US Special Forces Marine Corps
Paying great attention to the development of special operations forces, the US command came to the conclusion that it was necessary to form a command of special operations of the US Marine Corps. This is the youngest special operations command. It was created just four years ago. In our article we will tell about stories its creation, tasks, personnel training and staff changes that have occurred recently.
The United States Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) command is one of the components of the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM).
The creation of the command was announced by US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld on October 28 of the year 2005. MARSOC officially launched its 2 functions on February 2006, at a ceremony in Camp Legend, North Carolina.
The potential involvement of the US Marine Corps in the command of special operations has been the subject of controversy since the creation of this command line in 1986. At that time, the corps command believed that it would be better if the elite force corps of the marine corps would remain in the command structure of the air-ground target forces of the marines. It was believed that the separation of the elite units of the Marine Corps from the corps would harm the whole corps.
Since 11 September 2001, the situation has changed due to the global war on terrorism declared by Donald Rumsfeld. This decision forced the command of the Marine Corps to take steps towards integration with the command of special operations. The creation of the marine special operations command was preceded by the most notable step in this direction - the creation of the marine corps special operations command detachment one (Det 1). This was a pilot program whose goal was to identify the possibility of integrating parts of the marines into the command of special operations. This unit was part of the first squadron of a special war at sea. The detachment was commanded by Colonel Robert J. Coates, who was the commander of the force reconnaissance 1 company. The detachment consisted of four sections:
- sections of the intelligence number of 30 people;
- operational intelligence unit numbering 29 people, which, in turn, consisted of management (2 person), radio intelligence team (9 person), analytical intelligence team (6 person) and multi-functional team (12 person);
- fire section numbering 7 people;
- squad headquarters.
There were a total of 85 people in the unit.
The squadron existed from 19 on June 2003 until 2006, when it was disbanded, and its successor was the command of special operations of the marines.
The formation of the 1 squad was the beginning of a reorganization aimed at creating the command of the SOM. Initially, its goal was to balance the capabilities of the special operations forces of the Marine Corps, as well as to improve the balance between the operators and the units supporting the command of the special operations of the Marine Corps in solving problems of direct and indirect action. The reorganization showed that special operations could be carried out by special operations forces without the participation of the main corps forces. It was aimed at enhancing the capabilities of combat support services in the command of special operations of the marines. As a result of the reorganization, the staffing structure of the operational units of the special forces of the marines, which were called the marine special operations team (MSOT), was unified.
Restructuring should increase the ability of the command to perform the tasks assigned to it.
The command is intended to be carried out by the subordinate units by direct actions, by conducting special intelligence, by actions to organize the defense of foreign states, counter-terrorist operations, information operations, and non-traditional (guerrilla) war.
Organization
The total number of personnel of the units included in the command is approximately 2500 people. The command was led by Major General Denis Heilik, who is deputy commander of the first expeditionary forces of the marines. Command is stationed at Camp Legend.
The command structure organizationally includes the following units:
- The Marine Special Operations Advisor Group (MSOAG). The location is Camp Lezhyun, the number is about 400 people. The group is designed to train the personnel of foreign countries and should reduce the burden in solving the tasks assigned to the special forces units of the ground forces;
- Two marine special operations battalions (MSOBs). One is stationed at Camp Lehjun, and the second is at Camp Pendleton, California. Their task is to carry out expeditionary special operations that solve the tasks of direct action, special intelligence and the organization of defense of foreign states. Consideration is given to expanding the range of tasks solved by battalions, among which information operations, the fight against terrorism and the organization and conduct of non-traditional (partisan) war may appear. The battalion consists of a 4 – 5 mouth of special marines operations. The established category of company commander is a major. Special operations companies are still associated with the expeditionary units of the marines on the coast, acting independently, but not separately from them. The bulk of the battalion personnel was originally recruited from force reconnaissance marines units. The company consists of several special operations teams of the marines. Each team has 14 people. The staff category of the team commander is captain;
- The marine special operations support group (MSOSG). It is stationed at Camp Lejune. The group consists of control, reconnaissance and logistic units. The task of the group, in accordance with the name, is the implementation of support for command units during special operations. The group has about 400 people;
- The marine special operations school (MSOS). It is also located at Camp Lejan. Its tasks include the recruitment of recruits, their selection and training, evaluation, and the development of personnel for the command of special operations of the marines.
