191029-M-DB029-1001 CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Oct. 30, 2019) U.S. Marines in the Basic Reconnaissance Course (BRC) swim from a pier to the shore before conducting helocasting training at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, California, Oct. 29, 2019. BRC is one of the many courses taught by the staff at Reconnaissance Training Company, Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry - West. The course provides students with the basic knowledge of reconnaissance doctrine, concepts, and techniques with emphasis on amphibious entry and extraction, beach reconnaissance and reconnaissance patrolling skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)