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USMC Budget cuts: Axing units in Recon and MARSOC
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...stealing those last 2 lines!
I hope Recon will not lower standards. I think with the reduction in Companies you'll see it get more competitive. My buddy in Force tells me about what there doing as of late. It sounds pretty bad ass. Force is definitely getting back to the good old stuff but with a modern flavor.
Well it seems that cut backs to MARSOC wont be that small and will not involve just the enabler side of the house. Same source, here, latest info:
"MARSOC was set to grow by 1,100 personnel by 2014, with enough elite critical skills operators and support personnel — called special operations capabilities specialists — to form 48 teams. However, in Amos’ report to the House Armed Services Committee, a 30-page document submitted ahead of Thursday’s hearing, he says MARSOC now is authorized to grow by just 821. The planned number of spec-op teams also has dropped from 48 to 32, according to the document, which was obtained by Marine Corps Times ahead of Amos’ testimony.
Amid plans to restructure the force and downsize, MARSOC and Marine Corps Forces Cyber Command have been two areas slated for growth in coming years".
Checked the actual testimony on line and it says that MARSOC will provide 32 MSOTs in FY 2013:
"MARSOC will provide a total of 32 employable Marine Special Operations Teams in FY13 while establishing the staff of the Marine Special Operations School, maintaining a targeted dwell ratio and continuing creation of a robust language capability. Based on our Force Structure Review of last year and a programmed end strength of 182,100 Marines, I have authorized an increase of 821 Marines in MARSOC".
So the cut back is in the range of 25% against projected growth, but the 32 teams total mentioned by MC Times, might not be correct, if there is further growth in 2014-15.
"MARSOC was set to grow by 1,100 personnel by 2014, with enough elite critical skills operators and support personnel — called special operations capabilities specialists — to form 48 teams. However, in Amos’ report to the House Armed Services Committee, a 30-page document submitted ahead of Thursday’s hearing, he says MARSOC now is authorized to grow by just 821. The planned number of spec-op teams also has dropped from 48 to 32, according to the document, which was obtained by Marine Corps Times ahead of Amos’ testimony.
Amid plans to restructure the force and downsize, MARSOC and Marine Corps Forces Cyber Command have been two areas slated for growth in coming years".
Checked the actual testimony on line and it says that MARSOC will provide 32 MSOTs in FY 2013:
"MARSOC will provide a total of 32 employable Marine Special Operations Teams in FY13 while establishing the staff of the Marine Special Operations School, maintaining a targeted dwell ratio and continuing creation of a robust language capability. Based on our Force Structure Review of last year and a programmed end strength of 182,100 Marines, I have authorized an increase of 821 Marines in MARSOC".
So the cut back is in the range of 25% against projected growth, but the 32 teams total mentioned by MC Times, might not be correct, if there is further growth in 2014-15.
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MARSOC is growing, period. the reality is every day, week, month, year will be new and changing. Something that was said 3 months ago in regards to MARSOC may be kaput tomorrow. MARSOC will grow and will the missions. to what extent is still to be seen... pending Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Philippines, HOA etc...
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Holy shit, he's back... Now claiming to be from TN!!! 
Holy shit, he's back... Now claiming to be from TN!!!
Do we know this guy?
Negative, Sir. Thinking it might be our good buddy Kyle. 
Stupid double post...
Negative, Sir. Thinking it might have been our buddy Kyle.
:) Could be, but I've been trying to screen things a little closer before we allow new members. We'll give this guy the benefit of the doubt for now.
sunnysun
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Shure I'll review the posting rules I agreed two. Thank's guy's for directing me in the proper direction,after I thought about it, my posting was kinda cryptic. appologies if anyone was offended by negitive content !Could be, but I've been trying to screen things a little closer before we allow new members. We'll give this guy the benefit of the doubt for now.
sunnysun
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Hello. I am new to the board, glad to find such a resource as this cummunity here. My military expirence was USMC as a 92day reservist/officer candidate. I am in the process of completing my education, hence graduate degree; with the career goal of employment as a civilian in a support role to JSOC group's. The USMC will alway's be dear to my heart,from my expirence with them Oo-rah.
sunnysun
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sunny, I don't think you possess the maturity, interpersonal skills, ability to follow instructions, or sufficient mastery of the English language to be a meaningful contributor here. There are many other SOF-themed websites that might be more your speed.
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