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MARSOC0211 · 06-15-2009, 04:10

Disclaimer- I love my Marines, and yes, we are very good at what we do.

1. Let's get one thing straight: we are Marines, not SF. Our specific lineage is amphibious recon. (the fact that we are not SF is drilled into us on a daily basis, as “no Marine is special”.)

2. With the previous being a postulate, is MARSOC, or the MC ready to conduct SOF mission sets? With the exception of one, maybe two, (SR & DA), the answer is NO.

3. We have a plethora of learning points to study from the experts (ODAs). We have begun a program to glean this experience, but it will take much longer than the allocated two to three weeks of interaction with the Groups.

4. Until SOCOM dictates and appoints the CG and BCs of MARSOC (vice the Commandant of the MC), we will maintain a conventional mindset and mentality; thus, continuing to act like a conventional unit in an asymetric conflict.

5. Point blank, due to our general mentality and leadership, we have shown our asses on multiple occasions. We refuse to conform and reject the basics IOT "prove" that we are ready for the big leagues. Yet, we have not mastered the basics and have a headshed that believes in a five year revolving door for all in MARSOC. This policy will never allow for a proficient MARSOF element. All this does is perpetuate our current problem. Our over zealous nature has presented a conundrum for SOCOM (and SF, since we all get lumped in together). I just hope our SNAFUs/TARFUs don't effect the already tough mission levied out to the ODAs in country.

I am not one to air personal dirty laundry, but this subject has been eating at me for the past two and a half years... Rant over

BTW, I am writing this on a Wii since my computer died on me. Sorry, there is not a spell check option, and I am sure I misspelled a few words. I'll take the ass chewing from TS & TR

06-15-2009, 04:10	#2
MARSOC0211 Auxiliary Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Okinawa Japan Posts: 74	OK Disclaimer- I love my Marines, and yes, we are very good at what we do. 1. Let's get one thing straight: we are Marines, not SF. Our specific lineage is amphibious recon. (the fact that we are not SF is drilled into us on a daily basis, as “no Marine is special”.) 2. With the previous being a postulate, is MARSOC, or the MC ready to conduct SOF mission sets? With the exception of one, maybe two, (SR & DA), the answer is NO. 3. We have a plethora of learning points to study from the experts (ODAs). We have begun a program to glean this experience, but it will take much longer than the allocated two to three weeks of interaction with the Groups. 4. Until SOCOM dictates and appoints the CG and BCs of MARSOC (vice the Commandant of the MC), we will maintain a conventional mindset and mentality; thus, continuing to act like a conventional unit in an asymetric conflict. 5. Point blank, due to our general mentality and leadership, we have shown our asses on multiple occasions. We refuse to conform and reject the basics IOT "prove" that we are ready for the big leagues. Yet, we have not mastered the basics and have a headshed that believes in a five year revolving door for all in MARSOC. This policy will never allow for a proficient MARSOF element. All this does is perpetuate our current problem. Our over zealous nature has presented a conundrum for SOCOM (and SF, since we all get lumped in together). I just hope our SNAFUs/TARFUs don't effect the already tough mission levied out to the ODAs in country. I am not one to air personal dirty laundry, but this subject has been eating at me for the past two and a half years... Rant over BTW, I am writing this on a Wii since my computer died on me. Sorry, there is not a spell check option, and I am sure I misspelled a few words. I'll take the ass chewing from TS & TR __________________ Sometimes your best isn't good enough. Then you just do what is required to get the job done - HS Wrestling Coach Things are never as bad as they say they're going to be, until they are, then they're way f'n worse. Last edited by MARSOC0211; 06-15-2009 at 04:22.
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