MARSOC, or Marine Corps Special Operations Command, is a highly trained unit responsible for special reconnaissance, counterterrorism, and direct action missions. Created in 2005, it recruits promising Marines for a rigorous seven-month training program before participating in exercises and simulations for 18 months. The chain of command begins with USSOCOM assigning the MARSOC commander to oversee training and mission execution for the group’s three battalions.
The Marine Corps Special Forces is an arm of the United States Marine Corps responsible for special reconnaissance and counterterrorism. This unit is also called MARSOC (Marine Corps Special Operations Command) and was created in the midst of the Iraq War. The personnel of this unit, which may be directly involved in foreign internal defense, are highly trained and under the direction of the MARSOC Commander and MARSOC Staff Sergeant. The Marine Corps Special Forces recruits promising Marines for its multi-phase training process.
MARSOC was created in 2005 as a reaction to the need for counterterrorism forces in the Middle East and was first deployed in August 2006. Special Forces personnel have been responsible for assisting American missions in Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, and other nations. The command headquarters is Camp Pendleton in California. Additional training facilities and accommodations are housed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
This military unit is tasked with assisting the United States military in direct action, counterterrorism, and reconnaissance. The direct action missions performed by the Marine Corps Special Forces include the engagement of military assets and the destruction of precise targets. Unit members can be sent to terrorist hideouts to knock out communications systems and gain intelligence on the movements of terrorist cells. Reconnaissance missions cover everything from pre-attack geological layouts to post-attack damage assessments. Special Forces personnel may also be responsible for defending cities and regions occupied by the United States Army against counterattacks.
The chain of command for MARSOC begins with the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) assigning the MARSOC commander to oversee training and mission execution for the group’s three battalions. The MARSOC Staff Sergeant oversees enlisted and non-commissioned personnel within the unit. The Inspector General is charged with investigating any wrongdoing or illegal behavior within the command.
The training process for a unit member begins with a rigorous evaluation and selection process. A prospective member undergoes psychological and physical tests to determine the trainee’s stress threshold. The seven-month training program features courses in demolitions, shooting and communications systems. Mission planning and foreign languages are also part of the curriculum. Upon completion of this training program, a member of this Marine component participates in exercises and simulations for 18 months before entering combat areas.
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