MARSOC
In October 2005, the Secretary of Defense directed the formation
of a Marine Component of U. S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).
On February 24, 2006, MARSOC activated at Camp Lejeune, NC.
In the months after the activation of MARSOC the structure and personnel
of both 1st and 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company transferred to MARSOC
to form the 1st and 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalions.
MARSOC also formed the Marine Special Operations Support Group (MSOSG)
and the Marine Special Operations School (MSOS). The MSOSG provides
combat support and combat service support to MARSOC Units, to include:
Logistics; Communication; Intelligence; and K-9 support. The MSOS
Recruits, Screens, Assesses, Selects, Trains, and Certifies Marine
Special Operations Forces (MARSOF) and has responsibility for doctrine
development.
For more information visit MARSOC official
United States Marine Corps website.
1st Marine Special Operations Battalion
Activated
on October 26, 2006 and is headquartered at Camp Pendleton, CA. The
1st MSOB is organized, trained and equipped to deploy for worldwide
missions as directed by MARSOC. It consists of four Marine Special
Operations Companies (MSOCs) and is task-organized with personnel
uniquely skilled in special equipment support, intelligence and fire-support.
2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion
Activated May 15, 2006
and is headquartered at Camp Lejeune, N.C. The 2nd MSOB is organized,
trained and equipped to deploy for worldwide missions as directed
by MARSOC. It consists of five Marine Special Operations Companies
(MSOCs) and is task-organized with personnel uniquely skilled in
special equipment support, intelligence and fire-support.
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