The ELITE Special Operations Forces Of The USMC

The USMC Special Operations Forces: Raiders & Force Recon
🔥 Dive deep into the world of elite warriors as we uncover the USMC Special Operations Forces! 🇺🇸 We will cover the clandestine realms of the Marines, Marine Raiders, and Force Recon - the USMC's most secretive warriors.
Here's what we'll discuss:
✅ The history and evolution of USMC Special Operations Forces.
✅ What sets Marine Raiders apart from the rest.
✅ The unmatched reconnaissance skills of Force Recon.
✅ Insider insights into their classified missions and deployments.

[@the-spy-network]

Did you know about these units within the USMC? Got any more details? please share them :)!

[@Blue-man...]

Marine Raiders is older than recon.

[@ThomasAAnderson-gi5qt]

@Blue-man... Yes but only because they have origins in WWII. MARSOC Raiders have a new origine. But hum don't tell them that you'll get an ear full.

[@ThomasAAnderson-gi5qt]

@@Blue-man... Recon, known now as force recon was established on June 19, 57 so it depends on who you ask MARSOC Raiders wasn't until 2006 I believe although MARSOC was established in 2002-3 I'm not entirely sure.

[@guitarplayincowboy]

​@@ThomasAAnderson-gi5qtyou should try Google before you post.

[@dallasyap3064]

@@ThomasAAnderson-gi5qt Force Recons have origins from WW2 as well, the Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion, formed in 1943. ARB was formed from the Observer Group, established in early 1941 which is earlier than Marine Raider Battalions that were formed in 1942.

[@FuzzyMarineVet]

In actuality, Marine Raiders first began in WWII and Force Recon also did so. In August 1942, the 1st Mar Div landed on Guadalcanal without their heavy equipment such as the White M3 Scout Cars for the division Recon Battalion. So the Recon Marines underwent a crash course in what became Force Recon. On the other hand the Raiders were formed from the ground up under direct orders from the president. 1st Raider Bn under Meritt Edson were attached to the 1st Mar Div for the landings in the Solomon Islands and were crucial in the defense of Henderson Field. 2nd Raider Bn raided Makin Atol in a distraction for the Guadalcanal operation before also winding up on the island for a Long Patrol.

[@the-spy-network]

Totally correct, I didnt cover the history in this video.

[@robertkoth4022]

Semper Fi

[@showmefish]

Force Recon did not start in WWII. It was only the Raiders. After WWII the Raiders were stood down. Force Recon stood up in 1957 and had a direct lineage to the Raiders but were not just a reconstitution of them. SOCOM wanted Force Recon in their bag of goodies, but the Marines would not place them at the complete beck and call of SOCOM. Force Recon was designated Special Forces Capable. Enter the Raiders. The powers that be decided that the Marines would stand a unit to be permanently attached to SOCOM. They drew from Force Recon originally then it became the Raiders.

[@sebastiansawyer9566]

@@showmefish This is accurate. The Modern Raiders came from Force Recon and when it first was stood up was ONLY recondos that led the way in Det 1 along with support MOS's. There was a need to expand which they then opened it up to ONLY 03's this only lasted a small time as they needed more dudes. This is where we are now.. any MOS can try out and get over to the Raiders. Recon has maintained the SO capabilities and are in lines with all other SOCOM units. Im sure ill get some keyboard warriors wanting to discuss tiers lol or smu's but the reality is the reality... recondos are the red head stepchild of SOCOM and everyone knows it... they are also the ONLY NON SOCOM unit still listed under SAD's team time requirements... Not many people know the true history of our community.

[@showmefish]

@@sebastiansawyer9566 Yep and very true. It's funny. We never wanted to put any Marines full time in SOCOM. Reasons given were everything from a manpower/resources draw on small branch, the Marine Corps is already special ops as the only truly combined arms 911 force, HQ did not fancy setting aside a group of Marines as "special" or set apart from all other Marines. I have to look through a box but I had a Janes Special Warfare Units of the World book from sometime in the 80s that with all the others like SEALS, SAS, Green Beenie's etc, had a whole chapter dedicated to the Marine Corps as a whole. They consider us special warfare because we (are? I don't think anyone else is close to true combined arms however we did loose tanks) were the only combined arms amphibious capable force projection force in the world at that time, with besides combat arms, had our own air force. I can't remember how they put it in naval terms, but I think the said something like we had kidnapped and forced the US Navy to due our transportation and medical bidding, LOL. P.S. Love all the Docs out there so don't get your snoopy dish in a wrinkle. You know you couldn't stand the blue water duty either once you spent time with us.

