(Using mountain artillery) and 2 75 mm artillery battalion 40 calibers (Bofors like the army) are also available 1 combat vehicle squadron (equivalent to the battalion) divided into 4 companies using 20 mm and 37 mm anti-tank guns and 50 mm grenade launchers and 3 more units equivalent to the company Is the mechanic division, communication division and patrol division which is a direct unit to Marines In 1965 the RTMC formed a reconnaissance company with the mission of conducting amphibious reconnaissance to prepare for amphibious warfare operations, direct action, irregular warfare, special operations behind enemy lines, special reconnaissance in difficult to access and dangerous areas, and support naval boarding.
Recon personnel must also attend the three-month amphibious reconnaissance course at Sattahip covering land and sea tactics.
On February 13, 2013, the Battle of Bacho occurred when 50 RKK members attacked a 2nd Rifle Company, 32nd Task Force Narathiwat of the royal thai marine base.
The royal thai marine base had already prepared due to receiving clues about the plans to attack the stronghold 2–3 days before.
The marine commander has put in a defensive strategy with additional of the 11 members of Recon and 17 Thai Navy SEALs.
(ซีลมีสัปดาห์นรก แต่รีคอนนรกทุกสัปดาห์) Applicants to the program must be active members of the Navy (or other services or the Police, based on quota and invitation) with an age limit of 35.
As stated, Recon is one of the most difficult special operations training courses available to Thai servicemembers, ranking above other badges such as the Queen's Musketeers, SEAL, or the Rangers.
This makes Recon one of the most sought-after among the "wing hunters" (servicemembers purposefully aiming to complete multiple special operations training programs) around the country.