Restructuring of two divisions from MSOAG
11 May 2009, the Marston Pavilion at Camp Legeune was full of people. The ceremony was dedicated to an important event: companies "A" and "B" from the group of military advisors of the US Marine Special Forces Command (MSOAG) were renamed the 3 and 4 battalions of the US Marine Special Operations.
This transformation expanded the capabilities of the command of special operations and allowed to bring to a single structure all four battalions that are part of the command. Companies A and B were responsible for training and deploying teams to assist foreign armed forces in their training, as well as assisting military advisers to support the allies of the Americans in the fight against local extremists. Company A was formed in March 2006 of the year and is intended to operate in Africa and Europe, while Company B, formed in April of 2007, was aimed at areas in the Pacific and South America. In connection with the reorganization, the structure and name changed, but the purpose of the divisions remained the same.
After the ceremony, Lt. Col. Christian Naysvorner transferred command of the 3 Battalion to Lt. Col. Matthew Trollinger. Weisvorner commanded the military training unit of foreign groups from May 2005, which was later renamed MSOAG. A little later he headed the company "A". As the commander of Company A, he developed standard operational procedures for deploying special operational teams of marines around the world to wage a global war on terrorism.
Marines Base Camp Legeune
50 Marines after completing the course of individual training received the full right to be called the operators of the command of special operations of the Marine Corps.
Marines undergo an individual training course after the evaluation and selection stage. This course is designed to assist marines in conducting special operations during the global war on terror.
MARSOC began developing a course program shortly after the 24 in February of 2006, the United States Marine Corps joined the US special operations command. The course began to be developed following the directive of the Secretary of Defense, which contained general recommendations for the US Special Operations Command and the Marine Corps in November 2005 on the creation of the Special Operations Command of the Marine Corps as a structural component of the US special operations command.
The Secretary of Defense then said: “I would like the special operations command in the United States to be in all 4 types of the armed forces, and not just in three of them.”
“The result of passing the course depends not only on the experience of special operations, but also on the personal qualities of the candidate, the strength of his character and the spirit of the special forces,” said Joseph Marello, commander of the marines special operations school.
The course began on October 6 2008 of the year and lasted 7 months. While completing the course, all the skills and knowledge necessary for conducting special operations are developed. Candidates learn to carry out direct impact operations, conduct combat in direct contact with the enemy, conduct special reconnaissance, assist allies, carry out fire support, provide first aid to the wounded, wage guerrilla war, survive in difficult environmental conditions, must know the rules of behavior in captivity and escape from captivity and also be able to use weapon ground forces and apply infantry tactics.
The special training course for marines of special operations units consists of 140 physical training hours, 634 classroom hours, 1365 field and practical hours, during which students overcome 114 miles during the marches and as part of a patrol.
According to Marello, marines who have successfully completed an individual training course will be recruited as instructors and will begin to train new special forces and improve the existing training program.
Mountain training
In accordance with the further development of the curriculum, the name of which literally translates as “deployment for training” (deployment for training - DFT), the soldiers of the 2 battalion of special operations of the marines make a trip to the combat training center in the mountains, which is located in Bridgeport, California, for training the program of mountain training, patrolling in the mountainous terrain, exercises on orientation, as well as the use of pack animals in the mountains.
The first days of classes are held in the classroom. The instructors of the center conduct a large number of theoretical classes with the personnel of the company. Students learn the safety rules for actions in the mountains, medical training, weather and natural phenomena in the mountains, patrolling during the cold season, choosing and laying a route in the mountains, daily rules of behavior in the mountain camp, and the procedure for evacuating people in the mountains.
