Originally Posted by Rochard

I tried out for Force Recon three times when I was in the Marines. In fact, I took the test to see if you were eligible to take the "real" test. I failed three times, each time a different part. The first part was a long run on the beach in boots and full gear, the second was an insane obstacle course. I never made it to the third part of the test.

Recently we had a new guy start to hang out with us, and he was telling us he was a Marine in Recon. He was unable to answer any basic question about what he did when he was in the Marines. I've noticed he no longer comes around.