User:Victoradejumo/1st Marine Raider Battalion (MARSOC)

The MARSOC Unit is known to be the most recent special forces unit to join the Special Operations Command (SOCOM). MARSOC is often confused with RECON (Reconnaissance) or Force RECON. Although RECON is a special operations unit, it's not a part of the United States SOCOM. SOCOM was created to provide control and training, and consists of the special forces in every military branch in the United States. Although Force Recon is a special operations unit, it is not in the SOCOM community. MARSOC has its own purpose in serving the United States Department of Defense. Currently their mission's are to be deployed by the USSOCOM to foreign lands for special operations missions, train and recruit. They are known to execute difficult issued operations in uncertain environments.

There are several different jobs and opportunities in this special forces unit. The main jobs that marines look for are CSO (Critical Skills Operator), and SOO (Special Operations Officer). One of them is for enlisted and the other is for officers. Being in 1 of the 2 positions, you can learn a myriad of different skills. You're also able to learn other languages, go to swim school and dive school. You're not able to just join the Marine Corps and then join Marine Raiders soon after. Usually, you would have to serve a certain amount of time and reach a certain rank. Although the Marine Corps itself is known to have the most difficult basic training out of all the United States military branch's, training to be part of MARSOC is undoubtedly more grueling than the basic training to become a United States Marine

Difference between Recon Marines and MARSOC Marine Raiders and Recon marines often thought to be the same but they're not. MARSOC is comprised of the best of the best from marine corps and Force Recon units to create a special operations unit called Detachment 1 (Det 1). Support MOS's (Military Occupation Specialty) soon came to join. Every marine, before anything, is a rifleman. But not anybody can be a part of Recon or MARSOC. Recon isn't technically considered a special operations force. They're considered special infantry which makes a big difference when speaking about the topic. Recon falls under MAGTF (Marine Air-Ground Task Force), they're capable of being special operations. MARSOC falls under SOCOM (Special Operations Command), MAGTF and SOCOM essentially have different missions to complete. MARSOC's missions are more all around the world since they fall under the command of SOCOM. Recon provides reconnaissance and focus more on infiltrating and exfiltrating type of missions, all while trying to leave no trace of ever being there. Despite their differences, the initial training that is required of them is tough and grueling. Some of the requirements in training are similar.

Special Operations Command SOCOM consists of all the special operations units in the United States. The army's Green Berets, the Air Forces Pararescue, the Navy's Navy Seals, and the Marine Corps MARSOC are the main special forces units that fall under the command of SOCOM. SOCOM was established back in 1987 and is the overall command of all of America's special operations. Their headquarters is located in Tampa, Florida. The role of USSOCOM is to provide special forces that are than capable of protecting and defending our nations interests. Much like all of America's military branches, SOCOM has its own core values and beliefs. They strive to create the most cohesive team and being mission ready to be America's innovative problem solvers. Their mission is to, without delay, react in the time of crises and their country's need. The SOCOM community is built to shape the environment and minimize risk. They are also their to build a strong global networking system with America's foreign allies by being their support in the time of need. Creating conundrum for our enemies is also what they do.

Semper Fidelis, meaning "always faithful" is the Marine Corps motto. MARSOC has their own motto and core values. Their motto being, "Always Faithful, Always Forward", gives the idea of retrieving the best honor, is through successfully completing their mission. They make their best efforts to prevent terrorism, provide training to foreign countries to give them their best chance of defending against hostility. Marine Raiders are taught that completing the mission is the top priority and that nothing goes above it. As a Marine Raider, you are not only serving Americans but you are also serving your teammates. Not only are they counting on you but their lives are in your hands. A Marine Raiders job is to proceed to win the war before it even begins, to keep our country in good hands.