u.s. marine corps forces, special operations command (marsoc) ndia/usmc 2006 war game 31 may 2006
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U.S. Marine Corps Forces, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations CommandSpecial Operations Command
(MARSOC)(MARSOC)
NDIA/USMC 2006 War Game
31 MAY 2006
Unclassified//FOUO
AgendaAgenda
• Definitions
• Background
• Mission Statements
• Commander’s Intent
• Core Tasks
• Structure
• Capabilities
• Anticipated Future
Unclassified//FOUO
DefinitionsDefinitions
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
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SOCOM Components Wire DiagramPRESIDENT
SECDEF
PRESIDENTSECDEF
ASDSO/LIC
ASDSO/LIC
USSOCOMUSSOCOM
AFSOCAFSOC
JSOCJSOC
USASOCUSASOC
NAVSPECWARCOM
NAVSPECWARCOM MARSOCMARSOC
NORTHCOMDOES NOT HAVE SOC
NORTHCOMDOES NOT HAVE SOC
USFKSOC-K
USFKSOC-K
SOUTHCOMSOCSOUTH
SOUTHCOMSOCSOUTH
USJFCOMSOCJFCOM
USJFCOMSOCJFCOM
EUCOMSOCEUR
EUCOMSOCEUR
PACOMSOCPAC
PACOMSOCPAC
CENTCOMSOCCENT
CENTCOMSOCCENT
CJCSCJCS
COMBATANT COMMAND POLICY GUIDANCE OVERSIGHT
PROVIDES FORCES AND ASSISTS
USSOCOM COMPONENTS
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SOCOM Component SOCOM Component ComparisonComparison
MARSOCUS Marines• Marine Special Ops Bns (MSOB)
• Foreign Military Training Units (FMTU)
• Marine Spec Ops Support Group (MSOSG)
• Marine Special Operations School (MSOS)
AFSOCUS Air Force• Spec Ops Wing (SOW)• Spec Tactics Squadrons (STS)
NAVSPECWARUS Navy• SEALs• Special Boat Unit (SBU)
USASOCUS Army • Spec Ops Aviation units• Psychological Ops• Special Forces• Civil Affairs• Rangers
12,500(26%)12,500(26%)
7,200(15%)7,200(15%)
25,600(54%)25,600(54%)
2515(5%)2515(5%)
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SOF Core TasksSOF Core Tasks
1. Counter-proliferation of Weapons of MassDestruction (CM)
2. Counterterrorism (CT)
3. Special Reconnaissance (SR)
4. Direct Action (DA)
5. Unconventional Warfare (UW)
6. Foreign Internal Defense (FID)
7. Civil Affairs Operations (CA)
8. Information and Psychological Operations (IO, PO)
9. Synchronize DoD Efforts in the GWOT
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MARSOC Mission StatementMARSOC 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.
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Commander’s IntentCommander’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
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Commander’s EndstateCommander’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
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MARSOC Core TasksMARSOC Core Tasks
1. Direct Action (DA)
2. Special Reconnaissance (SR)
3. Foreign Internal Defense (FID)
4. Counterterrorism (CT)
5. Information Operations (IO)
6. Unconventional Warfare (UW)
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MARSOC ComponentsMARSOC 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
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Wire Diagram
East CoastCamp Lejeune, NC
West CoastCamp Pendleton, CA
MARSOC2515
MSOS32
166
MSOB
189
665
U.S Marine Corps Forces U.S Marine Corps Forces Special Operations CommandSpecial Operations Command
U.S Marine Corps Forces U.S Marine Corps Forces Special Operations CommandSpecial Operations Command
MSOB159
644
Fires Cont Plt
Sec Plt (K-9)
Comm Plt
CI/HUMINT Plt
SIGINT Plt
Analysis Plt
Tm 1 - 12
Tm 12 - 24
MSOSG409
31
FMTU435
143
178
Supt Det94Maj
SMTB
SOBU
67LtCol
SMTB
SOBU
67LtCol
MSOC (x4)97Maj
MSOC (x5)97Maj
Supt Co89LtCol
Intel Co99LtCol
HQ/Log Co114LtCol
Co A18LtCol
Team (x12)11Maj
Co B18LtCol
Team (x12)11Maj
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FMTU OverviewFMTU 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
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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.
FMTU Mission StatementFMTU Mission Statement
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FMTU Core TasksFMTU Core Tasks
1. Foreign Internal Defense (FID)
2. Unconventional Warfare (UW)
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FMTU OrganizationFMTU Organization
HEADQUARTERS15/115/3/3
COMPANY B28/108/1/13
COMPANY A28/108/1/13
TEAM 12/8/0/1
TEAM 132/8/0/1
12 Teams/Co
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FMTU Team CapabilitiesFMTU 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.
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FMTU Team CompositionFMTU Team Composition
Maj-Cmdr Capt-Team Ldr 0369Team Sergeant
0311 03110311 0331 0341 0351
0621Communicator
Corpsman
Note: Trainers will provide full spectrum of weapons expertise
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FMTU Capability TimelineFMTU Capability Timeline
• 1st/2nd Quarter FY06 - 2 teams capable of deployment
• 3rd Quarter FY06 - 3 teams capable of deployment
• 4th Quarter FY06 - 6 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
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MSOB OverviewMSOB Overview
Provide command and control, and basic staff functions for MSOCs. Can battle roster to augment a JSOTF and are deployable commands.
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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.
MSOB Mission StatementMSOB Mission Statement
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MSOB Core TasksMSOB Core Tasks
1. Direct Action (DA)
2. Special Reconnaissance (SR)
3. Foreign Internal Defense (FID)
4. Counterterrorism (CT)
5. Information Operations (IO)
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4 X MSOC (Maj)
5 X MSOC (Maj)
2ND Marine Special
Operations Bn
MSOB OrganizationMSOB Organization
SOSGDet-W(Maj)
1ST Marine Special
Operations Bn
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MSOC OverviewMSOC 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.
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MSOC Core TasksMSOC Core Tasks
1. Special Reconnaissance (SR)
2. Direct Action (DA)
3. Counter Terrorism (CT)
4. Foreign Internal Defense (FID) w/out language skills
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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
A SQD 0/13/1
Squad Leader
Fire Team X3 (12)
Corpsman
B SQD 0/13/1
Squad Leader
Fire Team X3 (12)
Corpsman
B SQD 0/13/1
Squad Leader
Fire Team X3 (12)
Corpsman
ENABLERS 1/19/0
Riggers (2)
EOD (2)
FCT (3)
DST (12)
Boat Mech (1)
ENABLERS 1/19/0
Riggers (2)
EOD (2)
FCT (3)
DST (12)
Boat Mech (1)
DASR PLT HQ 1/5/1
Platoon Commander
Platoon Sergeant
Radio Chief
SARC IDC
Data Network Operator
SATCOM Operator
Special Equip NCO
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
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
TEAMS 1,3,5,7 0/16/4
Team Leader
Asst Team Leader
Radio Operator
Recon Scout
SARC Corpsman
MSOC Task OrganizationMSOC Task Organization5/83/95/83/9
TEAMS 2,4,6,8 0/20/0
Team Leader
Asst Team Leader
Radio Operator
Recon Scout
Recon Scout
TEAMS 2,4,6,8 0/20/0
Team Leader
Asst Team Leader
Radio Operator
Recon Scout
Recon Scout
MSOC HQ 3/4/1
MSOC Cmdr
XO
SNCOIC/Ops Chief
Radio Chief
Air Officer
SARC HMC
Data Network Operator
Radio Operator
MSOC HQ 3/4/1
MSOC Cmdr
XO
SNCOIC/Ops Chief
Radio Chief
Air Officer
SARC HMC
Data Network Operator
Radio Operator
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MSOB/MSOC TimelineMSOB/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
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MSOS OverviewMSOS 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
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MSOS ComponentsMSOS Components
2ND
SMTB
Marine Special Operations
School (MSOS)
Special Missions Training Branch(West Coast)
Special Missions Training Branch(East Coast)
SOBU SOBU
1ST
SMTB
Special Operations Boat Unit Special Operations Boat Unit
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• 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
MSOSG OverviewMSOSG Overview
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US Marine Corps Special Operations Support Group (MSOSG) provides specific support capabilities for worldwide special operations missions as directed by MARSOC.
MSOSG Mission StatementMSOSG Mission Statement
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MSOSG CapabilitiesMSOSG Capabilities
• Support SOF operations internal and external to the MARSOC as part of a larger force.
• Can deploy tailorable & scalable detachments as directed.
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MSOSG ComponentMSOSG Component
MSOSG
31
Fires Cont Plt
Sec Plt (K-9)
Comm Plt
Supt Co89
CI/HUMINT Plt
SIGINT Plt
Analysis Plt
Intel Co99
Supply
Maintenance
Motor Transport
HQ&Log Co114
Gen Engineering
Health Services
Services
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Dec 06 May 07 Dec 07 May 08 Dec 08
Mar 07 Sep 07 Mar 08 Sep 08
EndFY 08
EAST COASTCamp Lejeune, NC
MSOC K FOC
MSOC K FOC
MSOC H FOC
MSOC H FOC
MSOC G FOC
MSOC G FOC
MSOSG FOC
MSOSG FOC
1st MSOB FOC
1st MSOB FOC
2d MSOB FOC
2d MSOB FOC
MSOC F FOC
MSOC F FOC
MSOC B FOC
MSOC B FOC
MSOC C FOC
MSOC C FOC
MARSOCFOC
MSOC A FOC
MSOC A FOC
MSOC D FOC
MSOC D FOC
May 06
MSOC F CHOPs to 26th MEU
MSOC F CHOPs to 26th MEU
MSOC A CHOPs to 13th MEU
MSOC A CHOPs to 13th MEU
Sep 06
FMTUCompany A
FMTUCompany A
FMTUCompany B
FMTUCompany B
WEST COASTCamp Pendleton, CA
Apr 06
MARSOC Build PlanMARSOC Build Plan
MSOC I FOC
MSOC I FOC
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• 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)
MARSOC Way AheadMARSOC Way Ahead
MWH
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