USMC-SOCOM Integration SOCEUR EUCOM ARG/MEU SOUTHCOM SOCSOUTH SOCCENT CENTCOM SOCPAC/KOR PACOM TSOC-ARG/MEU INTEGRATION USMC-SOCOM INITIATIVES In Nov 2001, CMC and COM USSOCOM signed an MOA re-establishing SOCOM-USMC Board. That Board’s working groups shown at the bottom provided the impetus for multiple initiatives in each of the stated areas. The initiatives also assist USMC in providing SOCOM the support CMC articulated in a memo to SECDEF where he delineated what traditional SOCOM missions USMC units were capable of performing in some cases. Specific actions to assist SOCOM in performing those missions include actions to improve TSOC/MEU interaction and the USMC’s first force contribution Communications Future Concepts Equip & Tech Training & Educ Operations Intelligence Info Ops/PSYOP Aviation, Civil Affairs Force Contribution 105 Indiv Billets TSOC/JSOC/SOCOM ANGLICO SOCOM-USMC BOARD INDIV/UNIT AUGMENTATION

Purpose The purpose of this brief is to provide the current and future USMC-USSOCOM integration and interoperability initiatives The purpose of today’s brief is to provide a brief snapshot of the more visible and important initiatives and actions ongoing to include The OSD level Program Decision Memorandum Study regarding the transformation of SOF and potential transition of some of SOCOM’s “non-core tasks to conventional forces. Interoperability initiatives that include : the current initiative to establish a closer relationship between the Theater Special Operations Commands and our forward deployed MAGTFs The Marine Corps’ intent to co-sponsor and leverage 25 million dollars provided by OSD to conduct a Joint Test and Experimentation Effort focused on developing more collaborative, integrated and interoperable TTP’s and systems between special operations and joint forces. Finally, I will provide an update on the status of the Marine Corps’ force/operational contributions to SOCOM from both the temporary and permanent perspective:

The “Bridge” between SOF and USMC capabilities SPECIAL RECONNAISSANCE UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE DIRECT ACTION COMBATTING TERRORISM FOREIGN INTERNAL DEFENSE PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS CIVIL AFFAIRS INFORMATIONS OPS (CSAR) COALITION SUPPORT COUNTERDRUG ACTIVITIES SECURITY ASSISTANCE HUMANITARIAN DEMINING HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE SPECIAL RECONNAISSANCE DIRECT ACTION COMBATTING TERRORISM (AT & CT) FOREIGN INTERNAL DEFENSE (CSAR)/TRAP COALITION SUPPORT HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE CONVENTIONAL SPECIAL OPS STABILITY OPS REGIONAL CONTINGENCIES MAJOR THEATER WAR This slide was developed for a specific briefing provided to the SECDEF on USMC and SOF roles as a segue to discussions regarding how Marine forces could assist the US Spec Ops Command in their new role as the supported command in the GWOT. We are the ideal bridge between SOF and the larger war-winning conventional forces of the Department. As provided in my memo two weeks ago, in addition to the 23 missions our Marine Expeditionary Units are trained to perform in 6 hours or less, our (MEU(SOC)’s are also well suited to enable and assist SOF or execute the Special Operations missions depicted here….with some limitations. Nevertheless, the Corps stands ready today to assist COMUSSOCOM with a formidable team of task organized expeditionary capability……. INTEROPERABILITY MEU(SOC) MEB MEF SOF PRINCIPAL MISSIONS & COLLATERAL ACTIVITIES MISSIONS SUITED TO MEB/MEF AND LARGE CONV FORCES SOF MISSIONS WITHIN MEU(SOC) CAPABILITIES

Background Following the events of 11 September 2001, SECDEF directed that the U.S. Special Operations Command and the Marine Corps improve their interoperability and integration Foundation of efforts for past two years MOA signed re-establishing the USSOCOM/USMC Board Interoperability Operations Training Personnel Acquisitions and Developmental Information Force contribution The purpose of today’s brief is to provide a brief snapshot of the more visible and important initiatives and actions ongoing to include The OSD level Program Decision Memorandum Study regarding the transformation of SOF and potential transition of some of SOCOM’s “non-core tasks to conventional forces. Interoperability initiatives that include : the current initiative to establish a closer relationship between the Theater Special Operations Commands and our forward deployed MAGTFs The Marine Corps’ intent to co-sponsor and leverage 25 million dollars provided by OSD to conduct a Joint Test and Experimentation Effort focused on developing more collaborative, integrated and interoperable TTP’s and systems between special operations and joint forces. Finally, I will provide an update on the status of the Marine Corps’ force/operational contributions to SOCOM from both the temporary and permanent perspective:

