The MARSOC Model of Special Operations

Abstract

In 2006, almost 20 years after the creation of the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM), the Marine Corps joined the construct in the form of Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC). With its late entry into the SOCOM realm, MARSOC took advantage of other services' experience and lessons learned to create its own unique model of special operations. As the MARSOC model evolved and matured, significant focus was placed on enablers, training, and future plans. While MARSOC has achieved noteworthy success in these areas, MARSOC should continue to improve their model by refining these areas, and the MARSOC model and the best practices it generates should be considered for further refinement or adoption across SOCOM to provide the U.S. military with the most effective approach to SO.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 04, 2018
Accession Number
AD1177197

Entities

People

  • Daniel J. Smith

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Support
  • Department Of Defense
  • Information Operations
  • Instructors
  • Intelligence Cycle
  • Law
  • Lessons Learned
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Information Support Operations
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Officer Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Seal Teams
  • Security
  • Special Operations Forces
  • Students
  • Unified Combatant Commands
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • United States Special Operations Command
  • Warfare

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