The 1st Reconnaissance Battalion was voted the fittest unit in the entire Marine Corps.

To achieve this honor, the 1st Recon Marines had to beat not only the other Recon battalions but also the Marine Raider units.

This is the second year that the Marine Corps is holding this competition. To win, a unit must have the highest combined average of the Combat Fitness Test (CFT) and Physical Fitness Test (PFT).

The 1st Recon Marines achieved a combined average score of 551 points out of the 600 points possible.