4th RECON

The 4th Reconnaissance Battalion (4th RECON) is a unit of the United States Marine Corps Reserve, originally activated in 1952. Its primary mission is to conduct amphibious reconnaissance, ground reconnaissance, and surveillance in support of Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) operations. Throughout its history, 4th RECON has participated in major training exercises and has supported operations such as the Global War on Terror, with elements deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan. The battalion is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, and continues to serve as a critical force multiplier within the USMC Reserve component.