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During my 22 years of service in the Marine Corps I had many unique opportunities. As a Motor Transport Marine I served in every unit type there was (Infantry, Artillery, Service Support, Air Wing, and Special Operations). One opportunity given was while I served as a Fire Support Coordinator & Transportation Chief with 1st ANGLICO and deployed with 13th MEU (SOC), in which I attended Airborne, Pathfinder, and HRST Master course. Throughout the years I used my skills sets in many operational environments, but I have met very few Marines that attended and graduated from Pathfinder School, and would like to know how many of other USMC Pathfinders are out there. Does anyone have an idea?
Pathfinder School
MARSOC
Recon
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The USMCused to have dedicated Pathfinder units. They morphed into force recon. You will notice the torch on top of the force recon patches. Today USMC personnel serve as Pathfinder school instructors and have been for many years. USMC personnel have been attending Pathfinder school since the 40s to enhance their individual and unit skills.
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Before I Went Back To Okinawa in the mid 90's There Was Talk Of Bringing in more Marines To SOCOM And SF Backed Schools, To Include RANGER, Pathfinder, HALO/HAHO, O&I And A Few others …. Prior To That there Was 1 or 2 Navy SEALS And An Occasional Recon Marine Going Thru The Schools... It Would Be interesting To See How many Are Going Thru The Courses...
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Just stumbled onto this. In 1957-58 ish we had a Pathfinder Plt under Gunny Stacy at Camp Pendleton. I do not know what the numbers were as to how many attended Pfdr course. I earned the torch back then.
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GySgt John O'Donnell
MSgt Craig, I revisiting this post after a couple years. Being a Pathfinder in the “Old Corps” was quite an accomplishment. Thank you for leading the way. Semper Fi.
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Gunny, with regards to 2nd Force Recon/Pathfinders, please contact me via e-mail: [login to see]
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Gunny, I am not a member here, but I know of two Marine pals who were in 2nd Force Recon/Pathfinders. You may contact me via e-mail, [login to see] .
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