Best path to becoming a Recon Marine

[Chinito]

Should I take the recon contract or another route to recon?

I have heard of a UZ contract and a HZ contract, what’s the difference? (My recruiter doesn’t have a clue what a UZ is)

Does size matter? (I’m 5’7”, 130 lbs)

What’s a good PFT? (I got 72 push-ups, 84 crunches in 2 min, 19 pull-ups and a 19:28 3 mile.)

Am I physically able to do recon?

I’m still a senior in high school and I’m lost and deciding on 3 contracts right now. I have an Aircraft Electrician contract (BA I believe) as of right now, but I have no interest in that field. I’m now deciding on doing a recon contract (HZ) or the security forces contract (UV) but I’ve heard bad things about security forces. I have always wanted to do recon but I’m worried I won’t be physically fit. I do have a “don’t quit mentality” so I am certain I can do it.

Any opinions or tips?

 

[Kaldak]

I would recommend reviewing the sticky for this forum.

Notice - Marine Corps Recon and/or MARSOC - Start Here

 

[Teufel]

Take a recon contract

 

[Hacksaw0621]

UZ no longer exists it’s HZ and if you want Recon get the Recon Contract continue to workout and be ready to ship it’s simple

 

[Ooh-Rah]

UZ longer exists it’s HZ and if you want Recon get the Recon Contract continue to workout and be ready to ship it’s simple

Feedback from a Recon Officer and a Marine Recruiter.

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