Marine Raider Regiment
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The Marine Raider Regiment (MRR),[4] formerly known as the Marine Special Operations Regiment (MSOR), is a special operations force of the United States Marine Corps, which is a part of Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC). Renamed for its predecessor, the World War II Marine Raiders,[5][6] this unit is the principal combat component of MARSOC, which is the Marine Corps' contribution to the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).
For the World War II era regiment 1st Raider Regiment, see Marine Raiders.
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Marine Raider Regiment | |
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Active | 2006–present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Special operations forces |
Role | |
Size | 1,512 personnel authorized:[1]
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Part of | United States Special Operations Command United States Marine Corps Special Operations Command |
Garrison/HQ | Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Camp Pendleton, California |
Nickname(s) | Marine Raiders |
Motto(s) | "Always Faithful, Always Forward" |
Engagements | War on Terror |
Website | Marine Raider Regiment Website |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel John J. Lynch[3] |
Insignia | |
Marine Special Operator Insignia qualification badge |
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