Legacy of the Division – 2d Reconnaissance Battalion Activated in 1950, 2d Reconnaissance Battalion has served as the eyes and ears of the 2d Marine Division for more than seven decades. From its early roots as a scout and observation unit to its evolution into an elite force capable of deep reconnaissance and direct action, 2d Recon has consistently operated where information is scarce and the margin for error is nonexistent. Whether slipping ashore in the Pacific, or conducting reconnaissance