MARSOC
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | Marine Forces Special Operations Command |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
MARSOC stands for Marine Forces Special Operations Command, a military unit and organization abbreviation.
Marine Corps component of US Special Operations Command, whose operators, called Marine Raiders, conduct special reconnaissance, direct action and foreign internal defense. It is headquartered at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Example: MARSOC Raiders trained partner forces in the Philippines on counterterrorism tactics.
Usage notes
Activated in 2006, MARSOC was the last service component to join SOCOM. Its units adopted the "Raider" name in 2014, honoring the Marine Raider battalions of World War II. Pronounced "MAR-sock."
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