In the Special Operations environment, Recon IDCs are the only enlisted medical provider in the U.S. military.
Recon IDCs conduct full spectrum special operations missions for USMC Reconnaissance and U.S. Special Operations Command units globally.
As a team member of these elite groups, Recon IDC’s perform challenging duties in direct action, special reconnaissance, foreign internal defense, unconventional/irregular warfare, demolitions, diving and airborne operations. While being trained and able to provide advanced trauma, clinical, veterinary, anesthesia and limited surgical care in contested and austere environments.