MARINE SPECIAL OPERATIONS RESERVE DETACHMENT (MSORD)
In keeping with the first SOF Truth, Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) has launched the MSORD to best capitalize on its most prized resource, our people.
Details
The Marine Special Operations Reserve Detachment (MSORD) enables MARSOC to operationalize its existing reserve Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) structure by creating a cohesive element to conduct training commensurate with MARSOC’s operational requirements. The unit leverages the skills of our highly trained MARSOC Marines, while also enabling the Command to augment our force with skills outside of the MARSOC active-duty forces. This unit creates a unique operational capability for MARSOC and leverages the diverse talents that form the foundation of the Marine Corps and US Special Operations. Starting in January of 2024, MARSOC launched the MSORD as a team-sized element with a wide-ranging set of military and civilian skills to address the counterterrorism mission as well as provide more capabilities against strategic competitors that operate against our democratic values throughout the world. To assist MARSOC’s active-duty forces, the MSORD is training with the goal of conducting the foreign internal defense mission on behalf of the command in its work with partners and allies through ongoing Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCETs).
MSORD offers the opportunity for service members to remain in the fight while continuing to serve their Country and build their career outside of MARSOC. MSORD provides the command with a unique opportunity to expand MARSOC’s capabilities with outside skills that can be complementary to the skills that Marine Raiders gained on active duty. This mutually beneficial capability to augment the active-duty force and the careers of Raiders, who continue to fight for freedom.
Benefits
- Continue fighting for freedom and democracy across the globe.
- Maintain skills that are critical to national security.
- Serve on overseas assignments in support of national priorities.
- Build upon skills that are mutually beneficial for a civilian career.
- Retain a sense of mission and purpose in your life’s work.
- Remain focused on the mission and leading Marines.
- Serve alongside MARSOC Marines maintain your life-long bond in the reserves.
- Gain additional rank, training, responsibility, and pay.
- Improve retirement pay and maintain USERRA employment rights while serving in uniform.
- Combine your military service with civilian government service with credit for time served.
- Maintain your clearance and access to Tricare Reserve Select.
CONTACT us
CSOs, SOOs, and SOCS in the Individual Ready Reserve should send their RQS to the Reserve Liaison Office to following email: marsoc_g1_rlo@usmc.mil.
Active-duty assigned to MARSOC should fill out the email form below to express interest.