The camp staff conducts classes on the organization of communications and the use of communications in the mountains, as well as on the use of vehicles to support small groups. On the third day of training, the personnel of the company is divided into training groups, while the management of the company is a separate training group. The group commanders are seated in a classroom with maps and navigation devices and devices for plotting the route of movement of their team for the day. In this case, all teams must pass a certain number of routes of a given length and complexity. The most difficult routes to overcome teams special operations of the Marines. This is due to the need to increase the level of their training in orienteering in the mountains.
The groups leave the camp early in the morning and move around the area surrounded by mountains on all sides. Periodically they stop and for training purposes they determine the point of their standing at the moment on the map. Routes of special operations teams pass at a height greater than 3000 meters above sea level.
The next day, the personnel of the company in the classroom is trained in the use of pack animals in the mountains. Here, students receive basic knowledge of the health of mules, the rules of care and safety when handling animals, as well as the rules for preparing animals for the placement of cargo packs on them. “The mules used by us at the training center are much stronger and healthier than those found in Afghanistan. Our mules are almost perfectly adapted for transporting heavy loads in difficult mountain conditions, ”says Sergeant Chad Gilles, instructor at the training center. The instructor sets the students various training tasks for packing goods and preparing them for placement on the animal. At the same time for the preparation of each type of cargo has its own technique of packing and placing a pack on the back of the animal. Mules are stubborn, but they can climb mountains almost everywhere where a marine can pass, lifting a rather large load. Students also learn to care for animals both on a halt and during a long march in the mountains.
Upon completion of the training course, the company’s personnel gain a broader idea of how to overcome steep climbs in the mountains, in harsh conditions and in cold weather. This should help them to solve complex problems in Afghanistan.
Parachute training
To improve their practical skills, the 2 th battalion of special operations of the marines 3 of April passed a parachute training program in Nevada, which included the usual parachute training program and a parachute jump program.
The first day of training in the Nevada command of the special operations of the marines is dedicated to honing the possibilities of withdrawing the group to the rear of the enemy by parachuting and delaying the opening of the parachute. Members of the team of military parachutists before parachuting early in the morning line up along the starting line to prepare their multifunctional parachute systems for the jump. Exercises include both making ordinary parachute jumps and making long parachute jumps with weapons and equipment. The main difference in these jumps is the height of leaving the aircraft or helicopter, the method of separation and the time of the parachute opening. When making ordinary jumps, the parachute opens forcibly and immediately after separation from the aircraft or helicopter. When making jumps with a delay of disclosure, the parachutist after separation freely falls to a predetermined height and only then opens the parachute.
The knowledge and skills gained in these classes are very important for the special forces of the marines in order to successfully complete tasks of varying degrees of complexity. To make parachute jumps, landing sites were specially chosen, which are largely similar to those in Afghanistan and where MARSOC units can be used in the near future.
After parachuting in different weather conditions, from different heights, as well as at different times of the day, the parachute training program ends. The training course provides marines and seamen of the company with the sustained knowledge and skills necessary to perform airborne operations, understanding the influence of the terrain, weather and landing time on the success of the operation.
In the middle of the training course, the commanders of the special operations units of the 2nd battalion receive the necessary knowledge and skills in guiding aviation in battle or to defeat an object. Each team makes long transitions, taking with them instruments to determine the direction and strength of the wind.
Field exercises
The field exercises of marines and sailors are based on the fact that it is really necessary to be able to be a soldier in battle. The personnel of the teams must learn to act as part of the unit in the study, search and destruction of the object. On the way to the object, the fighters will have to overcome many obstacles: rugged terrain, enemy ambushes and mine-explosive obstacles. The exercise scenario is developed by the company command, and armed civilian professionals play the role of the enemy. This is necessary so that marines and sailors can fully immerse themselves in the created “combat” situation.
