United States Marine Forces Special Operations Command
| Marine Forces Special Operations Command | |
|---|---|
Seal of the Marine Special Operations Command | |
| Active | 24 February 2006 – present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Type | Special Operations |
| Size | 3,195 positions authorized:
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| Part of | U.S. Special Operations Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Camp Lejeune, North Carolina |
| Motto(s) | "Spiritus Invictus" |
| Anniversaries | 24 February 2006 |
| Engagements | War on Terror |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | MajGen Peter D. Huntley |
| Notable commanders | see List of commanders |
United States Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) is a component command of the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) that comprises the Marine Corps' contribution to SOCOM, originating from Marine Force Recon (FORECON). Its core capabilities are direct action, special reconnaissance and foreign internal defense. MARSOC has also been directed to conduct counter-terrorism and information operations.