The official command sponsored page of 3d reconnaissance battalion. Vetter the 3rd reconnaissance battalion was stationed in vietnam from march 1965 to november 1969. The bravest of the brave, recon marines were awarded four medals of honor, navy crosses and 72 silver stars for service in vietnam. This website is the associations attempt to honor the marines and corpsmen of the battalion and to provide historical information on the involvement of the battalion s. Memorial to david chip sherrell pictures sent in by cathy boughey updated 27 dec 98. It falls under the command of the 1st marine division and the i marine expeditionary force i mef 1st recon battalion was reactivated on july 5, 2000, as part of marine corps commandant general james l. Service record book srb pages 3, 11, 12, if applicable. We feel presenting these books will open up a new means of studying and experiencing the. Jones mission to revitalize marine corps reconnaissance. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Jones mission to revitalize marine corps reconnaissance took a big step forward on 05 july 2000 with the reactivation of 1st reconnaissance. Oct 17, 2015 company a 3rd recon battalion 3rd marine division patch vietnam war stay safe and healthy. That 6 month timeline could be wavied if recon lost to many men, which was normal. The 3 rd recon association is a nonprofit veterans organization dedicated to the marines and navy corpsmen who served in the 3 rd reconnaissance battalion and their involvement in the republic of vietnam from 1961 thru 1971. Alpha company reunion photo las vegas, 2024 september, 1998 added 6 oct 98 pictures of cpl. However, general patton ordered the battalion to reengage the enemy.
To conduct amphibious reconnaissance, ground reconnaissance, surveillance, battlespace shaping, and specialized raids in support of the marine division and its subordinate elements, or a designated marine airground task force magtf. There is no fee for membership in 1st recon battalion association. This site is owned, paid for and maintained by steve shircliff. Company a 3rd recon battalion 3rd marine division patch. Reconnaissance and counterreconnaissance are battlefield missions as. Marine reconnaissance as a whole can trace its heritage back to two separate unitsthe marine raider battalions, formed in january 1942 to fill an.
Includes official 3d recon bn and mc websites, 3d recon bn drc deployment readiness coordinator name and contact, 3d recon bn facebook pages, 3d recon bn groups and more. The 2nd reconnaissance battalion 2nd recon is a reconnaissance battalion in the united states marine corps. Deep reconnaissance platoons, or drps, are units within recon battalions that carry out the role of force reconnaissance. The 21st infantry regiment has a long and noble history that goes back nearly 100 years. The 3rd reconnaissance battalion conducts amphibious and ground reconnaissance in support of the 3rd marine division and marine forces pacific marforpac, operating in the commanders areas of influence. The current mission of the 2d reconnaissance battalion is to conduct ground and amphibious reconnaissance and surveillance along with other operations as. Its roots lie with the formation of company e scouts, 3 rd tank battalion, on 16 september1942 as part of the newly created 3 rd marine division. On the night of june 1516, 1966, an 18man platoon of c company, 1st recon battalion was attacked by greatly superior vc and pavn forces on hill 488 nui vu hill about 34 km west of tam ky, during operation kansas. The 3rd reconnaissance battalion 3rd recon conducts amphibious and ground reconnaissance in support of the 3rd marine division and marine forces pacific marforpac, operating in the commanders areas of influence. This website is the associations attempt to honor the marines and corpsmen of the battalion and to provide historical information on the involvement of the battalions members. Working with each battalions commander, these shirts are designed to reflect the strong character and illustrious battle records of fort jacksons basic combat training units. Technical manual tm, usmc military freefall operations, 70244a oi. During the first battle of hoover dam in 2277, the battalion played a vital part, as its sharpshooters together with the ncr rangers were instrumental in destroying the cohesion of legion forces on the rim of the dam, allowing them to.
Marines with 1st reconnaissance battalion, 1st marine division enter a c hercules with 3rd marine aircraft wing before executing staticline parachute operations and free fall jump training aboard marine corps base camp pendleton, calif. Throughout our history, ground reconnaissance marines have done much more than just. The first drps were formed in march 1975 after the conclusion of american involvement in the vietnam war, when the marine corps was downsized. Of the some 2,800 marines who served with the battalion, 1,3 were either killed, wounded or missing in action during that period. Marine third reconnaissance battalion in vietnam, 196570 and blood on the lotus. Marines and sailors with the 3rd reconnaissance battalion and the 5th air naval gunfire liaison company, both assigned to marine aircraft group 12, 1st marine aircraft wing, iii marine expeditionary force 1211mzp289001.