The exercises allow special operations teams of the marines to experience and improve standard actions for successfully overcoming unforeseen situations.
During field exercises, teams have the opportunity to work out targeting various aircraft from the aircraft carrier group, which also train in Nevada. Such joint exercises add realism and allow aircraft manufacturers who are part of teams to work out actions to evacuate the team and practically use special equipment. They also help the crew to work out and see for themselves the effectiveness of the air support. The terrain and natural conditions of the Nevada desert are similar to Afghanistan.
When the course of field training is completed, the staff of the teams writes a report on the work done. This allows teams to evaluate the quality of exercises and exercises and their actions in various situations. For fighters, it is important to analyze their own and group presentations before and after the course.
First application
The personnel of the special operations command of the marines are preparing the counter-terrorism unit of the Dominican Republic. In March, 2009, the American and Dominican anti-terror special forces took part in a joint exercise, which is conducted as part of the training program of the southern command of the special operations “Fused response”. The purpose of the exercise is to improve the interaction of the special divisions of these countries during special operations against terrorists and drug traffickers.
Before the start of the exercise, the US Marines from the command of the special operations spent several months in the Dominican Republic teaching various tactical methods to their wards, practicing a large number of scenarios for the development of the special operation. During training, various methods of penetrating the object where the terrorists are located, including landing from a helicopter directly to the roof of the building, were tested.
The American instructors make very high and strict requirements to their wards, constantly forcing them to perfect the elements of the object being captured.
In the classroom used various methods and devices for training. For example, imitation ammunition and ammunition, leaving a trail of color on uniforms when hit. The instructors achieve from the students sustainable skills in counter-terrorism operations at the level of muscle memory, repeating the same technique many times and bringing it to automatism.
16 March 2009, the leadership of the southern command and the regional command of special operations congratulated the participants of the exercise with its successful completion. However, the study did not end there. As one of the officers of the Dominican special forces said: “There are constant threats. Moreover, new ones appear daily. Therefore, we, as the best special unit in the country, must be prepared to combat these threats from terrorists and drug dealers. I am sure that these trainings will allow us to successfully cope with them. ”
The United States Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) command is one of the components of the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM).
The creation of the command was announced by US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld on October 28 of the year 2005. MARSOC officially launched its 2 functions on February 2006, at a ceremony in Camp Legend, North Carolina.
The potential involvement of the US Marine Corps in the command of special operations has been the subject of controversy since the creation of this command line in 1986. At that time, the corps command believed that it would be better if the elite force corps of the marine corps would remain in the command structure of the air-ground target forces of the marines. It was believed that the separation of the elite units of the Marine Corps from the corps would harm the whole corps.
Since 11 September 2001, the situation has changed due to the global war on terrorism declared by Donald Rumsfeld. This decision forced the command of the Marine Corps to take steps towards integration with the command of special operations. The creation of the marine special operations command was preceded by the most notable step in this direction - the creation of the marine corps special operations command detachment one (Det 1). This was a pilot program whose goal was to identify the possibility of integrating parts of the marines into the command of special operations. This unit was part of the first squadron of a special war at sea. The detachment was commanded by Colonel Robert J. Coates, who was the commander of the force reconnaissance 1 company. The detachment consisted of four sections:
- sections of the intelligence number of 30 people;
- operational intelligence unit numbering 29 people, which, in turn, consisted of management (2 person), radio intelligence team (9 person), analytical intelligence team (6 person) and multi-functional team (12 person);
- fire section numbering 7 people;
- squad headquarters.
There were a total of 85 people in the unit.
The squadron existed from 19 on June 2003 until 2006, when it was disbanded, and its successor was the command of special operations of the marines.
