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First off, the two are very different.
SEALs (SEa Air Land) are commandos and the product of the old UDTs with some help from President Kennedy. They are tough and can do anything anywhere. They are part of SpecWarCom and they do missions all over the globe. They're the first sent into a conflict. The "Tip of the Spear" is the common way it is put.
The Recon Marines are a part of SpecWarCom as well, but only slightly. They are the first marines into a conflict and they are no joke. They see the most combat and they find the most danger out of any marines.
Comparison" the SEALs rely on adaptability just like the marines. The Recon marine operate in larger groups and sometimes they will operate with the SEALs. (Team Six's first op was joint with the Rangers and Recon Marines).
My own conclusion is that the SEALs are the better warriors due to the extensive training. Both go through BUD/S for a while, but the Recon breaks off and has a different process. A SEAL's training never ends, while Recon's will slow down. Using that old metaphor, the SEALs are the tip of the spear, while the Recon Marines are the barb on the point that anchors it for the blunt forces to move in.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoNeither. Both units have their strengths and weaknesses. Recon Marines do just what their name suggests, reconnaissance. Their main job is to help gather actionable intelligence for military commanders, often behind enemy lines. They are not generally a direct action unit. They can perform direct action, if necessary, but MARSOC has mostly taken over that job since their creation in 2006.
The SEALs are the military's maritime special operations unit. Generally, if its around the water, the SEALs will take care of it, as seen with the rescue of Captain Philips in 2009 by DEVGRU. However, the SEALs are not limited to the water. They have seen extensive action in Iraq and Afghanistan, areas where there is not much water to speak of.
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Who is better army green berets or marine force recon?
Navy SEALs
Who is better force recon or navy seals?
SEALs
Who is better seals or marine force recon?
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What is the marines recon?
Marine Force Recon is a branch of MARSOC (Marine Special Operations Command) and their job is to locate HVT's (High Value Targets) and other threats for the main infantry. There is no question about it, they are the most elite fighters in the United States. Many say that Navy SEALs are more elite, but there are over 3,000 SEALs in the world, and only about 300 Force Recon Marines in the world.
What is the name for the elite force of Marines like Navy Seals?
probably marine force recon or scout snipers
Will the Marines beat the Navy Seals?
Marines are not on par with the Seals. Marines are a regular force, seals are special operations. A more likely match would be Marine Recon Vs Seal
Who is better navy seals or marines force recon?
Both Navy Seals and US Marine Force Recon are effective fighting forces, but they have different missions. Seals operate on a very small- unit individual mission basis, as their killing of Osama bin Laden demonstrated, while Marine Recon will scout a battlefield and destroy any key defenses prior to a Marine assault. Neither is 'better'; both are incredibly effective at what they do.
Do the Navy seals have both navy and marine service men?
The navy SEALs are their own group of specially trained soldiers underwater and on land....no air....... SEAL stands for SEA for fight by sea, the A is for Air and L for land. The SEAL's can do insertion by Sea of course, and Land. the Air part is there for there insertion through HAHO jumps or HALO jumps. They can only do insertions by Air. They cant fight in air. They are the U.S. Military second best Special Operations unit. After Delta Force. They are Second best because of there missions. they can do search and destroy and rescue missions. Any mission is possible for a SEAL except air to air combat. The only time Marine Personal would be with Seals is if they were assisting them. They are never considered one whole team. The Marines have an elite team of there own called Force Recon. these Marine are highly trained but not as much as SEALs. they can perform HAHO jumps and HALO. they can Scuba and attack by land just like seals. the Seals have better equipment and better training, but they sometimes do work with Force Recon Marines because Force Recon Marines are usually in the same vacinity as Seals, on ships. The only reason Force Recon isn't considered Special Forces is because the Corps did not want to give up one of there Special units to Special Forces Command. this way the Corps controls what Recon Marines do. so if the Navy wanted the Marines to send force Recon with a group of there Seals, they would have to get permission from the Corps not the Special Forces Command.
What is the difference between the USMC and the marine force recon?
The U.S.M.C. is a branch of the U.S. military, and the Marine Force Recon is an extremely small part of the Marine Corps Recon division. Its like the Corps Navy SEALS...only better...it takes alot of hard work, dedication, and a massive amount of motivation...and even with all that there's still a HUGE chance you won't make it...thats how exclusive it is. Aaron B. U.S.M.C. Enlisted Poolee I leave for basic June 28, 2010
Who is better in recon Navy or Marines on land?
Considering that the marines are always the first to respond, they may be considered better in recon then the navy in general. However, the navy SEAL's may be considered better than the marines in genreal since the SEAL's are special ops.
Who is better- recon US Marines or US Navy SEALs?
They are each the best at their 'specialty'. Both are bad boys if you are someone we are looking for bend over and kiss it goodbye because we will find you semper fi seals make alot of movies
What are the requirements and responsibilities of an Army Ranger AND Navy SEAL AND Marine -- respectively?
To answer a number of questions at once, too become a Navy SEAL you must be in the US Navy. No one but Navy sailors can be or train to be a SEAL. No women either. The above is true for all 3 branches. To become an Army Ranger, you most be in the Army. Marine Recon - Only Marines can be Marine Recon. Also, no females are allowed in the school or service in the unit
