1st Reconnaissance Battalion Light Hearted it served until the mid-2000s

it served until the mid-2000s when it was deactivated to make room for one of three light armor reconnaissance battalions

They were skilled in close-quarters combat and played a vital role in defending ships

Motto: No specific motto provided

A driptorch is a tool used in wildfire suppression

1st Reconnaissance Battalion Light Hearted it served until the mid-2000s1st Reconnaissance Battalion (1st Recon Bn) is a reconnaissance battalion in the United States Marine Corps. It is a stand alone battalion with no parent regiment. Instead, it falls directly under the command of the 1st Marine Division. 1st Recon Bn is located at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in San Diego, California. Mottos: "Celer, Silens, Mortalis", "Swift, Silent, Deadly" Nickname: Black Diamond Companies: Headquarters and Service Company Alpha