Force Recon Radio Operator
U.S. DoD photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Oxton
An assistant radio operator with the Force Reconnaissance Platoon of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's (31st MEU) Maritime Raid Force (MRF) watches his sector during a long range MRF training mission.
A typical Reconnaissance Team includes 2 radio operators with their own radio to ensure that their intelligence reports can be sent back to to base.
Force Recon Platoons typically act as the direct action / assault element of the MRF.
Force Recon Marines maintain a high level of proficency in direct action techniques such as CQB and demolitions.