The formation of the 1 squad was the beginning of a reorganization aimed at creating the command of the SOM. Initially, its goal was to balance the capabilities of the special operations forces of the Marine Corps, as well as to improve the balance between the operators and the units supporting the command of the special operations of the Marine Corps in solving problems of direct and indirect action. The reorganization showed that special operations could be carried out by special operations forces without the participation of the main corps forces. It was aimed at enhancing the capabilities of combat support services in the command of special operations of the marines. As a result of the reorganization, the staffing structure of the operational units of the special forces of the marines, which were called the marine special operations team (MSOT), was unified.
Restructuring should increase the ability of the command to perform the tasks assigned to it.
The command is intended to be carried out by the subordinate units by direct actions, by conducting special intelligence, by actions to organize the defense of foreign states, counter-terrorist operations, information operations, and non-traditional (guerrilla) war.
Organization
The total number of personnel of the units included in the command is approximately 2500 people. The command was led by Major General Denis Heilik, who is deputy commander of the first expeditionary forces of the marines. Command is stationed at Camp Legend.
The command structure organizationally includes the following units:
- The Marine Special Operations Advisor Group (MSOAG). The location is Camp Lezhyun, the number is about 400 people. The group is designed to train the personnel of foreign countries and should reduce the burden in solving the tasks assigned to the special forces units of the ground forces;
- Two marine special operations battalions (MSOBs). One is stationed at Camp Lehjun, and the second is at Camp Pendleton, California. Their task is to carry out expeditionary special operations that solve the tasks of direct action, special intelligence and the organization of defense of foreign states. Consideration is given to expanding the range of tasks solved by battalions, among which information operations, the fight against terrorism and the organization and conduct of non-traditional (partisan) war may appear. The battalion consists of a 4 – 5 mouth of special marines operations. The established category of company commander is a major. Special operations companies are still associated with the expeditionary units of the marines on the coast, acting independently, but not separately from them. The bulk of the battalion personnel was originally recruited from force reconnaissance marines units. The company consists of several special operations teams of the marines. Each team has 14 people. The staff category of the team commander is captain;
- The marine special operations support group (MSOSG). It is stationed at Camp Lejune. The group consists of control, reconnaissance and logistic units. The task of the group, in accordance with the name, is the implementation of support for command units during special operations. The group has about 400 people;
- The marine special operations school (MSOS). It is also located at Camp Lejan. Its tasks include the recruitment of recruits, their selection and training, evaluation, and the development of personnel for the command of special operations of the marines.
Restructuring of two divisions from MSOAG
11 May 2009, the Marston Pavilion at Camp Legeune was full of people. The ceremony was dedicated to an important event: companies "A" and "B" from the group of military advisors of the US Marine Special Forces Command (MSOAG) were renamed the 3 and 4 battalions of the US Marine Special Operations.
This transformation expanded the capabilities of the command of special operations and allowed to bring to a single structure all four battalions that are part of the command. Companies A and B were responsible for training and deploying teams to assist foreign armed forces in their training, as well as assisting military advisers to support the allies of the Americans in the fight against local extremists. Company A was formed in March 2006 of the year and is intended to operate in Africa and Europe, while Company B, formed in April of 2007, was aimed at areas in the Pacific and South America. In connection with the reorganization, the structure and name changed, but the purpose of the divisions remained the same.
After the ceremony, Lt. Col. Christian Naysvorner transferred command of the 3 Battalion to Lt. Col. Matthew Trollinger. Weisvorner commanded the military training unit of foreign groups from May 2005, which was later renamed MSOAG. A little later he headed the company "A". As the commander of Company A, he developed standard operational procedures for deploying special operational teams of marines around the world to wage a global war on terrorism.
Marines Base Camp Legeune
50 Marines after completing the course of individual training received the full right to be called the operators of the command of special operations of the Marine Corps.
Marines undergo an individual training course after the evaluation and selection stage. This course is designed to assist marines in conducting special operations during the global war on terror.
MARSOC began developing a course program shortly after the 24 in February of 2006, the United States Marine Corps joined the US special operations command. The course began to be developed following the directive of the Secretary of Defense, which contained general recommendations for the US Special Operations Command and the Marine Corps in November 2005 on the creation of the Special Operations Command of the Marine Corps as a structural component of the US special operations command.
