You are here:
Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/Force Recon
Advertisement
Question
I'm starting a collection of Special Forces Memorabilia. I wanted to know if the Marine Force Recon Units were still active. If so what do they wear on their Utilities as identification. Such as unit patches, logos, etc.If not, when were they deactivated and what DID they wear? All I can find are colored division patches and I'm not sure if they wore a tape strip that said FORCE RECON. Any information could help me out. Thanks. Mel
Melvin:
No Marine Corps unit are authorized shoulder sleeve insignia or any other speciality insignia, other that qualification and/or marksmanship badges, on the dress uniform. No special name tapes or anything like that.
The colored patches are still made and sold, but not worn on the uniform by Marines, not since 1947, anyway.
Force Recon Marines typically have Navy/Marine Corps jump wings along with a SCUBA bubble they wear on the camo uniform and that's it. (Those are pins, not patches).
Hope that helps some!
Jason
Related Articles
Answers by Expert:
Jason Grabill
Expertise
Questions relating to US Marine Corps; rank, awards, uniforms, career choices. I can also help people spot and expose fakes (people pretending to be Marines or have awards they didn`t earn). Considering the Marines as a career? Or another branch, like the Air National Guard? Drop me a line. HOWever..know that I am NOT a recruiter. I can offer my expert opinion and advice, but can't (and won't) over rule what a recruiter says, they are the 'on duty' expert.
Experience
Infantry Rifleman, MOS 0311: 3 years. Marine Barracks Security (Marine Barracks, Annapolis, Maryland(not Embassy Duty): 3 years. Parachutist: MOS 9962: Got my wings in August of 1984.
Intelligence Specialist: MOS 0231 10 years working as an Intelligence Analyst with a Fixed Wing Fighter Squadron, Force Service Support Group, and at Headquarters, Marine Corps. Field Radio Operator: MOS 2531. Served as a Platoon Sergeant in a Communications Platoon assigned to MEU Service Support Group 24 (Special Operations Capable). Did a hitch in the Army reserves as an 11B (Infantryman), 3 years. Finished out my career in the Air National Guard as a BioEnvironmental Engineer MOS 4B3X1, did that for a few years.
I"ve been collecting and selling Marine Corps and other military uniforms, medals, and field gear since I was 8 years old.
Organizations
United States Marine Corps Logistical Company.
Publications
I was an Editorial writer for Marine Corps Times from 1998-2000.
Education/Credentials
Extensive library of research materials relating to uniforms, medals, and equipment of the military and the Marine Corps. 22 College credits, Community College of the Air Force. Certified Historical Interpreter.
Awards and Honors
Kosovo Campaign Medal w/1 star
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with 4 stars.
Numerous other unit awards.
I was on duty on 9/11 at HQMC, near the Pentagon, and responded to that location to try and lend a hand if needed...
Past/Present Clients
United States Marine Corps Historical Company, Guardian Security and Investigations, lead Investigator for 'Stolen Valor' cases.
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.