ASD-SOLIC Christopher Maier visits MARSOC - Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, Christopher Maier meets with Marines, Sailors, and civilians from Marine Forces Special Operations Command on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 16, 2024. During his visit, Maier had the opportunity to learn about MARSOC’s current and future operations as well as the programs they use to keep Marine Raiders in the fight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Henry Rodriguez)

MARSOC conducts small unit tactics training with 1/8 - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Frederick Owens, a squad leader with Battalion Landing Team 1/8, prepares to move off an objective with a critical skills operator from Marine Forces Special Operations Command during an integration training event on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 21, 2023. MARSOC worked with Marines from BLT 1/8 to increase interoperability with the Fleet Marine Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Henry Rodriguez)

Marine Raiders - A Marine Raider prepares to complete a raid during a RAVEN unit readiness exercise in Nashville, Tenn., Apr. 30, 2021. RAVEN is a training exercise held to evaluate all aspects of a Marine Special Operations Company prior to a Marine Forces Special Operations Command deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brennan Priest)

Marine Raiders, assigned to Marine Forces Special Operations Command, communicate with a “role-player” during the Culture Role-Play culminating event as part of the Basic Language Course - Marine Raiders, assigned to Marine Forces Special Operations Command, communicate with a “role-player” during the Culture Role-Play culminating event as part of the Basic Language Course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 29, 2023. All critical skills operators attend the 16-week-long Basic Language Course after becoming CSOs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Evan Jones)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Gary Hohn, spectrum manager, Marine Forces Special Operations Command, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Matthew Evans, electromagnetic spectrum officer, pose for a photo after receiving the annual Navy-Marine Corps Spectrum Excellence Team Award - U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Gary Hohn, spectrum manager, Marine Forces Special Operations Command, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Matthew Evans, electromagnetic spectrum officer, pose for a photo after receiving the annual Navy-Marine Corps Spectrum Excellence Team Award, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 29, 2023. The team was nominated by the Deputy Commandant for Information over all other commands across the Fleet Marine Force for the innovation they are pioneering in electromagnetic communication. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Evan Jones)

A Marine Raider with Marine Forces Special Operations Command navigates a single rope bridge during a jungle mobility course - A Marine Raider with Marine Forces Special Operations Command navigates a single rope bridge during a jungle mobility course, Aug. 4, 2023. Marine Raiders in the training program learned to maneuver in a jungle environment, conceal their movements, and track adversary movements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Henry Rodriguez)

Students navigate an obstacle course - A Marine Raider with Marine Forces Special Operations Command participates in an obstacle course during the French Foreign Legion’s Jaguar Course at French Guiana, Feb 19 – April 14, 2023. The Jaguar Course is an international course consisting of eight weeks designed to train platoon-level tactics in the jungle environment. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo)

USNA Midshipmen visit MARSOC - Midshipman 3rd Class Brendan McKenna, a Wantagh, New York, native and sophomore at the U.S. Naval Academy, fires a Mark 19 40 mm grenade machine gun on a live-fire range with Marine Raiders from Marine Forces Special Operations Command on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 26, 2023. While training with MARSOC, the midshipmen were able to experience the variety of tools and weapons employed by critical skills operators and special operations officers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Henry Rodriguez)

Marine Raider Regiment Language Program staff pose for a photo with the 2023 U.S. Special Operations Command “Most Improved Language Program of the Year” award. The MRR Language Program serves as an amplifier for the basic language training that Marine Raiders receive during their accession pipeline. Throughout their service, Marine Raiders will work with the MRR Language Program on sustainment and advancement of their foreign language skills through courses, real-world training, and immersive interactions. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo) - Marine Raider Regiment Language Program staff pose for a photo with the 2023 U.S. Special Operations Command “Most Improved Language Program of the Year” award. The MRR Language Program serves as an amplifier for the basic language training that Marine Raiders receive during their accession pipeline. Throughout their service, Marine Raiders will work with the MRR Language Program on sustainment and advancement of their foreign language skills through courses, real-world training, and immersive interactions. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo)