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MARSOC

Established in 2006, MARSOC has steadily grown ever since, often having to fight skeptics both in the Marine Corps and the Department of Defense (DoD) about its utility. Since their establishment, Marine Raiders have fought alongside their conventional and special operations brethren from the other branches in 12 named operations, spanning 16 countries.

MARSOC Marine Raiders | Complete Guide
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MARSOC Marine Raiders | Complete Guide

MARSOC Marine Raiders are the pointy end of the spear for the Marine Corps. Learn more with our complete guide written by special operators.

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ARTICLES FROM SOFREP

Artwork created by Bob Lang.

New MARSOC commander, same false advertising about the Marine Raider ‘family’

Marine Corps Aug 23
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cody Rowe)

Semper Fi? Marine Corps leadership disappears when warfighters need them most

SOF May 14
U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tylor J. Camfield.

Det One and MARSOC: The secret drama behind Marine Special Operations

SOF Mar 05
MARSOC 101 Brief: All you need to know about Marine Corps Special Operations

MARSOC 101 Brief: All you need to know about Marine Corps Special Operations

Marine Corps Oct 12
General James Conway, 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Mr. Chuck Norris pose for a photo with the Honorary Marine citation presented to Norris during a dinner held in his honor on March 28, 2007. The dinner was held at the Home of the Commandant’s located at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. | Official USMC Photo by Sgt. Christopher M. Tirado

Op-Ed: Marine Corps refuses Spec Ops insignia to original Raiders while they promote bulldogs and give titles to Chuck Norris

Expert Analysis Dec 18
After 10 years USMC officially exonerates MARSOC 7 from accusations of war crimes

After 10 years USMC officially exonerates MARSOC 7 from accusations of war crimes

Featured Feb 07
The internal assassin of MARSOC Fox Company

The internal assassin of MARSOC Fox Company

Expert Analysis May 18
Extreme Prejudice: Unethical conduct by NCIS and prosecutors to convict innocent Marines

Extreme Prejudice: Unethical conduct by NCIS and prosecutors to convict innocent Marines

Featured May 09
Covert corruption in ‘MARSOC 7’ command investigation

Covert corruption in ‘MARSOC 7’ command investigation

Expert Analysis Apr 27
The untold story of the leadership that failed MARSOC Fox Company: Betrayed

The untold story of the leadership that failed MARSOC Fox Company: Betrayed

Featured Apr 08
The untold story of the leadership that failed MARSOC Fox Company: Ambushed

The untold story of the leadership that failed MARSOC Fox Company: Ambushed

Featured Mar 29