MCWP 3-05 governs Marine Corps special operations, including MARFORSOC roles, capabilities, organization, and core activities.
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It covers special operations fundamentals, Marine special operations forces, and Marine Forces Special Operations Command organization. It includes strategic shaping, reconnaissance operations, and the amphibious ready group-Marine expeditionary unit special operations force liaison element.
Applies to: This publication is intended for officers, enlisted, civil service employees and other personnel involved with the planning, execution, or support of special operations.
Marine Corps Warfighting Publication (MCWP) 3-05, Marine Corps Special Operations, describes the roles and responsibilities of Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARFORSOC) and the relationship the Marine Corps has with United States Special Operations Command.
Marine Forces Special Operations Command can provide an array of MARFORSOC element deployment options that support the joint force through strategic shaping and reconnaissance as the operating environment and threat continue to evolve.