Description
Our mission is to recruit, train, sustain, and deploy scalable, expeditionary forces worldwide to accomplish special operations missions assigned by U.S. Special Operations Command
Pathway to MOS 0370 and 0372
Each candidate seeking to fill the 0370 or 0372 Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) must complete the following steps.
Step 1: School of Infantry
The School of Infantry (SOI) establishes the operational foundation for prospective Critical Skills Operators. Candidates learn how SOC communicates, moves, and works as a team.
Step 2: Assessment and Selection
Assessment and Selection (A&S) measures whether candidates can apply what they have learned under pressure.
Candidates are evaluated on:
Judgment Communication Discipline Teamwork Step 3: Individual Training Course
The Individual Training Course (ITC) prepares selected candidates for the advanced responsibilities of serving in a Marine Special Operations Team (MSOT).
Step 4: Graduation and Integration
Upon graduation, candidates state their preferences and move into available positions based on:
Performance Suitability Command needs Team availability Assignment to an MSOT
Joining the unit is contingent upon successful completion of each course listed above.
Acceptance into a Marine Special Operations Team (MSOT) is by invitation only and is determined by MSOT members and command staff.