CHAPTER 1. SPECIAL OPERATIONS FUNDAMENTALS Marine Special Operations Forces (SOF) conduct the full range of assigned special operations in any environment, focusing on sustainable expeditionary special operations that support the combatant commanders. Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARFORSOC) special operations are unique among SOF components. The MARFORSOC executes these operations with a reinforced company consisting of multidiscipline intelligence, communications, logistics, joint terminal attack controller (JTAC), multi-purpose canine (MPC), and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) support, intelligent robotics, and autonomous systems, as well as other organic combat service support (CSS). United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has identified five "SOF truths" as common themes that apply to the SOF community.
DesignationMCWP 3-05
EditionJan 2025
StatusActive
Pages64
FunctionSmall Unit Tactics
CollectionCurrent Doctrine
Approved for Public Release. Marine Corps Special Operations PCN 143 000178 01 MCWP 3-05 U.S. Marine Corps A no-cost cop