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Marine Forces Special Operations Command
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Our Mission

Today will be different

Our mission is to recruit, train, sustain, and deploy scalable, expeditionary forces worldwide to accomplish special operations missions assigned by U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). To accomplish that, we equip and train Marines to succeed in austere conditions against a wide range of adversaries. Marine Raiders execute complex, distributed operations in uncertain environments, achieving silent success and strategic impact.

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Balikatan 23 | MARSOC, AFP strengthen partnership
Marine Forces, Special Operations Command
Aug. 2, 2023 | 2:12
Balikatan 23 | MARSOC, AFP strengthen partnership
Marine Forces, Special Operations Command
Aug. 2, 2023 | 2:12
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Balikatan 23 | MARSOC, AFP strengthen partnership
Marine Raiders excel no matter the mission
Marine Raiders excel no matter the mission
Marine Raiders conduct free-fall jump operations
MARSOC Multi-Discipline Logistics Operations Course
MARSOC conducts RAVEN Unit Readiness Exercise

 

 

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Leaders

Major General Matthew G. Trollinger
Commander

Major General Matthew G. Trollinger is currently serving as the Commander of Marine Forces Special Operations Command. Major General Trollinger is a graduate of Old Dominion University and was commissioned into the Marine Corps in 1990. An infantry officer, Major General Trollinger has a diverse background in reconnaissance, security forces, and special operations, deploying numerous times in support of both routine and emergent requirements.

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Sergeant Major Rafael C. Vargas
Command Sergeant Major

Sergeant Major Vargas enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in October 1996, attending Recruit Training at MCRD San Diego, California. Upon completion of Recruit Training, he received training at the Marine Combat Training Battalion at Camp Pendleton, California. Sergeant Major Vargas was ordered to Combat Service Support Schools in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina where he earned the primary Military Occupational Specialty of 0151 and was meritoriously promoted to Lance Corporal.

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Master Gunnery Sergeant Randall M. Small
Command SOF Senior Enlisted Advisor

Master Gunnery Sergeant Small enlisted in the Marine Corps on June 15, 1999. He graduated from MCRD, Parris Island, in September, 1999. From November to January 2000, he attended the Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center for training as an Intelligence Specialist. Upon graduation, MGySgt Small checked into 2d Reconnaissance Battalion as a 0231.

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