1. U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command (MARSOC)
NDIA/USMC 2006 War Game
31 MAY 2006

2. Agenda Definitions Background Mission Statements Commander’s Intent
Core Tasks
Structure
Capabilities
Anticipated Future
Unclassified//FOUO

3. Definitions MARSOC US Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command
MSOB
Marine Special Operations Battalion
MSOC
Marine Special Operations Company
MSOS
Marine Special Operations School
SMTB
Special Missions Training Branch
SOBU
Special Operations Boat Unit
FMTU
Foreign Military Training Unit
MSOSG
Marine Special Operations Support Group
Unclassified//FOUO

4. SOCOM Components Wire Diagram
USSOCOM COMPONENTS
PRESIDENT
SECDEF
ASD
SO/LIC
CJCS
USSOCOM
USJFCOM
SOCJFCOM
EUCOM
SOCEUR
USASOC
AFSOC
PACOM
SOCPAC
NAVSPEC
WARCOM
MARSOC
CENTCOM
SOCCENT
JSOC
SOUTHCOM
SOCSOUTH
USFK
SOC-K
COMBATANT COMMAND
POLICY GUIDANCE OVERSIGHT
PROVIDES FORCES AND ASSISTS
NORTHCOM
DOES NOT HAVE SOC
Unclassified//FOUO

5. SOCOM Component Comparison
USASOC
US Army
Spec Ops Aviation units
Psychological Ops
Special Forces
Civil Affairs
Rangers
AFSOC
US Air Force
Spec Ops Wing (SOW)
Spec Tactics Squadrons (STS)
25,600
(54%)
12,500
(26%)
7,200
(15%)
2515
(5%)
MARSOC
US Marines
Marine Special Ops Bns (MSOB)
Foreign Military Training Units (FMTU)
Marine Spec Ops Support Group (MSOSG)
Marine Special Operations School (MSOS)
NAVSPECWAR
US Navy
SEALs
Special Boat Unit (SBU)
Unclassified//FOUO

6. SOF Core Tasks
Counter-proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (CM)
Counterterrorism (CT)
Special Reconnaissance (SR)
Direct Action (DA)
Unconventional Warfare (UW)
Foreign Internal Defense (FID)
Civil Affairs Operations (CA)
Information and Psychological Operations (IO, PO)
Synchronize DoD Efforts in the GWOT
Unclassified//FOUO

7. MARSOC Mission Statement
US Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), as the US Marine Corps component of US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), trains, organizes, equips; and when directed by CDRUSSOCOM, deploys task organized, scaleable, and responsive US Marine Corps special operations forces worldwide in support of combatant commanders and other agencies.
Unclassified//FOUO

8. Commander’s Intent
“My intent for the US Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) is to develop a … Warfighting Marine Corps component to SOCOM capable of executing world wide Special Operations Missions.”
- BGen D. Hejlik
Unclassified//FOUO

9. Commander’s Endstate
Provide SOCOM w/ added SOF capability to prosecute the GWOT and future conflicts
MARSOC linked to the TSOCs and MEUs IOT provide a global maritime SOF presence
MARSOC capable of conducting Identified Core Tasks as directed by SOCOM mission requirements
MARSOC capable of providing HD/LD skills in support of SOCOM missions
Unclassified//FOUO

10. MARSOC Core Tasks Direct Action (DA) Special Reconnaissance (SR)
Foreign Internal Defense (FID)
Counterterrorism (CT)
Information Operations (IO)
Unconventional Warfare (UW)
Unclassified//FOUO

11. MARSOC Components The MARSOC is composed of 5 subordinate units
These components are:
FMTU
1st MSOB
2d MSOB
MSOSG
MSOS
Includes Special Missions Training Branches (SMTBs) on each coast
Unclassified//FOUO

12. Special Operations Command
U.S Marine Corps Forces
Special Operations Command
Wire Diagram
2515
MARSOC
178
MSOB
189
665
MSOS 32
166
644
MSOSG
409 31
FMTU
435
143
MSOB
159
MSOC (x4) 97
Maj
MSOC (x5) 97
Maj
HQ/Log Co
114
LtCol
Co A 18
LtCol
Intel Co 99
LtCol
Team (x12) 11
Maj
SMTB
SOBU 67
LtCol
SMTB
SOBU 67
LtCol
CI/HUMINT Plt Tm
SIGINT Plt
Co B 18
LtCol
Analysis Plt
Regiment deleted to reduce overhead.
MSOB is a deployable headquarters.
School House designed for integration and standardization.
MSOSG – internal support initially, growing to external support in the future.
Team (x12) 11
Maj
Supt Det 94
Maj
Supt Co 89
LtCol Tm
Fires Cont Plt
Sec Plt (K-9)
Comm Plt
West Coast
Camp Pendleton, CA
East Coast
Camp Lejeune, NC
Unclassified//FOUO

