Recondo is a highly specialized graduate of Recondo School who leads a small, heavily armed long-range reconnaissance team that patrols deep in enemy-held territory.

The Recondo School is located approximately 20 miles from the outer drop zones of Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Five classes a year train about 50 students each in a grueling three week class. For the first two weeks, class begins at 4:00 A.M. with a five-mile run, physical training, breakfast and classes. In the final week, the day begins with a helicopter jump, with assessment of patrolling practically nonstop until students arrive back at the school