USSOCOM-USMC Board November 2001 Memorandum of Agreement signed Has facilitated over 30 initiatives designed to meet transformational and interoperability goals Working Groups include: Operations - Training and Education Communications/C4 - Information and Psychological Operations Civil Affairs - Intelligence Aviation - Future Concepts Equipment/Technology Warfighter conference held annually with USMC/USSOCOM GO/FO participation The purpose of today’s brief is to provide a brief snapshot of the more visible and important initiatives and actions ongoing to include The OSD level Program Decision Memorandum Study regarding the transformation of SOF and potential transition of some of SOCOM’s “non-core tasks to conventional forces. Interoperability initiatives that include : the current initiative to establish a closer relationship between the Theater Special Operations Commands and our forward deployed MAGTFs The Marine Corps’ intent to co-sponsor and leverage 25 million dollars provided by OSD to conduct a Joint Test and Experimentation Effort focused on developing more collaborative, integrated and interoperable TTP’s and systems between special operations and joint forces. Finally, I will provide an update on the status of the Marine Corps’ force/operational contributions to SOCOM from both the temporary and permanent perspective:

Operations The purpose of today’s brief is to provide a brief snapshot of the more visible and important initiatives and actions ongoing to include The OSD level Program Decision Memorandum Study regarding the transformation of SOF and potential transition of some of SOCOM’s “non-core tasks to conventional forces. Interoperability initiatives that include : the current initiative to establish a closer relationship between the Theater Special Operations Commands and our forward deployed MAGTFs The Marine Corps’ intent to co-sponsor and leverage 25 million dollars provided by OSD to conduct a Joint Test and Experimentation Effort focused on developing more collaborative, integrated and interoperable TTP’s and systems between special operations and joint forces. Finally, I will provide an update on the status of the Marine Corps’ force/operational contributions to SOCOM from both the temporary and permanent perspective:

NSW/USMC Recent Combat Collaboration OEF/Afghanistan (SOF/USMC mutually supporting) Sensitive Site Exploitation (SSE) Support Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP) Logistical (fuel) support Close Air Support (CAS) Assault Support FOB/Safe House Security Quick Reaction Force (QRF) OIF/Iraq (SOF supports USMC) Urban Sniper Teams Special reconnaissance Riverine security patrols Bottom Line SOF = Agility Conventional Forces = Mass Mass + Agility at decisive points = success on high-risk targets TF K-BAR There are currently 105 Marines permanently assigned in special operations billets around the world. These billets range from administrative support at various SOCOM Headquarters organizations to operational billets in selected units and theaters. In every instance, Marines continue to acquit themselves with distinction. LtCol Mark Singleton, in his position as the Senior USMC Representative to the US Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, NC has initiated an extremely aggressive training plan benefiting both US Marine and Special Operations Forces. His training initiatives include: More Than 120 days of Fixed and rotary wing air support for assault support, static-line and free-fall parachute operations in support of Army Special Operations and Joint Marine-ARSOF exercises and training. US Army Special Operations Support to ARG/MEU Training US Marine Tactical Air Control Party Training to US Army Special Forces Operational Detachments Cross Training of USASOC elements at the Marine Mountain Warfare Center in Sniper Sustainment Training, the Assault Climbers Course, Tactical Rope Suspension Technician Certification, the Animal Packing Course, Swift Water Rescue Course, Mountain Communications Course, Mountain Engineer Course, and Recon Sustainment Training, Mtn Leader training with some attending portions of the Summer Mtn Leader course In November 2002, the Marine Corps took the first step in “transitioning” some SOF missions with its assumption of the Georgia Train and Equip mission from SOCEUR. There are currently 25 Marines assisting the Georgians in their ability to develop forces with the basic skills to defeat terrorism in their country. That support will continue until May of 2004. During December of 2002, The US Army Special Operations Command began to receive requests from some of its subordinate Special Forces Groups for USMC ANGLICO personnel. This request was largely due to the superb performance of USMC supporting Arms during Operation ENDUIRING FREEDOM and the demonstrated combined arms training for Army Special Forces personnel initiated by US Marine Representatives at Fort Bragg. Currently there are four Tactical PSYOP Teams assigned to Marine Forces operating in Iraq COMNAVSPECWARCOM has asked for some relief through the Navy in conducting Maritime Interdiction and Leadership Interdiction Operations in the CENTCOM AOR. The Navy is in turn, developing various options to address this need, one of which may be asking the Marine Corps to use existing deployed forces to assist in such operations. DC PP&O has also considered investigating organizational additions to the ARG/MEU or ESG to extend the capabilities and reach of those organizations to support this and other potential operations. Marine KC-130 squadrons supported TF-160 with aerial refueling operations on 52 days during the past year and HMM-364 supported ARSOF during exercise Millennium Challenge with night/day assault, aerial refueling, fast rope and live fire support. NSWTG-CENT

TSOC-ARG/MEU(SOC) CMC / CDR USSOCOM agree to exchange MEU(SOC) and TSOC LNOs while MEU(SOC) located in theater SOCEUR, NAVEUR and MARFOREUR signed MOA Goal: Create a habitual ARG/MEU (SOC)- SOCEUR relationship based on common understanding and shared knowledge of tactics, techniques and procedures MOA: Establishes an Executive Steering Committee (ESC) to develop POA&M coordinating Pre-Deployment, Deployment, and Post-Deployment activities between SOCEUR and the ARG/MEU (SOC). SOCEUR, NAVEUR and MARFOREUR are in the process of developing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to facilitate a Coordinating Relationship between the Amphibious Ready Group / Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (ARG/MEU (SOC)) and SOCEUR. The overall objective of this MOA is to create a habitual ARG/MEU (SOC)-SOCEUR relationship based on common understanding and shared knowledge of tactics, techniques and procedures. Pursuant to that the following major points apply: o       An Executive Steering Committee (ESC) will develop Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to coordinate activities between SOCEUR and the ARG/MEU (SOC). This committee will consist of COMUSNAVEUR, COMMARFOREUR, and COMSOCEUR or their designated representatives. o        The ESC will meet prior to the establishment of each ARG/MEU (SOC) to coordinate the details for Pre-Deployment, Deployment, and Post-Deployment activities. o        As envisioned by this MOA, areas of coordination to enable interoperability, seamless turnover, and transition across Combatant Command boundaries may include pre-deployment, post-deployment and during deployment activities. o        The ESC will meet twice a year, or as required, to provide timely and coordinated resolution of issues concerning all organizations. MARFOREUR, NAVEUR and SOCEUR will alternately host ESC meetings. It is apparent that many of the “nuts and bolts” level challenges that will be addressed as our MAGTFs and the T-SOCs work together will revolve around Tactics, Techniques, Procedures and tactical level systems utilized by Marine and Special Operations Forces. To accelerate the learning curve the Marine Corps has an opportunity to leverage the Joint Test and Experimentation program based on emerging interest within the Special Operations and Joint Community… SOCPAC, PACFLT and MARFORPAC developing similar MOA

Transitioning of SOF Missions USMC assumed the Georgia Train and Equip mission from SOCEUR USSOCOM / USMC working to identify future transition of missions from SOF to USMC The purpose of today’s brief is to provide a brief snapshot of the more visible and important initiatives and actions ongoing to include The OSD level Program Decision Memorandum Study regarding the transformation of SOF and potential transition of some of SOCOM’s “non-core tasks to conventional forces. Interoperability initiatives that include : the current initiative to establish a closer relationship between the Theater Special Operations Commands and our forward deployed MAGTFs The Marine Corps’ intent to co-sponsor and leverage 25 million dollars provided by OSD to conduct a Joint Test and Experimentation Effort focused on developing more collaborative, integrated and interoperable TTP’s and systems between special operations and joint forces. Finally, I will provide an update on the status of the Marine Corps’ force/operational contributions to SOCOM from both the temporary and permanent perspective:

