Such competition is not too surprising. Both units – along with the Special Reconnaissance Regiment – are what the military calls “Tier One” organisations and each is brimming with the ...

Special Recon is brand new, whereas Marine Recon has been around since the 1940’s. Both of these entities offer unique and vital assets to the U.S. Military in the world of reconnaissance. More ...

The SBS and Special Reconnaissance Regiment are also under strength. Troops normally apply through their chain of command but Ministry of Defence sources say the figure is tailing off, prompting ...