13. FMTU Overview 11-man teams led by a combat arms Major
Focused on Foreign Internal Defense and Unconventional Warfare
Training Provided:
Infantry Skills
Fire Support
Communications
Weapons Employment
Land Navigation
First Aid
Other training as directed
To conduct GWOT relevant “Phase 0” future-focused operations
Unclassified//FOUO

14. FMTU Mission Statement
The FMTU provides tailored military, combat skills training and advisor support for identified foreign forces in order to enhance the tactical capability of partner nation forces, and prepare the environment in support of SOCOM.
Unclassified//FOUO

15. FMTU Core Tasks Foreign Internal Defense (FID)
Unconventional Warfare (UW)
Unclassified//FOUO

16. FMTU Organization HEADQUARTERS 15/115/3/3 COMPANY B 28/108/1/13
COMPANY A
TEAM 1
2/8/0/1
TEAM 13
2/8/0/1
12 Teams/Co
Unclassified//FOUO

17. FMTU Team Capabilities
Plan and conduct Special operations separately or as part of a larger force.
Conduct operations in remote areas and austere environments for extended periods of time with minimal external direction and support.
Develop, organize, equip, train, and advise or direct indigenous forces.
Perform other special operations as directed.
Unclassified//FOUO

18. FMTU Team Composition Maj-Cmdr Capt-Team Ldr 0369 Team Sergeant
0621 Communicator
Corpsman
0311
0331
0311
0341
0311
0351
Note: Trainers will provide full spectrum of weapons expertise
Unclassified//FOUO

19. FMTU Capability Timeline
1st/2nd Quarter FY teams capable of deployment
3rd Quarter FY teams capable of deployment
4th Quarter FY teams capable of deployment
2 additional teams become capable each quarter through the end of FY08
Global sourcing conference assigned 24 missions in FY06 and FY07
Unclassified//FOUO

20. MSOB Overview
Provide command and control, and basic staff functions for MSOCs. Can battle roster to augment a JSOTF and are deployable commands.
Unclassified//FOUO

21. MSOB Mission Statement
US Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Battalion (MSOB) trains, organizes, equips and provides specially qualified Marine forces for worldwide special operations missions as directed by MARSOC.
Unclassified//FOUO

22. MSOB Core Tasks Direct Action (DA) Special Reconnaissance (SR)
Foreign Internal Defense (FID)
Counterterrorism (CT)
Information Operations (IO)
Unclassified//FOUO

23. 1ST Marine Special Operations Bn 2ND Marine Special Operations Bn
MSOB Organization
1ST Marine Special Operations Bn
2ND Marine Special Operations Bn
SOSG
Det-W
(Maj)
5 X MSOC (Maj)
4 X MSOC (Maj)
Unclassified//FOUO

24. MSOC Overview
Company (-) sized unit that will deploy with enablers to plan & execute special operations.
Separable but not separate from ESG/MEU.
Provides forward sea-based SOF.
Not totally self-sustainable: relies on ESG/MEU or TSOC for sustainment and enhanced support.
Can deploy w/MSOB, ESG/MEU or alone.
Unclassified//FOUO

25. MSOC Core Tasks Special Reconnaissance (SR) Direct Action (DA)
Counter Terrorism (CT)
Foreign Internal Defense (FID) w/out language skills
Unclassified//FOUO

