The U.S. Marine Corps Basic Reconnaissance Course, better known as the Basic Recon Course, is where young Marines earn their place in the Marine Corps’ recon units. The course puts candidates through ...

An curved arrow pointing right. We got an inside look at how new United States Marine Corps officers are trained at The Basic School, a seven-month program that challenges newly commissioned second ...

We got an inside look at how new United States Marine Corps officers are trained at The Basic School, a seven-month program that challenges newly commissioned second lieutenants physically, ...

The Basic School (TBS) is where every newly commissioned Marine Corps officer learns the skills and leadership principles required to lead Marines. Spanning six months, the course combines classroom ...