Description
The Marine Raider is a US Marine who is trained to execute missions within the following special operations core activities assigned by USSOCOM: direct action (DA), special reconnaissance (SR), countering weapons of mass destruction (CWMD), counterterrorism (CT), unconventional warfare (UW), foreign internal defense (FID), security force assistance (SFA), and counterinsurgency (COIN). The Marine Raider is capable of being independently employed or rapidly integrated within the joint force. As part of a command team within the O4 level and above, the MGySgt or MSgt Marine Raider is in designated billets as the Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Advisor (SOFSEA). The MGySgt Marine Raider can also serve as a Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) in designated combined, joint, and SOF billets (examples combined joint special operations task force (CJSOTF), special operations task force (SOTF), and theater special operations command (TSOC).
Core Skills
- special reconnaissance and surveillance
- tactical communications and networking
- intelligence collection and reporting
- mission planning and execution
- small unit leadership and team coordination
- operating in joint and interagency environments
- risk assessment and mitigation
- use of secure and encrypted communications
- report writing and debriefing
- problem solving in austere environments
- training and advising partner forces
- situational awareness and threat analysis
Common Certifications
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Personal Protection Specialist/Executive Protection Certification
- Firearms Instructor Certification
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- FEMA Emergency Management Certifications (ICS 100/200/700/800)
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) or EMT
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- PRIVATE SECURITY
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
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Data sourced from official Marine Corps publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.