MARSOC

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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MARSOC, V18 conduct interoperability training

Marine Forces, Special Operations Command

April 29, 2022 | 2:15

MARSOC, V18 conduct interoperability training

Marine Forces, Special Operations Command

April 29, 2022 | 2:15

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A critical skills operator patrols alongside explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Marine Forces Special Operations Command and Air Force Special Operations Command during a training event June 24, 2022. The EOD primer tests all aspects of a technician’s knowledge and expertise needed to perform as the only tech on a Marine Special Operations Team while operating in austere, politically sensitive, or hostile environments. EOD technicians assigned to MARSOC have completed Marine Special Operations Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal Level 1, which trains Fleet Marine Force EOD technicians in the knowledge and skills required to support the core tasks assigned to MARSOC as a special operations capability specialist. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

MARSOC EOD conducts pre-deployment primer

An explosive ordnance disposal technician with Marine Forces Special Operations Command prepares to safely reduce an improvised explosive device during a training event June 17, 2022. The EOD primer tests all aspects of a technician’s knowledge and expertise needed to perform as the only tech on a Marine Special Operations Team while operating in austere, politically sensitive, or hostile environments. EOD technicians assigned to MARSOC have completed Marine Special Operations Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal Level 1, which trains Fleet Marine Force EOD technicians in the knowledge and skills required to support the core tasks assigned to MARSOC as a special operations capability specialist. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

MARSOC EOD conducts pre-deployment primer

An explosive ordnance disposal technician with Marine Forces Special Operations Command prepares to sweep for hidden explosive devices during a training event June 17, 2022. The EOD primer tests all aspects of a technician’s knowledge and expertise needed to perform as the only tech on a Marine Special Operations Team while operating in austere, politically sensitive, or hostile environments. EOD technicians assigned to MARSOC have completed Marine Special Operations Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal Level 1, which trains Fleet Marine Force EOD technicians in the knowledge and skills required to support the core tasks assigned to MARSOC as a special operations capability specialist. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

MARSOC EOD conducts pre-deployment primer

An explosive ordnance disposal technician with Marine Forces Special Operations Command approaches a vehicle during a training event June 17, 2022. The EOD primer tests all aspects of a technician’s knowledge and expertise needed to perform as the only tech on a Marine Special Operations Team while operating in austere, politically sensitive, or hostile environments. EOD technicians assigned to MARSOC have completed Marine Special Operations Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal Level 1, which trains Fleet Marine Force EOD technicians in the knowledge and skills required to support the core tasks assigned to MARSOC as a special operations capability specialist. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

MARSOC EOD conducts pre-deployment primer

An explosive ordnance disposal technician with Marine Forces Special Operations Command attaches his equipment to the inside of the car during a training event June 17, 2022. The EOD primer tests all aspects of a technician’s knowledge and expertise needed to perform as the only tech on a Marine Special Operations Team while operating in austere, politically sensitive, or hostile environments. EOD technicians assigned to MARSOC have completed Marine Special Operations Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal Level 1, which trains Fleet Marine Force EOD technicians in the knowledge and skills required to support the core tasks assigned to MARSOC as a special operations capability specialist. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brennan Priest)

MARSOC EOD conducts pre-deployment primer

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Featured Stories

Combat artist illustrates Marine Raiders

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- It was a hot day at Camp Lejeune while a Marine Special Operations Company conducted a portion of their pre-deployment readiness exercise. In the distance, Marine Raiders conduct a gear check as they prepare for the next segment of their training. In the foreground sat Capt. Charles J. Bauman and to his left, Capt. Michael Reynolds, as both expertly maneuver their choice of drawing tools across their sketch pads, illustrating the story unfolding right before them. Capt. Charles Baumann, a designated combat artist and logistics officer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, and Capt. Michael Reynolds, ammunition officer with Marine Forces Special Operations Command, document a pre-deployment culminating exercise while attached to a Marine Special Operations Company, June 13-16, 2022. “The purpose of the [Marine Corps Combat Art Program] is to document Marine Corps operations via illustration for historical documentation,” explained Baumann. “I hope to contribute to the collections of work archived in the [National Museum of the Marine Corps] and provide a slightly different perspective to viewing the recorded history of the Marine Corps. I hope that in 10, 20, 50 years my artwork can be used to help tell the story of the Corps while I was in service.”

MARSOC conducts RAVEN Unit Readiness Exercise

UNDISCLOSED LOCATION. -- Marine Forces Special Operations Command conducts RAVEN unit readiness exercise from April 23 to May 31, 2022. RAVEN is MARSOC’s pre-deployment unit readiness exercise, designed to evaluate Marine Special Operations Companies and Marine Special Operations Teams as well as provide valuable training and experience to supporting units.

MARSOC bids farewell to Maj. Gen. James F. Glynn

Marine Forces Special Operations Command hosted a change of command ceremony at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 23, 2022. Major General James F. Glynn relinquished his duties as the commander of Marine Forces Special Operations Command to Major General Matthew G. Trollinger.

Marine Raiders collaborate with Marines from 1/8 on CQB tactics and SSE

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Marine Raiders with 3rd Marine Raider Battalion and Marines from 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, recently participated in a three-day close-quarters battle training evolution, Jan. 26-28, 2021, at Camp Lejeune, N.C. This training allowed for collaboration between Marine Forces Special Operations Command and Fleet Marine Forces that helps improve institutional and operational cooperation among the conventional Fleet Marine Force and Special Operations Forces.

Marine Forces Special Operations Command Celebrates 15th Anniversary

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Marines with Marine Forces Special Operations Command celebrate the 15th anniversary of the organization, Feb. 22, 2021. Fifteen years ago, the Marine Corps combined several of its specialized and uniquely trained units to become pioneers in a new chapter of Marine Corps history within Special Operations Command. While MARSOC can still be considered a relatively young unit, the history of Marine Corps specialized forces can be traced back much further than 2006.

Marine Raiders Celebrate Corps’ 245th Birthday

Marine Forces Special Operations Command celebrated the 245th Marine Corps Birthday a little differently than in years past by running a collective 245 miles and coming together for a traditional cake-cutting ceremony, Nov. 6, 2020 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC.

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 Anthony J. Loftus

Command Sergeant Major

Sergeant Major Anthony Loftus enlisted in the Marine Corps September 1998 and attended recruit training aboard MCRD, San Diego, CA. Upon graduation, he reported to Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, CA, for Marine Combat Training. Following MCT, he reported to Marine Corps Engineer School, Court House Bay, Camp Lejeune, NC where he received the MOS of 1171 and was meritoriously promoted to the rank of 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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MCPO Joseph Martin

Command Master Chief

In May of 1999, MCPO Martin enlisted as a Seaman Recruit and attended Basic Training at Navy Recruit Training Center Great Lakes. Upon graduation, he attended Hospital Corpsman “A” school. In March 2000, he attended Field Medical Service School, Camp Pendleton. After successful completion of FMSS he reported to 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion 1st MARDIV and deployed with Company D attached to the 13th MEU.

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