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Well that's a very simple question that has a complicated answer. I'll try to be brief.
The reconnaissance community seems to be in the midst of an identity crisis. Our mission is not clearly defined and or understood by command in general.
We lack funding.
I have worked with MARSOC, great dudes, but I have been told by many marines, including one who has made the switch, to stay away from such a new organization and just go to SF.
The biggest reason is that the marsocians seem to lack something that both recon marines and quiet professionals seem to be brimming with: professional pride and heart. I really want to be a part of a community that does not feel they are due a bill of respect. I have found that in the recon community and as an outsider looking in I see that amongst the quiet professionals. I'm a reservist and I'm giving up a $100k a year stable government civilian job, because I'd rather be with a group of like minded individuals.
On a side note, my admin says my package should be complete in a month.
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