Basic Reconnaissance Course 

(1) Entry level (pipeline) Marines are first screened while at the School of Infantry to attend the      
Basic Reconnaissance Course (BRC).

(2) Marine and Navy (corpsman) personnel from other military occupational specialties must be      
volunteers.

(3) General prerequisites for all students to attend the BRC are listed below.

     Marines' temporary additional duty orders to attend the BRC must have a statement certifying      
the Marine meets the requirements of the below subparagraphs.


      A. Must have a GT score of 105 or higher.

      B. Must posses a 3rd class swim qualification to enter BRC (During phase I of BRC, the           
student will be required to obtain a 1st class swim qualification).

      C. Must obtain a 2nd class score of 200 on the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) to enter BRC           
(During phase I of BRC, the student will be required to obtain a 1st class score of 225 on           
the PFT).

      D. Must have 20/ 200 near visual acuity or visual acuity not to exceed 20/ 400 with a           
completed PRK eye surgery candidate consult. Normal color vision is recommended, but           
not required provided the student can complete a vivid red and vivid green recognition           
test, per P117 medical manual of the Navy and Army AR 40-501

      E. All Enlisted Marines attending BRC for the purpose of attaining the PMOS 0321 must           
have completed the Marine Infantry Training Battalion course of instruction.

      F. Must be fluent in the English language. International military students must score an 80 on           
the english comprehensive language test.

      G. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

      H. Must be eligible for a secret clearance.

      I.  Must be medically and physically qualified to participate in arduous physical activities and           
training (It is strongly recommended that students report free of any upper respiratory           
infections, ear, nose, throat disorders, or any other medical disorder that precludes           
exposure to salt water).

Click here for Check-in, Gear, and Screening info.

Training and Education Command | Privacy Policy | External Links Policy