First Recon

1st Reconnaissance Battalion, also known as 1st Recon, is a reconnaissance unit of the New California Republic Army. It is considered elite, second only to the NCR Rangers in status.

Background
They are one of the NCR's best reconnaissance units, taking part in special missions across the Mojave Wasteland. 1st Recon distinguished itself during the First Battle of Hoover Dam as the only NCR military squad to hold their ground against Caesar's Legion, picking off officers and soldiers in the ruins of Boulder City with aid from Ranger snipers and assault units.

They killed dozens of Great Khan women and children in Bitter Springs, during the infamous Bitter Springs Massacre under the orders of Major Gilles. Ironically, at least 2 Great Khans members would eventually go on to join 1st Recon; Manny Vargas and Sergeant Bitter-Root.

The 1st Recon soldiers are distinguished from regular troops by their distinctive red berets.

Known members
There are five known active members of 1st Recon that appear in Fallout: New Vegas. They are all members of Alpha Team: Lieutenant Gorobets, Sergeant Bitter-Root, Corporal Sterling, Corporal Betsy, and 10 of Spades. They are involved in the conflict with the Fiends.

They are divided up into teams of two; 10 of Spades and Corporal Betsy are the only team mentioned in game, but because Gorobets is the commanding officer, Sterling and Bitter-Root are more than likely a team as well. The active members of the squad can be found in Camp McCarran.

Craig Boone and Manny Vargas are the only former members in Fallout: New Vegas.

Appearances
1st Recon only appears in Fallout: New Vegas.

Behind the scenes

 * 1st Recon may be a reference to the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion of the United States Marine Corps.
 * The majority of their dialogue was written by George Ziets.

Bugs
After arriving at Camp Forlorn Hope, the members of the 1st Recon may not realize they have moved and still speak as if they were battling the Fiends in the ruins of the city.

Gallery
1. Aufklärung 1º de Reconocimiento 1er de Reco Первый разведывательный батальон НКР