[@jpturner171]

Proud to have been a recon Marine from 73 through my entrance into the Naval Academy in 76. Semper Fi my brothers…the fewer the Prouder.🇺🇸❤️

[@the-spy-network]

Thank you for your service!

[@jpturner171]

@@the-spy-network 👍🏽🇺🇸❤️

[@HarryPost-o9c]

Maybe you should just be proud to have been a Marine rather than being proud to have been in a certain Marine unit. I am a former Marine who served with 3/6. I really hate you recon guys. I always thought you were a bunch of arrogant stuck up assholes who thought their shit didn't stink. Funny thing is whenever you get yourselves in trouble you always call for us lil ole regular grunts to rescue your asses.

[@HectorHernandez-lp8ts]

​@jpturner171 I don't mean to bug you sir you must be very busy so if you dont respond i understand but since I was little I always wanted to join the marines and only staying in marine till I find out there was recon and that has inspired me to try my hardest everyday what would you recommend for me to get there

[@jpturner171]

@@HectorHernandez-lp8ts Absolutely…Hector! Research what is needed under basic reconnaissance primer course (BRPC). It’s been a long time since I left active duty in 2011 but worked with many, many special forces groups throughout my career . Your focus should be on maxing the PFT as best as possible and swimming like a fish ! Also,there will be many head games, so be strong mentally. You will be pushed to your limits physically and mentally… it’s amazing when you master your thoughts and your body says quit, but your brain can say “hell no…keep going!” This also comes in handy when you’re in combat! Good luck and GOD speed!👍🏽🇺🇸❤️

[@treystevenson9872]

The Raiders have their roots from the Marine Raiders of World War 2.

[@dorothyburry42]

It should be noted that the original raiders were set up as a temporary unti in order to test out new weapons and tactics. Rhe men in these units would then be spread out among the entire Marine Corps to teach everyone else. Obviously this plan worked since the Marine Corps singelehandedly won the Pacific War all by themselves.

[@noirbl00d98]

Ok.

[@noirbl00d98]

​@@dorothyburry42thx 4 info.

[@sonnysantana5454]

w o w stating the obvious must be nice to have google

[@MrSwccguy]

Nope

[@allenblaylock4096]

Marine Raiders were established in 1942. There were two battalions. They were Dispanet after the war, and then re-occurred in the early 2000s there was a fight for them to be in special operations. The commandant didn’t want it at first and the army never wanted the Marines to be in special operations command. But that change in 2006.

[@the-spy-network]

Correct.

[@maureencora1]

USMC Force Recon - Raiders... Danger is Ours Business. Semper-Fi.

[@halcreel2173]

First Force Recon Vietnam 68-69. Thank you for this. Semper Fi

[@the-spy-network]

Wow, that's an honor, sir! Thank you for your service and hope you are well. Take care.

[@0369DevilDawg]

0369MSgt here at 77 years old here: I'm an Old Corps GRUNT from 64-84. I see an integrated GET SOME system and training here: WWII Raiders, Forced Recon (the old Force Support Service Regiment),:One First Any Weapon; 1, 2, 3rd Recon Battalions, Air Naval Ground Lieison Company. Training: Mountain Warfare School, Amphibians Warfare School, Devil Dog DNA, Commando Course, ITR On Steroids, Escape And Evasion School, Jump School + a double dose of today's badass US Marine Corps Blood and Guts. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!

[@the-spy-network]

Thank you for your service!

[@UkdrillsXE1R]

This video deserves more views

[@the-spy-network]

Thank you!

[@dallasyap3064]

Both Marine Raiders and Force Recons have lineage to ww2, Marine Raiders and Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion respectively. Marine Corps created Marine Raider Regiment and MARSOC after realizing that the GWOT is a little different war.

[@the-spy-network]

Thanks for the addition. Only knew this about the Raiders. 👌

[@peteperry6105]

The Marine Corps was vehemently against the formation of MARSOC (that’s why they didn’t allow anyone to join USSOCOM when it stood up in the 80s). It was directed by Donald Rumsfeld, for the Marine Corps to pony up a unit to assist in the GWOT. I was in 1st Force Recon Company, 4th platoon, when we became the first West Coast MARSOC unit and did multiple deployments after its inception. Some of Force Recon (1st & 2nd) went to MARSOC and some went to Battalion Recon. Force was re-established shortly after. If you have questions, reply to this.

