Elements of 3rd Recon Battalion were among the first US Marines to land in Vietnam, coming ashore at Da Nang. Some other notable actions were Hill 488, Operation Washington, and Operation Scott Orchard. Recon Marines from 1st Recon Bn participated in the Battle of Khafji during Operation ...
Chain of Command I’m often asked what the elements of command are for the U.S. Marine Corps. Much of the below information was provided by apacherat‚ a member of our message forum‚ and a former Marine (actually‚ there is no such thing as a "former" Marine): The Marine Cor...