Training The purpose of today’s brief is to provide a brief snapshot of the more visible and important initiatives and actions ongoing to include The OSD level Program Decision Memorandum Study regarding the transformation of SOF and potential transition of some of SOCOM’s “non-core tasks to conventional forces. Interoperability initiatives that include : the current initiative to establish a closer relationship between the Theater Special Operations Commands and our forward deployed MAGTFs The Marine Corps’ intent to co-sponsor and leverage 25 million dollars provided by OSD to conduct a Joint Test and Experimentation Effort focused on developing more collaborative, integrated and interoperable TTP’s and systems between special operations and joint forces. Finally, I will provide an update on the status of the Marine Corps’ force/operational contributions to SOCOM from both the temporary and permanent perspective:

Training School exchange (JFK Special Warfare Center, USMC Scout Sniper Course) Reciprocal fixed and rotary wing air support for assault support, static-line and free-fall parachute operations Expanded Joint Marine-Army SOF exercises Sharing of Training Areas (MCAGCC, Alaska, NTC) Special Operations Terminal Air Control Course Live fire training at Eglin AFB The purpose of today’s brief is to provide a brief snapshot of the more visible and important initiatives and actions ongoing to include The OSD level Program Decision Memorandum Study regarding the transformation of SOF and potential transition of some of SOCOM’s “non-core tasks to conventional forces. Interoperability initiatives that include : the current initiative to establish a closer relationship between the Theater Special Operations Commands and our forward deployed MAGTFs The Marine Corps’ intent to co-sponsor and leverage 25 million dollars provided by OSD to conduct a Joint Test and Experimentation Effort focused on developing more collaborative, integrated and interoperable TTP’s and systems between special operations and joint forces. Finally, I will provide an update on the status of the Marine Corps’ force/operational contributions to SOCOM from both the temporary and permanent perspective:

Personnel The purpose of today’s brief is to provide a brief snapshot of the more visible and important initiatives and actions ongoing to include The OSD level Program Decision Memorandum Study regarding the transformation of SOF and potential transition of some of SOCOM’s “non-core tasks to conventional forces. Interoperability initiatives that include : the current initiative to establish a closer relationship between the Theater Special Operations Commands and our forward deployed MAGTFs The Marine Corps’ intent to co-sponsor and leverage 25 million dollars provided by OSD to conduct a Joint Test and Experimentation Effort focused on developing more collaborative, integrated and interoperable TTP’s and systems between special operations and joint forces. Finally, I will provide an update on the status of the Marine Corps’ force/operational contributions to SOCOM from both the temporary and permanent perspective:

Personnel Marine Corps personnel assigned to SOF BGen Hejlik USMC - USSOCOM Chief of Staff Col Hummer USMC - JSOC Chief of Staff 105 Marines in SO billets around the world Currently II MEF has a resident LNO from SF Command assigned to USMC Special Operations Training Group USSOCOM reviewing possibility of providing SF LNO to each MEF headquarters USSOCOM/USMC have provided permanent instructors to each others Universities There are currently 105 Marines permanently assigned in special operations billets around the world. These billets range from administrative support at various SOCOM Headquarters organizations to operational billets in selected units and theaters. In every instance, Marines continue to acquit themselves with distinction. LtCol Mark Singleton, in his position as the Senior USMC Representative to the US Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, NC has initiated an extremely aggressive training plan benefiting both US Marine and Special Operations Forces. His training initiatives include: More Than 120 days of Fixed and rotary wing air support for assault support, static-line and free-fall parachute operations in support of Army Special Operations and Joint Marine-ARSOF exercises and training. US Army Special Operations Support to ARG/MEU Training US Marine Tactical Air Control Party Training to US Army Special Forces Operational Detachments Cross Training of USASOC elements at the Marine Mountain Warfare Center in Sniper Sustainment Training, the Assault Climbers Course, Tactical Rope Suspension Technician Certification, the Animal Packing Course, Swift Water Rescue Course, Mountain Communications Course, Mountain Engineer Course, and Recon Sustainment Training, Mtn Leader training with some attending portions of the Summer Mtn Leader course In November 2002, the Marine Corps took the first step in “transitioning” some SOF missions with its assumption of the Georgia Train and Equip mission from SOCEUR. There are currently 25 Marines assisting the Georgians in their ability to develop forces with the basic skills to defeat terrorism in their country. That support will continue until May of 2004. During December of 2002, The US Army Special Operations Command began to receive requests from some of its subordinate Special Forces Groups for USMC ANGLICO personnel. This request was largely due to the superb performance of USMC supporting Arms during Operation ENDUIRING FREEDOM and the demonstrated combined arms training for Army Special Forces personnel initiated by US Marine Representatives at Fort Bragg. Currently there are four Tactical PSYOP Teams assigned to Marine Forces operating in Iraq COMNAVSPECWARCOM has asked for some relief through the Navy in conducting Maritime Interdiction and Leadership Interdiction Operations in the CENTCOM AOR. The Navy is in turn, developing various options to address this need, one of which may be asking the Marine Corps to use existing deployed forces to assist in such operations. DC PP&O has also considered investigating organizational additions to the ARG/MEU or ESG to extend the capabilities and reach of those organizations to support this and other potential operations. Marine KC-130 squadrons supported TF-160 with aerial refueling operations on 52 days during the past year and HMM-364 supported ARSOF during exercise Millennium Challenge with night/day assault, aerial refueling, fast rope and live fire support.

