U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operation Command (MARSOC) Logistics: The Return on Investment
Abstract
MARSOC inherited the limited logistics structure from the units of which it was conceived, This limited structure minimally enabled garrison operation, training and exercises, but did not contain organic deployable and expeditionary CSS capability. MARSOC's Total Force initiative, validated and approved by the Commander, USSOCOM, in May 2010, provides MARSOC organic logistics and CSS required to conduct full spectrum, distributed Special Operations in an austere environment. This represents a significant opportunity for both the Marine Corps and USSOCOM in an era that will likely be defined by resource constraints, conventional force down-sizing and withdrawal of major combat forces from Afghanistan by 2014, The initiative will provide cohesive and responsive CSS capability for deployed MARSOF beyond operations in Afghanistan, Additionally, the unique training and operational experience provided by MARSOC will advance conventional individual and collective logistics communities' Joint and Inter-agency interoperability and capability through rotational tours between conventional Marine Corps and Special Operations/Joint assignments.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 21, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA600616
Entities
People
- Joseph E. Moye
Organizations
- Marine Corps University