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what is the name of the special forces in the marines
Marine Corps and Navy special forces are named: the marine Raiders, Force RECON units, and SEAL teams.
What is the function of the Marine Raiders
Marine Raiders are elite units established by the United States Marine Corps to conduct special amphibious light infantry warfare, particularly in landing in rubber boats and operating behind the lines.
What is the function of the Force Recon Units
The Force RECON conduct amphibious reconnaissance, deep ground reconnaissance, surveillance, battle space shaping, some raids in support of the Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine air-ground task forces, or joint forces.
How many marines are enlisted in the Force Recon unit
526 Marines were enlisted in 2013, and a low of 280 Marines in 2016 — a nearly 45 percent drop.

Question: Why the drop
Self-contained rewrite: Why the drop in the enlistment for the Force Recon in the marines