Acquisitions The purpose of today’s brief is to provide a brief snapshot of the more visible and important initiatives and actions ongoing to include The OSD level Program Decision Memorandum Study regarding the transformation of SOF and potential transition of some of SOCOM’s “non-core tasks to conventional forces. Interoperability initiatives that include : the current initiative to establish a closer relationship between the Theater Special Operations Commands and our forward deployed MAGTFs The Marine Corps’ intent to co-sponsor and leverage 25 million dollars provided by OSD to conduct a Joint Test and Experimentation Effort focused on developing more collaborative, integrated and interoperable TTP’s and systems between special operations and joint forces. Finally, I will provide an update on the status of the Marine Corps’ force/operational contributions to SOCOM from both the temporary and permanent perspective:

Acquisitions and Developmental Information Instituted a broad reaching, inclusive program to share acquisitions and developmental information regarding: Weapons systems Munitions Armaments Communications Includes previously restricted special operations weapons and technology development programs The purpose of today’s brief is to provide a brief snapshot of the more visible and important initiatives and actions ongoing to include The OSD level Program Decision Memorandum Study regarding the transformation of SOF and potential transition of some of SOCOM’s “non-core tasks to conventional forces. Interoperability initiatives that include : the current initiative to establish a closer relationship between the Theater Special Operations Commands and our forward deployed MAGTFs The Marine Corps’ intent to co-sponsor and leverage 25 million dollars provided by OSD to conduct a Joint Test and Experimentation Effort focused on developing more collaborative, integrated and interoperable TTP’s and systems between special operations and joint forces. Finally, I will provide an update on the status of the Marine Corps’ force/operational contributions to SOCOM from both the temporary and permanent perspective:

Force Contribution The purpose of today’s brief is to provide a brief snapshot of the more visible and important initiatives and actions ongoing to include The OSD level Program Decision Memorandum Study regarding the transformation of SOF and potential transition of some of SOCOM’s “non-core tasks to conventional forces. Interoperability initiatives that include : the current initiative to establish a closer relationship between the Theater Special Operations Commands and our forward deployed MAGTFs The Marine Corps’ intent to co-sponsor and leverage 25 million dollars provided by OSD to conduct a Joint Test and Experimentation Effort focused on developing more collaborative, integrated and interoperable TTP’s and systems between special operations and joint forces. Finally, I will provide an update on the status of the Marine Corps’ force/operational contributions to SOCOM from both the temporary and permanent perspective:

Force Contribution Marine Corps SOCOM Det Integrated Unit (7/74/5) Reconnaissance Intelligence Fire Support OPCON to SOCOM exercised through NSW Mission: USMC detachment augments a deploying NSW Squadron’s capability to conduct special reconnaissance, direct action, coalition support, limited foreign internal defense and other missions as required, in support of Joint and Fleet Commanders in order to test the Initial USMC force contribution to USSOCOM. Employment: HQ section/ battle staff Detachment teams task-organized to conduct assigned missions OPCON to NSWG-1 in Oct 03 / Deploys Apr 04 The force was designed to take advantage of existing Marine Corps capabilities that were most SOF like in order to provide a viable contribution that had the least impact on the Marine Corps from a personnel and training perspective, and provide a foundation on which a larger contribution could be built if appropriate. To that end, the force’s mission focus remained relatively finite, ground combat oriented and took advantage of Marine strengths regarding task-organization and combined arms.

