The mark consists of a circular design with an outer yellow ring bordered in black. Within that outer ring is a red ring, bordered in black, within which are the words "FORCE RECONNAISSANCE SWIFT SILENT DEADLY", in black. Within that ring is another yellow ring bordered in black. Within that ring is a field of red, bordered in black. Within the field of red is gold, surrounding a ring of black in which the words "FORCE RECON" and "U.S. MARINES" appears. Within that ring is a field of red, surrounded by a gold ring. Within the red field is a yellow and black design consisting of a parachute nestled within a pair of wings, and within the wings is a scuba diver. Atop the parachute is a torch and one wing jutting out to the right. Beneath this design are the words "SEMPER FIDELIS", in black.
The color(s) red, yellow and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.