The Secretary of Defense then said: “I would like the special operations command in the United States to be in all 4 types of the armed forces, and not just in three of them.”
“The result of passing the course depends not only on the experience of special operations, but also on the personal qualities of the candidate, the strength of his character and the spirit of the special forces,” said Joseph Marello, commander of the marines special operations school.
The course began on October 6 2008 of the year and lasted 7 months. While completing the course, all the skills and knowledge necessary for conducting special operations are developed. Candidates learn to carry out direct impact operations, conduct combat in direct contact with the enemy, conduct special reconnaissance, assist allies, carry out fire support, provide first aid to the wounded, wage guerrilla war, survive in difficult environmental conditions, must know the rules of behavior in captivity and escape from captivity and also be able to use weapon ground forces and apply infantry tactics.
The special training course for marines of special operations units consists of 140 physical training hours, 634 classroom hours, 1365 field and practical hours, during which students overcome 114 miles during the marches and as part of a patrol.
According to Marello, marines who have successfully completed an individual training course will be recruited as instructors and will begin to train new special forces and improve the existing training program.
Mountain training
In accordance with the further development of the curriculum, the name of which literally translates as “deployment for training” (deployment for training - DFT), the soldiers of the 2 battalion of special operations of the marines make a trip to the combat training center in the mountains, which is located in Bridgeport, California, for training the program of mountain training, patrolling in the mountainous terrain, exercises on orientation, as well as the use of pack animals in the mountains.
The first days of classes are held in the classroom. The instructors of the center conduct a large number of theoretical classes with the personnel of the company. Students learn the safety rules for actions in the mountains, medical training, weather and natural phenomena in the mountains, patrolling during the cold season, choosing and laying a route in the mountains, daily rules of behavior in the mountain camp, and the procedure for evacuating people in the mountains.
The camp staff conducts classes on the organization of communications and the use of communications in the mountains, as well as on the use of vehicles to support small groups. On the third day of training, the personnel of the company is divided into training groups, while the management of the company is a separate training group. The group commanders are seated in a classroom with maps and navigation devices and devices for plotting the route of movement of their team for the day. In this case, all teams must pass a certain number of routes of a given length and complexity. The most difficult routes to overcome teams special operations of the Marines. This is due to the need to increase the level of their training in orienteering in the mountains.
The groups leave the camp early in the morning and move around the area surrounded by mountains on all sides. Periodically they stop and for training purposes they determine the point of their standing at the moment on the map. Routes of special operations teams pass at a height greater than 3000 meters above sea level.
The next day, the personnel of the company in the classroom is trained in the use of pack animals in the mountains. Here, students receive basic knowledge of the health of mules, the rules of care and safety when handling animals, as well as the rules for preparing animals for the placement of cargo packs on them. “The mules used by us at the training center are much stronger and healthier than those found in Afghanistan. Our mules are almost perfectly adapted for transporting heavy loads in difficult mountain conditions, ”says Sergeant Chad Gilles, instructor at the training center. The instructor sets the students various training tasks for packing goods and preparing them for placement on the animal. At the same time for the preparation of each type of cargo has its own technique of packing and placing a pack on the back of the animal. Mules are stubborn, but they can climb mountains almost everywhere where a marine can pass, lifting a rather large load. Students also learn to care for animals both on a halt and during a long march in the mountains.
Upon completion of the training course, the company’s personnel gain a broader idea of how to overcome steep climbs in the mountains, in harsh conditions and in cold weather. This should help them to solve complex problems in Afghanistan.
Parachute training
To improve their practical skills, the 2 th battalion of special operations of the marines 3 of April passed a parachute training program in Nevada, which included the usual parachute training program and a parachute jump program.