NSWRON ONE Milestones 25 Aug 03 FPC 06 Oct 03 MCSOCOM Det ONE chops to NSW Oct 03 – Jan 04 Mission Specific Integration Dec 03 USMC JRTC 05-16 Jan Squadron Certification CENTCOM 18 Jan - 08 Feb Mission Specific Integration 02-13 Feb Squadron Certification PACOM Mar 04 Load out APR 04 Deploy There are currently 105 Marines permanently assigned in special operations billets around the world. These billets range from administrative support at various SOCOM Headquarters organizations to operational billets in selected units and theaters. In every instance, Marines continue to acquit themselves with distinction. LtCol Mark Singleton, in his position as the Senior USMC Representative to the US Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, NC has initiated an extremely aggressive training plan benefiting both US Marine and Special Operations Forces. His training initiatives include: More Than 120 days of Fixed and rotary wing air support for assault support, static-line and free-fall parachute operations in support of Army Special Operations and Joint Marine-ARSOF exercises and training. US Army Special Operations Support to ARG/MEU Training US Marine Tactical Air Control Party Training to US Army Special Forces Operational Detachments Cross Training of USASOC elements at the Marine Mountain Warfare Center in Sniper Sustainment Training, the Assault Climbers Course, Tactical Rope Suspension Technician Certification, the Animal Packing Course, Swift Water Rescue Course, Mountain Communications Course, Mountain Engineer Course, and Recon Sustainment Training, Mtn Leader training with some attending portions of the Summer Mtn Leader course In November 2002, the Marine Corps took the first step in “transitioning” some SOF missions with its assumption of the Georgia Train and Equip mission from SOCEUR. There are currently 25 Marines assisting the Georgians in their ability to develop forces with the basic skills to defeat terrorism in their country. That support will continue until May of 2004. During December of 2002, The US Army Special Operations Command began to receive requests from some of its subordinate Special Forces Groups for USMC ANGLICO personnel. This request was largely due to the superb performance of USMC supporting Arms during Operation ENDUIRING FREEDOM and the demonstrated combined arms training for Army Special Forces personnel initiated by US Marine Representatives at Fort Bragg. Currently there are four Tactical PSYOP Teams assigned to Marine Forces operating in Iraq COMNAVSPECWARCOM has asked for some relief through the Navy in conducting Maritime Interdiction and Leadership Interdiction Operations in the CENTCOM AOR. The Navy is in turn, developing various options to address this need, one of which may be asking the Marine Corps to use existing deployed forces to assist in such operations. DC PP&O has also considered investigating organizational additions to the ARG/MEU or ESG to extend the capabilities and reach of those organizations to support this and other potential operations. Marine KC-130 squadrons supported TF-160 with aerial refueling operations on 52 days during the past year and HMM-364 supported ARSOF during exercise Millennium Challenge with night/day assault, aerial refueling, fast rope and live fire support.

NSWRON ONE Command Relationships At D-180 SEAL Team ONE becomes NSWRON ONE At D-180 Naval Special Warfare Squadron ONE assumes OPCON of all operating elements: MCSOCOM Det ONE, SEAL Team TWO Platoon(s), SDV Team ONE Platoons, Special Boat Team Dets, Navy EOD Det, Mobile Communications Det, TCS, and CSST NSWRON ONE is OPCON to NSWG-1 from D-180 until deploying in APR 04 Upon deployment, NSWRON ONE CENT becomes OPCON to NSWU-3 (Bahrain) and NSWRON ONE PAC becomes OPCON to NSWU-1 (Guam) There are currently 105 Marines permanently assigned in special operations billets around the world. These billets range from administrative support at various SOCOM Headquarters organizations to operational billets in selected units and theaters. In every instance, Marines continue to acquit themselves with distinction. LtCol Mark Singleton, in his position as the Senior USMC Representative to the US Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, NC has initiated an extremely aggressive training plan benefiting both US Marine and Special Operations Forces. His training initiatives include: More Than 120 days of Fixed and rotary wing air support for assault support, static-line and free-fall parachute operations in support of Army Special Operations and Joint Marine-ARSOF exercises and training. US Army Special Operations Support to ARG/MEU Training US Marine Tactical Air Control Party Training to US Army Special Forces Operational Detachments Cross Training of USASOC elements at the Marine Mountain Warfare Center in Sniper Sustainment Training, the Assault Climbers Course, Tactical Rope Suspension Technician Certification, the Animal Packing Course, Swift Water Rescue Course, Mountain Communications Course, Mountain Engineer Course, and Recon Sustainment Training, Mtn Leader training with some attending portions of the Summer Mtn Leader course In November 2002, the Marine Corps took the first step in “transitioning” some SOF missions with its assumption of the Georgia Train and Equip mission from SOCEUR. There are currently 25 Marines assisting the Georgians in their ability to develop forces with the basic skills to defeat terrorism in their country. That support will continue until May of 2004. During December of 2002, The US Army Special Operations Command began to receive requests from some of its subordinate Special Forces Groups for USMC ANGLICO personnel. This request was largely due to the superb performance of USMC supporting Arms during Operation ENDUIRING FREEDOM and the demonstrated combined arms training for Army Special Forces personnel initiated by US Marine Representatives at Fort Bragg. Currently there are four Tactical PSYOP Teams assigned to Marine Forces operating in Iraq COMNAVSPECWARCOM has asked for some relief through the Navy in conducting Maritime Interdiction and Leadership Interdiction Operations in the CENTCOM AOR. The Navy is in turn, developing various options to address this need, one of which may be asking the Marine Corps to use existing deployed forces to assist in such operations. DC PP&O has also considered investigating organizational additions to the ARG/MEU or ESG to extend the capabilities and reach of those organizations to support this and other potential operations. Marine KC-130 squadrons supported TF-160 with aerial refueling operations on 52 days during the past year and HMM-364 supported ARSOF during exercise Millennium Challenge with night/day assault, aerial refueling, fast rope and live fire support.

