| 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion | |
|---|---|
 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion insignia | |
| Active | December 1, 1950 – present |
| Country |  United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Marine division reconnaissance |
| Role | Reconnaissance |
| Part of | 2nd Marine Division II Marine Expeditionary Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune |
| Motto(s) | "Swift, Silent, Deadly" |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LtCol Damon A. Doykos |
The 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion (2nd Recon) is a reconnaissance battalion in the United States Marine Corps. Located at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, the battalion falls under the command of the 2nd Marine Division and the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF).
2nd Recon specializes in reconnaissance and surveillance, although its personnel are also trained in close quarters battle (CQB) tactics and other special missions. Recon Marines are sent to various schools to learn various special skills including: Scout Sniper, Jump, Military Free Fall, Combatant Dive, Ranger, various civilian run schools (i.e., McMillian sniper school), and other Department of Defense (DOD) and Special Operations Command (SOCOM) sponsored schools.