11 Most Elite Military Special Forces Branches in the US

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7. MARSOC – U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command

MARSOC stands for the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command. It is under the umbrella of Special Operations Command or SOCOM. There are several U.S. Marine Corps special operations elements that are covered by MARSOC. Under the umbrella of MARSOC are the Marine Raider Regiment, the Marine Raider Support Group, and Marine Special Operations School. Their notable operation is Operation Enduring Freedom.

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