NSWRON ONE Theater Command Relationships () The force was designed to take advantage of existing Marine Corps capabilities that were most SOF like in order to provide a viable contribution that had the least impact on the Marine Corps from a personnel and training perspective, and provide a foundation on which a larger contribution could be built if appropriate. To that end, the force’s mission focus remained relatively finite, ground combat oriented and took advantage of Marine strengths regarding task-organization and combined arms.

NSW/USMC SOCOM Det Why This Will Work MCSOCOM Det ONE augments NSW Mission capabilities with operators and Battle Staff Maximizes exposure, experience, and agility for MCSOCOM Det ONE across multiple theaters, operational commanders and mission areas Organic NSW assets/infrastructure in theater Superbly postured to execute TSOC and Fleet missions Irrefutable demonstration of Joint Warfighting at its best There are currently 105 Marines permanently assigned in special operations billets around the world. These billets range from administrative support at various SOCOM Headquarters organizations to operational billets in selected units and theaters. In every instance, Marines continue to acquit themselves with distinction. LtCol Mark Singleton, in his position as the Senior USMC Representative to the US Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, NC has initiated an extremely aggressive training plan benefiting both US Marine and Special Operations Forces. His training initiatives include: More Than 120 days of Fixed and rotary wing air support for assault support, static-line and free-fall parachute operations in support of Army Special Operations and Joint Marine-ARSOF exercises and training. US Army Special Operations Support to ARG/MEU Training US Marine Tactical Air Control Party Training to US Army Special Forces Operational Detachments Cross Training of USASOC elements at the Marine Mountain Warfare Center in Sniper Sustainment Training, the Assault Climbers Course, Tactical Rope Suspension Technician Certification, the Animal Packing Course, Swift Water Rescue Course, Mountain Communications Course, Mountain Engineer Course, and Recon Sustainment Training, Mtn Leader training with some attending portions of the Summer Mtn Leader course In November 2002, the Marine Corps took the first step in “transitioning” some SOF missions with its assumption of the Georgia Train and Equip mission from SOCEUR. There are currently 25 Marines assisting the Georgians in their ability to develop forces with the basic skills to defeat terrorism in their country. That support will continue until May of 2004. During December of 2002, The US Army Special Operations Command began to receive requests from some of its subordinate Special Forces Groups for USMC ANGLICO personnel. This request was largely due to the superb performance of USMC supporting Arms during Operation ENDUIRING FREEDOM and the demonstrated combined arms training for Army Special Forces personnel initiated by US Marine Representatives at Fort Bragg. Currently there are four Tactical PSYOP Teams assigned to Marine Forces operating in Iraq COMNAVSPECWARCOM has asked for some relief through the Navy in conducting Maritime Interdiction and Leadership Interdiction Operations in the CENTCOM AOR. The Navy is in turn, developing various options to address this need, one of which may be asking the Marine Corps to use existing deployed forces to assist in such operations. DC PP&O has also considered investigating organizational additions to the ARG/MEU or ESG to extend the capabilities and reach of those organizations to support this and other potential operations. Marine KC-130 squadrons supported TF-160 with aerial refueling operations on 52 days during the past year and HMM-364 supported ARSOF during exercise Millennium Challenge with night/day assault, aerial refueling, fast rope and live fire support.

