Description
The Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Marine is an infantry Marine skilled in Armored Reconnaissance. In addition to basic infantry skills, they are knowledgeable in armored reconnaissance and surveillance, and armored security missions in support of the MAGTF to gain information on the enemy and terrain. LAR Marines provide gunnery and weapons skills for the employment of the 25mm Chain Gun, the Coaxial and Pintle-Mounted 7.62mm Machineguns and thermal optics on the LAV-25 variant. LAR Marines receive advanced training as vehicle operators, LAV-25 Gunners, LAR Vehicle Commanders and LAR Master Gunners. Non-Commissioned Officers are assigned as LAV-25 Gunners and Vehicle Commanders.
Core Skills
- tactical communications
- surveillance and reconnaissance
- reporting and information collection
- digital mapping and navigation
- sensor and optics operation
- situational awareness tools use
- small unit tactics
- equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- radio procedures
- time-sensitive decision making
- teamwork under stress
- documentation and debriefing
- risk assessment
Civilian Career Paths
- PRIVATE SECURITY
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
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Data sourced from official Marine Corps publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.