Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) was established in 2006, and the unit's critical skills operators were officially designated "Raiders" in 2015 — a tribute to and extension of the legacy of the Marine Raider battalions of WWII. #marsoc | Coffee or Die

When MARSOC was established, the transition from Force Recon and Infantry to Special Operations wasn't without friction. In this clip, a former Marine shares the challenges of being accepted by SOCOM, the Marine Corps, and even Recon itself. The journey of carving out a new identity within the special forces community is a story of perseverance and pride. 💪 #MARSOC #SpecialOperations #MilitaryCulture #ForceRecon #MarineCorps #SOCOM #SpecialForces #MilitaryTransition #CulturalShift #Perseverance

As part of the United States Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), Marine Raiders utilize All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) to transport equipment over long distances, extending the reach of their operation. Raiders are responsible for executing complex, strategic missions to support the Corps’ larger purpose of winning our Nation’s battles. | Marine Corps Recruiting