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Studies / Wargaming The purpose of today’s brief is to provide a brief snapshot of the more visible and important initiatives and actions ongoing to include The OSD level Program Decision Memorandum Study regarding the transformation of SOF and potential transition of some of SOCOM’s “non-core tasks to conventional forces. Interoperability initiatives that include : the current initiative to establish a closer relationship between the Theater Special Operations Commands and our forward deployed MAGTFs The Marine Corps’ intent to co-sponsor and leverage 25 million dollars provided by OSD to conduct a Joint Test and Experimentation Effort focused on developing more collaborative, integrated and interoperable TTP’s and systems between special operations and joint forces. Finally, I will provide an update on the status of the Marine Corps’ force/operational contributions to SOCOM from both the temporary and permanent perspective:

USMC Co-Sponsorship of Special Ops Joint Integration & Interoperability Test & Experimentation The problem statement: “THE JOINT FORCE COMMANDER’S INTEGRATION AND INTEROPERABILITY OF SOF AND OTHER FORCES IN TODAYS BATTLESPACE IS LIMITED BY EXISTING JTTPS, SYSTEMS AND OTHER DOTMLPF ELEMENTS.” USMC first sponsored/co-sponsored JT&E $25 Million in funding JT&E will collaboratively develop TTP & Systems that will solidify & accelerate USMC/SOF Interoperability Address USMC/SOCOM equities regarding interoperability and integration using established exercises and units. (ARG/MEU(SOC), ESG, MC SOCOM Detachment One) The Joint Test and Experimentation Program allows the services and Joint Commanders to leverage OSD and service funding to address identified operational challenges. In concert with DC PP&O, SOCOM identified an opportunity for the Marine Corps and SOCOM to combine efforts to leverage OSD resources to address a challenge of not only interest between the Marine Corps and SOCOM but between SOF and the Joint and coalition world as well.         The problem statement here provides the foundation for the Marine Corps to leverage nearly 25 Million Dollars and in so doing influence Joint Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (JTTPs) and the development of systems, software and hardware that will have a direct impact on the interoperability of MAGTFs and SOF in both the near and long-term. As always, this co-sponsorship comes at a cost. However, the Marine Corps’ cost will be in the form of personnel only. Specifically, one LtCol with a SOF background to act as the Deputy Test Director and one Major with an Operations Analysis skill set. It is the opinion of both DC PP&O and MCCDC that co-sponsorship of the JT&E is the appropriate way for the Corps to begin its executive involvement in such efforts and is in the best interests of the Marine Corps because it allows us to: Collaboratively develop TTP & Systems that will solidify & accelerate USMC/SOF Interoperability Address USMC equities regarding interoperability and Integration using established exercises and units. (ARG/MEU(SOC), ESG, MC SOCOM Detachment One) In addition to using the units listed here, the Marine Corps will ensure the JT&E takes advantage of lessons learned between Marine and SOF units already operating together through standing and newly begun personnel, training and operational contributions…

USMC Title 10 Wargame Expeditionary Warrior 04 EW 04 specifically designed to target future concepts regarding USMC-SOCOM integration and interoperability War game will provide opportunity to explore multiple areas where synergies between USMC and SOCOM are possible The purpose of today’s brief is to provide a brief snapshot of the more visible and important initiatives and actions ongoing to include The OSD level Program Decision Memorandum Study regarding the transformation of SOF and potential transition of some of SOCOM’s “non-core tasks to conventional forces. Interoperability initiatives that include : the current initiative to establish a closer relationship between the Theater Special Operations Commands and our forward deployed MAGTFs The Marine Corps’ intent to co-sponsor and leverage 25 million dollars provided by OSD to conduct a Joint Test and Experimentation Effort focused on developing more collaborative, integrated and interoperable TTP’s and systems between special operations and joint forces. Finally, I will provide an update on the status of the Marine Corps’ force/operational contributions to SOCOM from both the temporary and permanent perspective: