MARSOC

Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) was established on February 24, 2006, as the Marine Corps' contribution to the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Drawing on the Marine Corps' storied history of expeditionary warfare, MARSOC inherited the legacy of elite units such as the Marine Raiders of World War II. MARSOC is composed of Marine Raiders who specialize in direct action, special reconnaissance, and foreign internal defense missions worldwide. Since its inception, MARSOC has deployed to various theaters, notably supporting operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other global hotspots, providing critical special operations capabilities to joint and allied missions.