Marine Special Operations Company South

MSOC in the Marine Corps refers to a Marine Special Operations Company, which is a subordinate unit within a Marine Special Operations Battalion (MSOB). These companies are part of Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC). MSOCs are comprised of specialized teams (MSOTs) and are equipped to conduct a variety of special operations missions, including direct action, special reconnaissance, and foreign internal defense.

MARSOC: Marine Forces Special Operations Command is the Marine Corps' component of the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).
MSOB: A Marine Special Operations Battalion is composed of several MSOCs and a Headquarters Company.
MSOC: Each Marine Special Operations Company (MSOC) is led by a Marine Major and is capable of deploying task-organized expeditionary Special Operations Forces.
MSOT: Marine Special Operations Teams (MSOTs) are smaller units within an MSOC, composed of specialized Marines with skills in areas like intelligence, fire support, and equipment support.
Capabilities: MSOCs are trained and equipped to perform a wide range of special operations missions, including direct action, special reconnaissance, foreign internal defense, and support to unconventional warfare.
Training: MSOCs participate in exercises like RAVEN to validate their proficiency in all skill sets required for deployment.
Deployment: MSOCs are deployed worldwide to support geographic combatant commanders with special operations capabilities.