MARSOC

Here you will find information on MARSOC...

Intro

MARSOC - MARine Special Operations Command

MARSOC operators are considered SF (Special Forces) as they are highly trained and selected

MARSOC's function/abilities are the same as many other SOFs

• Direct Action

• Special Reconnaissance

• FID (Foreign Internal Defense)

• IR (Irregular Warfare)

• Maritime advising/training of other countries

MARSOC operators use the same SOFs insertion/extraction methods:

• MFF (Military Free-Fall)

• Static line airborne ops

• Helicopter (FRIES)

• Waterborne (SCUBA)

SOCOM

MARSOC is the marine component of SOCOM (Special Operations COMmand)


SOCOM
https://www.socom.mil/

Other SOCOM units include:
Army - USASOC (United States Army Special Operations Command)


JSOC - (Joint Special Operations Command)


Navy - NSWC (Naval Special Warfare Command)


Air Force - AFSOC (Air Force Special Operations Command)

MARSOC Structure

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Units
MARSOC HQ (Brigade size)

Raider Regiment (Regiment size)

• 1st BTN

• 2nd BTN

• 3rd BTN

Marine Special Ops School (Battalion size)

Marine Raider Support Group (Regiment size)

• 1st Support Group

• 2nd Support Group

• 3rd Support Group

MARSOC HQ

Located at the SOCOM HQ


MARSOC HQ duties include:

• oversees administration/training of
  
  • MRR
    
  • MRSG
    
  • MRTC

Marine Raider Regiment

Marine Raider Regiment - MRR
Contains the HQ and support personnel that allows for the day-to-day administration of the BTNs


3 'Line' battalions of Raiders
The tactical element of the force

Marine Raider Support Group

Marine Raider Support Group (MRSG)
Along with its HQ/support element, the MRSG supplies all the logistical support needs for the MRR

Marine Raider Training Center

Marine Raider Training Center (MRTC) is tasked with initial and continuing training of members

MSOB

MSOB - Marine Special Operation Battalion

• refer to the 3 'line' battalions (1st/2nd/3rd)

MSOC

MSOC - Marine Special Operation Company

• each BTN has 4 companies

MSOT

MSOC - Marine Special Operation Team

• each company has 4 teams

Marine Special Operations Team

MSOT - 3 elements (HQ/TM1/TM2)

• Headquarters section (4-man element)
  
  • OIC - CPT as the 'Team Commander'
    
  • AIC - MSG (E-8) as the 'Team Chief'
    
  • Operations NCO (E-7)
    
  • Communication NCO (E-7)

10-man Squad

• Two 5-man identical teams
  
  • Team leader (E-7) X2
    
  • CSO (Critical Skill Operator X3
    
  • Medic - Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsman (SARC)

Army/Navy Special Forces Similarities

MARSOC's 14-man teams are built around the same SFOD-A/SEAL team concept

Similarities:

• an HQ element

• ability to split squad into 2 identical teams

• each team has a mix array of SOF capabilities (medical/communication/demo etc.)

• learn different languages/cultures

• participate in specialized training/courses

Training is also similar:
- Army SF - 'Q' course (Qualification)
- Navy SF - SQT course (SEAL Qualification Training)

Critical Skills Operator (CSO)

Individual Training Course (ITC) is a nine-month program

In addition to language training, there are 4 Phases

Phase 1 - basic skill sets required of all special operators

• land navigation/first aid/patrolling/CAS etc.

Phase 2 - adds to Phase 1 training

• small boat/scout swimmer/demo/recon ops/crew served weapons etc.

Phase 3 - small arms training

• learn to plan/execute urban/rural raids

Phase 4 - IR warfare

• train/advise and operate with a Partner Nation/Irregular force

After completion/graduation, an operator is generally assigned to one of the 3 line BTNs

However, training at the MRR continues for months after arrival

Special Operations Capabilities Specialists (SOCS)

Combat Support - SOCSs are assigned based on their job duties. They are used because of their 'combat multiplier' abilities.



Includes:

• K-9 handler

• EOD

• JTAC/CAS

• Communication

• Military Intelligence

Special Operations Combat Service Specialists (SOCS-S)

Combat Service Support - Deliver the logistical needed support to the unit. They are not specialized but are essential to the force.



Duties include:

• Logistics

• Transportation

These Marines are typically not permanently assigned to MARSOC

VBSS

"Visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) is the term used by United States military and law enforcement agencies for maritime boarding actions and tactics. VBSS teams are designed to capture enemy vessels, combat terrorism, piracy and smuggling, and to conduct customs, safety and other inspections."


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visit,_board,_search,_and_seizure

Conclusion

MARSOC is the latest addition of Special Forces to the U.S. Military and performs many of the same duties as other SOFs (Green Berets/SEALS/Rangers).

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