John goodwin a co, 3rd recon team monotype 2, and lt. Frank reasoner far right, back row who would soon be killed in action and earn a medal of honor. The battalion is based out of camp schwab, a satellite base of marine corps base camp smedley d. The overcast sky was powerless to damper the spirits of the eagerly waiting families at the company b, 1st reconnaissance battalion homecoming, june 9. The men of the 3rd reconnaissance battalion have joined together in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving the traditions and promoting the interests of the 3rd recon battalion and of the united states marine corps.
The book contains 80 illustrations, and the foreword has been written by majorgeneral sir nevill m. Books on recovering from combat written for military members and their families. Find people you served with from 1st force recon co, 3rd recon bn. United states marine corps reconnaissance battalions. Extensive use of actual declassified after action reports. This website is the associations attempt to honor the marines and corpsmen of the battalion and to provide historical information on the involvement of the battalions. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. We had stopped and had planned to set up our night lager site here the arrow shows a running nva, taken about. Scouts out is a wideranging historical survey of the theory, doctrine, organization, and employment of reconnaissance units since the era of mechanization in the early 20th century.
The uip for 3d reconnaisance battalion is an allinclusive resource of official unit information. World war regimental histories world war collections bangor. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Command chronologies 3rd recon battalion, marine corps historical center, washington, d. Force recon was reduced to a single regular company. See more ideas about vietnam war, vietnam war photos and vietnam veterans. Sgt david burns from the 1st brigade combat team, 1st armored. Its in the words of many members who lived through these incredible experiences. He was their demanding to screen our record books so he could shanghai our marines into 3rd force. The battalion headquarters site, shown in the background, would be named in his honor.
Located at marine corps base camp lejeune, north carolina, the battalion falls under the command of the 2nd marine division and the ii marine expeditionary force ii mef. Development of reconnaissance units in modern armies by csi historian john j. The 2nd battalion failed in their first attempt to cut the 29th off. Vetter served with the 3rd reconnaissance battalion in vietnam for seven months in 1966. I am willing to move in order to get my chance at it and continue with my education towards finishing my degree then going active if that were an option. The 3rd reconnaissance battalion 3rd recon conducts amphibious and ground. The second time, the battalion successfully maneuvered around the 29th division. The following is the 3rd reconnaissance battalions patrol. The association was informally established by a core group who had served together in 2005 and was formalized as a fraternal organization in june of 2007. The recon creed realizing it is my choice and my choice alone to be a reconnaissance marine, i accept all challenges involved with this profession. Ive read a lot of vietnam books, wrote one myself and this one is simply outstanding. Another mission is to directly provide reconnaissance forces to meet ii mef reconnaissance requirements. Was the only marine in history to acquire a near perfect score on edson range. The 3rd recon association is a nonprofit veterans organization dedicated to the marines and navy corpsmen who served in the 3rd reconnaissance battalion in combat.
Of the some 2,800 marines who served with the battalion, 1,3 were either killed, wounded or missing in action. After doing some research i have been told that the only way to get into a reservist slot as an 0321, is if there is a slot available at a local duty station sorry if i am not using the right terminology, obviously i am a civilian. Picture of the commanding officers of the 3rd recon battalion in 1965 outside of da nang at future site of camp reasoner. He wrote never without heroes to tell the story of the 3rd reconnaissance battalion, 3rd marine division, during its time in vietnam from 1965 until 1969 in an. Our 3rd recon battalion patch is a regulation, full color, embroidered military patch. The mission of the association is to serve its members, to promote camaraderie and to foster, maintain and promote the traditions and wellbeing of the 2d reconnaissance battalion.
Books at the ega store, marine mega store from marine. United states marine corps reconnaissance battalions, otherwise known as marine division recon, are an elite cadre of marines which provide reconnaissance for their assigned marine airground task force gound combat element commander. It is geographically located on the okinawa prefecture in japan. He brought some new toys from the states like psids. Then current survivors in recon judge you in combat. Usmc united states marine corps recon 2nd reconnaissance.
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