How does one go about joining MARSOC

Question

How does one go about applying for the United States Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command.

Answer 1

There several Marines here that can give some info. Here is some straight from the MARSOC site:

All members of MARSOC are Recruited and Screened. Marines and Sailors intended to serve as operators are then Assessed and Selected. Assessment and Selection (A&S) is an intensive 3 week testing program that determines whether or not a candidate has the attributes required to be MARSOF. MARSOF Operators must be mature, intelligent, mentally flexible, determined, and physically fit. They must be complex problem solvers who are comfortable working in an ambiguous environment. Candidates with these attributes are selected and subsequently assigned to MARSOC.

Initial members of MARSOC were screened, but joined the command without attending A&S. MARSOC conducted class 1 of A&S in the Spring of 2007. Beginning in Fall 2007, all intended MARSOF Operators entering the command must attend A&S. Marines who are assigned to 1st or 2nd MSOB as operators are already Reconnaissance Marines. They participate in specialized unit level training to prepare them to conduct assigned SOF missions. Marines who join MSOAG attend a 7 month individual pipeline that trains them in all required skills for their mission. Further unit level collective training completes their preparation for deployment.

Beginning in October 2008, all MARSOF Operators will attend the MARSOC Initial Training Course (ITC). ITC will be an in-depth training program that covers the language, culture, technical, and tactical skills required for MARSOC’s assigned tasks. All operators will have the same baseline training and then receive further specialized training based on the unit that they are assigned to.

Recruiting Team

East Coast

[phone]/3349

West Coast

[phone]/5102

http://www.marsoc.usmc.mil/recruiting.ht...

Answer 2

Basically, after you join and prove yourself for a couple years, they ask you.

It isn't exactly the kind of thing you can sign up for, inspite of what somebody or some recruiter tells you.

Answer 3

You enlist into the USMC and once at your permanent unit you may apply. You need to prove yourself first. This is why it is best if you serve time before even thinking about MARSOC.

Many Marines also get sent there after their schooling but these are support Marines and not the actual Marines who conduct special ops type missions.

When you are in your unit recruiters will visit your unit and you will know how to apply..