The first day of training in the Nevada command of the special operations of the marines is dedicated to honing the possibilities of withdrawing the group to the rear of the enemy by parachuting and delaying the opening of the parachute. Members of the team of military parachutists before parachuting early in the morning line up along the starting line to prepare their multifunctional parachute systems for the jump. Exercises include both making ordinary parachute jumps and making long parachute jumps with weapons and equipment. The main difference in these jumps is the height of leaving the aircraft or helicopter, the method of separation and the time of the parachute opening. When making ordinary jumps, the parachute opens forcibly and immediately after separation from the aircraft or helicopter. When making jumps with a delay of disclosure, the parachutist after separation freely falls to a predetermined height and only then opens the parachute.
The knowledge and skills gained in these classes are very important for the special forces of the marines in order to successfully complete tasks of varying degrees of complexity. To make parachute jumps, landing sites were specially chosen, which are largely similar to those in Afghanistan and where MARSOC units can be used in the near future.
After parachuting in different weather conditions, from different heights, as well as at different times of the day, the parachute training program ends. The training course provides marines and seamen of the company with the sustained knowledge and skills necessary to perform airborne operations, understanding the influence of the terrain, weather and landing time on the success of the operation.
In the middle of the training course, the commanders of the special operations units of the 2nd battalion receive the necessary knowledge and skills in guiding aviation in battle or to defeat an object. Each team makes long transitions, taking with them instruments to determine the direction and strength of the wind.
Field exercises
The field exercises of marines and sailors are based on the fact that it is really necessary to be able to be a soldier in battle. The personnel of the teams must learn to act as part of the unit in the study, search and destruction of the object. On the way to the object, the fighters will have to overcome many obstacles: rugged terrain, enemy ambushes and mine-explosive obstacles. The exercise scenario is developed by the company command, and armed civilian professionals play the role of the enemy. This is necessary so that marines and sailors can fully immerse themselves in the created “combat” situation.
The exercises allow special operations teams of the marines to experience and improve standard actions for successfully overcoming unforeseen situations.
During field exercises, teams have the opportunity to work out targeting various aircraft from the aircraft carrier group, which also train in Nevada. Such joint exercises add realism and allow aircraft manufacturers who are part of teams to work out actions to evacuate the team and practically use special equipment. They also help the crew to work out and see for themselves the effectiveness of the air support. The terrain and natural conditions of the Nevada desert are similar to Afghanistan.
When the course of field training is completed, the staff of the teams writes a report on the work done. This allows teams to evaluate the quality of exercises and exercises and their actions in various situations. For fighters, it is important to analyze their own and group presentations before and after the course.
First application
The personnel of the special operations command of the marines are preparing the counter-terrorism unit of the Dominican Republic. In March, 2009, the American and Dominican anti-terror special forces took part in a joint exercise, which is conducted as part of the training program of the southern command of the special operations “Fused response”. The purpose of the exercise is to improve the interaction of the special divisions of these countries during special operations against terrorists and drug traffickers.
Before the start of the exercise, the US Marines from the command of the special operations spent several months in the Dominican Republic teaching various tactical methods to their wards, practicing a large number of scenarios for the development of the special operation. During training, various methods of penetrating the object where the terrorists are located, including landing from a helicopter directly to the roof of the building, were tested.
The American instructors make very high and strict requirements to their wards, constantly forcing them to perfect the elements of the object being captured.
In the classroom used various methods and devices for training. For example, imitation ammunition and ammunition, leaving a trail of color on uniforms when hit. The instructors achieve from the students sustainable skills in counter-terrorism operations at the level of muscle memory, repeating the same technique many times and bringing it to automatism.
16 March 2009, the leadership of the southern command and the regional command of special operations congratulated the participants of the exercise with its successful completion. However, the study did not end there. As one of the officers of the Dominican special forces said: “There are constant threats. Moreover, new ones appear daily. Therefore, we, as the best special unit in the country, must be prepared to combat these threats from terrorists and drug dealers. I am sure that these trainings will allow us to successfully cope with them. ”
Information