26. MSOC Task Organization 5/83/9
MSOC HQ 3/4/1
MSOC Cmdr XO
SNCOIC/Ops Chief
Radio Chief
Air Officer
SARC HMC
Data Network Operator
Radio Operator
DASR PLT HQ 1/5/1
Platoon Commander
Platoon Sergeant
Radio Chief
SARC IDC
Data Network Operator
SATCOM Operator
Special Equip NCO
SEC PLT HQ 1/12/1
Platoon Commander
Platoon Sergeant
Radio Operator (2)
MG Sqd Leader
MG Team X2 (6)
SS Team (2)
Corpsman
TEAMS 1,3,5,7 0/16/4
Team Leader
Asst Team Leader
Radio Operator
Recon Scout
SARC Corpsman
A SQD 0/13/1
Squad Leader
Fire Team X3 (12)
Corpsman
Teams 1,3,5,7 0/16/4
Team Leader
Asst Team Leader
Radio Operator
Recon Scout
SARC Corpsman
ENABLERS 1/19/0
Riggers (2)
EOD (2)
FCT (3)
DST (12)
Boat Mech (1)
TEAMS 2,4,6,8 0/20/0
Team Leader
Asst Team Leader
Radio Operator
Recon Scout
B SQD 0/13/1
Squad Leader
Fire Team X3 (12)
Corpsman
Unclassified//FOUO

27. MSOB/MSOC Timeline May 06: 1st MSOC begins training with 26th MEU
Sept 06: 2nd MSOC begins training with 13th MEU
FY06: 1st and 2nd MSOBs stand up on each coast
Dec 08: MARSOC FOC
Unclassified//FOUO

28. MSOS Overview Trains and certifies MSOCs to SOF standards
SMTB
SOBU
Recruit, Screen, Assess, and Select MARSOC Marines
Develops and standardizes doctrine and TTPs
Is the training and education link MCCDC (TECOM) and component’s SOF schools
Unclassified//FOUO

29. MSOS Components Marine Special Operations School (MSOS) 1ST SMTB 2ND
Special Missions Training Branch
(West Coast)
Special Missions Training Branch
(East Coast)
1ST
SMTB
2ND
SMTB
SOBU
SOBU
Special Operations Boat Unit
Special Operations Boat Unit
Unclassified//FOUO

30. MSOSG Overview Headquarters & Logistics Company
Replenishment of Supplies
Maintenance of vehicles, weapons, comm, optics
Engineering Functions: utilities, etc
Motor Transportation
Medical
Contracting
Special Support Company
Combined Arms Planning & Coordination
K-9 Support Services
Communication Support
ISR Support Company
OPE, CI, SIGINT, HUMINT, TSCM, CNO
Unclassified//FOUO

31. MSOSG Mission Statement
US Marine Corps Special Operations Support Group (MSOSG) provides specific support capabilities for worldwide special operations missions as directed by MARSOC.
Unclassified//FOUO

32. MSOSG Capabilities
Support SOF operations internal and external to the MARSOC as part of a larger force.
Can deploy tailorable & scalable detachments as directed.
Unclassified//FOUO

33. MSOSG Component MSOSG 31 HQ&Log Co Intel Co Supt Co Unclassified//FOUO
114
CI/HUMINT Plt
SIGINT Plt
Analysis Plt
Intel Co 99
Fires Cont Plt
Sec Plt (K-9)
Comm Plt
Supt Co 89
Supply
Maintenance
Motor Transport
Gen Engineering
Health Services
Services
Unclassified//FOUO

34. MARSOC Build Plan EAST COAST MAR SOC FOC WEST COAST Camp Lejeune, NC
FMTU
Company A
FMTU
Company B
Apr 06
FMTU #1
FMTU #2
FMTU #3
FMTU #4
FMTU #5
FMTU #6
FMTU #7
FMTU #8
FMTU #9
FMTU #10
FMTU #11
FMTU #12
FMTU #13
FMTU #14
FMTU #15
FMTU #16
2d MSOB FOC
MSOSG FOC
May 06
Dec 06
May 07
Dec 07
May 08
Dec 08
MSOC F CHOPs to 26th MEU
MSOC F FOC
MSOC G FOC
MSOC H FOC
MSOC I FOC
MSOC K FOC
End FY 08
MAR
SOC
FOC
MSOC A CHOPs to 13th MEU
MSOC A FOC
MSOC B FOC
MSOC C FOC
MSOC D FOC
WEST COAST
Camp Pendleton, CA
Sep 06
Mar 07
Sep 07
Mar 08
Sep 08
1st MSOB FOC
Unclassified//FOUO

35. MARSOC Way Ahead 3rd Qtr FY06 – FMTU Teams deploy
3rd Qtr FY06 – First MSOC begins training w/MEU
Deploy Jan 07 w/ 26 MEU
Deploy Mar 07 w/13 MEU
End FY 08 - MARSOC Full Operating Capability (FOC)
Unclassified//FOUO

36. MWH
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