They were doing calisthenics and you can tell they were hurting. Out of nowhere one of them let's out a war cry. Mind over matter. No matter what physical pain you're suffering you can always give more than you think. Especially if you're an athlete and used to working out. I made it to a STA platoon and tried out for Recon but didn't pass oh well Divine intervention had other plans for me.
bad ass
That’s my boyy
I’m surprised Recon Marines carry 1911’s as a side arm. I thought they would carry Sig’s.
This video is a couple years old. They've swapped those M45a1 1911s for Glocks like most other high tier units. Some will always stay tride and true to the 1911 until they are all broken and gone from U.S. inventory. But Glocks are easier to maintain and the 9mm allows for better standardization with other NATO countries. Like I said though some units, even in the Army, refuse to give up their 1911s. As someone who like both I say, once a Green Beret or Force Recon member starts trading lead at close range I don't know if what particular pistol they do it with is gonna matter all that much.
I miss it
I miss this shit, but my knees went to shit.
Do regular MEU's get deployed to combat zones a lot? And is it difficult to become part of the MEU? (NOT force recon MEU) Thank you in advance!
Well I'll tell you what I know . MARSOC is mainly put with counter terrorism , direct action , and reconnaissance . As all members of ussocom . However force recon does mostly green operations . Because they specialize in special reconnaissance . But they do sometimes perform black operations . Majority of the time you will never hear about a force recon mission . It's their job to get in and out with no shots fired , no one even knew they were there . But shit happens ...
A MEU from the east coast and west coast are always forward deployed. Short of an invasion they will be the first assets in a region to deal with anything from a humanitarian mission, rescue a down pilot, evacuate an embassy, or support an ongoing war. Assuming there is no war going on getting deployed on a MEU is your best shot of seeing some action. Is it difficult to become part of a MEU? Depends on your MOS and unit. Your best bet is to go 03xx and get stationed on the east or west coast (not Hawaii). Force Recon is part of every MEU they are a component just as a regular infantry battalion is part of every MEU.
MEUs have few components the Ground Combat Element (GCE), the Aviation Combat Element (ACE), the Logistic Combat Element (LCE) and the command staff. So I'm assuming u are asking for GCE. GCE is the infantry battalion of a MEU. They are selected from one of the Marine Corps infantry battalions, and put through an intensive 6 months pre-deployment training to get them certified as Special Operations Capable (SOC) prior to getting deployed on amphibious assault ships.
Yes and yes
Goals.
Their training is so similar to raiders. How are both different?
Recon is still under the MAGTF whereas Raiders are under SOCOM. Recon is still attached to the MEF and conducts operations with the regular Marine force. Raiders work with the entire SF community with much more specialized missions; could direct action or training of foreign militaries, snatch and grabs, etc, etc.
Force Recons are more towards of reconnaissance and surveillance and other intelligence gathering operations on specific enemy targets deep in their territories to provide battlefield image to the MEF commander. Marine Raiders are doing other stuff like direct action, special reconnaissance, counter-insurgency, foreign internal defense, counter-drug operations etc. Force Recons are under the MAGTF, while Marine Raiders are under SOCOM.
I will do this.
Cool video saw it 5 years ago when it came out. This is the second 5 years old video in a row. Fuck off youtube.
OOOORRRAAAHHH
What's the difference between Division Recon and Force Recon? Is it just one being division-based or something?
Division Recon is made up of the best of best force recon members. it's like seal team six is the best of the seals
Force Recon are made up of the best of the best in Division Recon Marines
One operate within the commander's area of responsibility where support can be provided like air support, naval fire support etc. Force Recons operate deeper into enemy territory where it is out support range and where the commander can't see the whole image. And Force Recons operate in smaller teams.
what gun is it called in the picture on the vid
A G36C. The guy that replied is right, but the variants are very much different.
USMC Watches me close
At 0:52, did that dude do a AD on that pistol into the air? It looks like it went off before he meant to.
+MrHellotherehowareu little late but haha yeah seems that way doesnt it? no the guy next to him started shooting. if you play very close attention when the guy next to him fired the slide on the dudes pistol wasnt all the way forward yet, but i didnt realize it till you said it haha
Guys please the song on 0:15
So BB dose recon or regular infantry see more action
Semper Fi
2-4 MEU “DOC” ’82-90 OORAH!
Someone tell me, what on earth is in the pringle cans on their back panels? Im assuming pringles or other snacks. I know thats what id put in them. Or crayons. Both for writing and for snacking.
OORAH!
mrin_fxl
Have you ever heard the saying "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all"?
Can you do 2nd Marines Division?
What’s the difference of force recon and Marsoc?
Force RECON is exclusively for the Corps, Raiders fall under the umbrella of SOCCOM. Both are equally badass just the leadership is different
Is it true than Recon hasn't seen combat since 2012-13? That they now mainly do VBSS?
assumably the most difficulat variable/aspect of retreival...
what is that big metal tank looking thing some guys carry on their backs????
Heavy round for either Gustav or AT4
What are the requirements and training?
+Abraham Aragon Enlist as infantry, and you need atleast a 105 GT score on your asvab. When you make it out of boot and head to SOI, if u meet the requirements they'll ask if you want to try out
Celers, Silens et Mortalis. Semper Fidelis and Ooh Rah United States Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🗽💀♠️🗡️🔪⚔️🔫
How I feel after putting a grip on my nerf gun
Why do they still have MICH helmets?
I clicked because of that G36
What is that canister on his back at 1:15?
RenoJeremiah Its a piece of camo'd PVC pipe.. They use it like a holster for Bolt cutters, fire axe, sledge hammer etc.. basically for breaching tools
EnterTheFenix awesome, thank you for commenting sir.
Glad to be of service
Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance: Celers, Silens, et Mortalis.🇺🇸🦅🌎⚓
I honestly wish the US Marines never changed their M45 handgun.
Retired MOS 0317 / FORCE RECON SCOUT SNIPER here. 💀
Does Seal 6 watch me
“What is ‘new’ equipment” Marine Force Recon
whats the difference in force recon and Raiders???
Force Recon doesnt fall under Special Operations Command (SOCOM) whereas the MARSOC Raiders do.
Sanchandamingo Recon Battalions provide reconnaissance for larger Marine forces but they can also do things like Direct Action and VBSS if necessary but they were created to run reconnaissance missions and support conventional operations. The Raiders have more of a focus on Direct Action, Special Reconnaissance, and Counterterrorism/Counterinsurgency. The Marine Special Operations Command is under command of a SOCOM Commander while Recon is a part of MAGTF.
+Sanchandamingo Force Company is highest strategic tier which is special operation of USMC Commandant while Recon Battalion is Division asset
Yeah that m45 program didn't work out so well.
Are their any requirements involved in joining force recon?
+Zippity Doo-Dah! You can state your MOS on your contract as 0321 and you will go to BRC right after boot camp. But if you fail BRC then you go as an open contract and are assigned whatever MOS the Marine Corps needs you in. So its safer to go in as an 0311 and then do BRC after you pass SOI, that way if you fail you are just put in a standard line company as a rifleman.
+LJH exactly my plan
Battalion Recon?
What's the difference between a Recon Marine like the ones in Generation Kill and Force Recon?
+Simon Riley they r the same thing.
Yes. You have to eat the boogers out of a dead mans nose and then have the desire to ask for seconds!
When Uncle Sam knocks on your door!
Jesus, Force Recon are still rocking 1911s?
“ police call “