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"Force Recon is referred to as a Tier 3 unit, a status which denotes conventional warfare units which can augment special forces in large scale engagements.[3] " --- Completely false statement from an unreliable source. Please remove immediately Gmw2128 (talk) 01:26, 15 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Not done for now: please establish a consensus for this alteration before using the {{edit semi-protected}} template. BilCat (talk) 01:44, 15 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Some addt'l info worth mention...maybe?

The article indeed is up-to-date...however, it gives wrong impression about Forecd Recon and the (latter) Raiders of SOCOM, particularily the internal debate and arguments on Force Recon conducting direct action operations in general... Historically, Marines avoided/vied for participation with USSOCOM...two stark opposite polarity of views in the "purity" of reconnaissance.

And Marines are divided on SOCOM, and its role, given due if SOF/SOCOM operative units directly support the 'grunts' (main forward projecting infantry units) advancing their area influence in the battlespace. Which had some influence in CMC Gen. Vandegrift's decision that USMC were institutionally already in the business of many special operations roles, ever since its founding, and cemented by the FMF established in 1933. The MEUs would certify in all dimensions of special naval operations in every pre-deployment cycle. Even recon Marines will humbly say that they are a 'support unit' for the 'real' warriors...the grunts who have to face a volley of machine gun fire, mortar, artillery, bombs, gas, chemicals, grenades, trench warfare, and etc. Again...a lot of exciting Marine Corps history. Anyways, as always to Jarheads, Leathernecks, and Devil Dogs... ...Semper Fidelis RekonDog (talk) 06:29, 18 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]