Ohio Defense Force Recon
Recon is the Ohio Defense Force’s version of special forces. Recon specialized training includes reconnaissance, scout/sniper, combat tracking, small team tactics and small arms.
Recons motto is SEMPER PARATUS. “Always Ready”.
Recon is D Company in the 1st battalion. 1st battalion is the only battalion that can have a D company out of the 5 battalions that makes up the Ohio Defense Force.
D Company is allotted 3 platoons and a Scout/sniper team as manpower permits.
Recons uniforms are Asian tiger BDU with a boonie cover.
Recon has 4 qualifying requirements.
1 – ODF Airborne static line qualified. The candidate will go to Green county sky diving and pass there static line program (you will do 2 jumps) unless you have a Airborne certification with a recognized group.
2 – Open water diver scuba certification. The candidate can get it at Aquatic Adventures.
3 – Be able to pass your age group physical test. Ages 18 to 29 the candidate is do 35 push-ups and 35 sit-ups in or under 1min and 45sec. Able to do 5 pull-ups. Run 1.5miles in or under 12mins. Ages 30 to 39 the candidate is do 35 push-ups and 35 sit-ups in or under 1min and 55sec. Able to do 4 pull-ups. Run 1.5miles in or under 13mins. Ages 40 to 49 the candidate is do 35 push-ups and 30 sit-ups in or under 2min. Able to do 3 pull-ups. Run 1.5miles in or under 14mins. Ages 50 and up the candidate is do 30 push-ups and 30 sit-ups in or under 2min and 10sec. Able to do 2pull-ups. Run 1.5miles in or under 15mins.
4 – Must have good skills in small arms, small team tactics, land navigation skills and brush craft. If the candidate has his Pathfinder & pistol patches that will be sufficient. If he dos not he may be asked to perform some of the Pathfinder and small arms certification. It will be up to Recon members to decide what and YES or NO.
Recon’s yearly requirements: Pass your physical fitness test (in May) and keep your skill level up with your team members.
IF a Recon member has 3yrs in Recon he can go in Recon active reserve.
Why is there a high bar for recon? It was set in place by GEN Alexander who was himself a Navy Seal. Recon members are not only required to keep on honing their skills but be able to teach their skills to others. In order to do this GEN Alexander knew that it will take men that are a cut above the rest. Because in any team their skill level will be at the weakest man’s level. That is why all the men must be dedicated and committed to training and be the best that they can be.