[@the-spy-network]

Thanks for the valuable insights and your service. Must've been a hell of a career. What was the reason to make Force Recon 2 separate units and why did they eventually re-establish Force?

[@dallasyap3064]

@@peteperry6105 Thx for your service. How would u rate the accuracy or realism of the portrayal of Force Recons in the 1996 film The Rock?

[@arthurschott399]

Thank you for everything you do for the world,God bless,brother art😊😊😊

[@recon1986]

Im proud to say i spent my 20s in 3rd recon bn and 2nd marsoc/msog

[@the-spy-network]

That sounds great. Thank you for your service!

[@showmefish]

A Raider or a Recon Marine will tell you. There is no such thing as an elite Marine. There are only Marines. Fleet Marines and Marines that grace SOCOM with their presences. Still Just Marines.

[@the-spy-network]

That's a very nice way to put it. Put things in perspective :)

[@dunexapa1016]

​@@the-spy-network Are you a coward? Would you like to put this to the test? Let me know.

[@terrarecon]

@@dunexapa1016 lighten up Francis

[@dunexapa1016]

@@terrarecon , You are obviously a coward. Lighten up? More than 30,000 American soldiers have committed suicide and this person likely helped and you probably do not have a clue what I mean, but you want me to *SHUT UP* and go away??? This is like spitting in my face. That is how insulting your words are. Too cowardly, dumb or perhaps stupid (and there is no shame in being stupid) to effectively say, or do, anything about it, but you sure can suggest another person just shut up. Tell you what, how about you shut up. And, I am being polite.

[@stevenlaubach5947]

Semper Fi 1987-1991 Desert Storm oohrah!!!

[@Quickstix20]

Great job love the videos!

[@the-spy-network]

Thank you! Appreciate it.

[@Blin240]

I remember seeing the recond trainees in Camp Pendleton while i was in mct. They looked miserable but proud.

[@the-spy-network]

I can imagine. Pain is temporary, pride is forever.

[@Morrigan070671]

The USMC are special operations capable. MARSOC was made from Recon Marines and were originally(for about eleven months) the MARSOC troops were Recon Marines under SOCOM.

[@stefanschleps8758]

Lovin this channel.

[@the-spy-network]

Thanks a lot! I appreciate that :)

[@unclecreepy4324]

Though the Marine Raiders were disbanded after WWII they still ran a raider school in Okinawa, which I went through in 1971.

[@the-spy-network]

Respect! Raiders have found new life since 2016 or so. I think it was based on the original Marine Raiders.

[@toddbates1099]

Sorry, but I was assigned to 1st SOCOM (Abn), in 1987 when USSOCOM was established. At the time the Marine Chain of Command didn’t want to play in the Special Ops sandbox. They were worried about loss of control of their bodies, funding and the Spec Ops funneling off their best. The USMC said at the time all Marines are Special. The USMC didn’t join USSOCOM until 2006. 🤔🇺🇸

[@the-spy-network]

Thanks for this addition and your service 👍🏻👍🏻

[@chrisharm6242]

100% correct…The “Every Marine is A Rifleman “ arrogance…fucked good dudes out of good jobs(missions)

[@garycole520]

Very true. Egotism and blind arrogance have always hindered the Marine Corps when it came to even suggesting the need to have Specially trained units with Special skill sets. Before WWII was even over the Marine Corps had disbanded the Raiders and Marine Parachute Battalions and opted for mass amphibious frontal assaults resulting in horrible casualties.

[@jakeshepard9931]

Fun fact: Bravo Company, 1st Battalion 9th Marine Raiders deployed on WestPac in 1987 as the 13th MAU-SOC (Marine Amphibious Unit - Special Operations Capable) aboard the USS Duluth LPD-6. (Seal Team 5 was also aboard for reference) 1/9 Walking Dead Raiders received a MUC (Meritorious Unit Citation) during this deployment. We conducted coastal raids off the back of the ship aboard Zodiacs powered by Johnson outboard motors. I was there. Semper Fuckin' Fi!

[@jakeshepard9931]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Duluth_(LPD-6)

[@jeremyjohnson2422]

Both of my brother's were recon then raider's after they changed it their retired now after 26 and 25 year's.

[@the-spy-network]

That's an impressive state of service!

[@jeremyjohnson2422]

​@@the-spy-networkyes it is they joined back and 96 then the other one joined in 97. Haven't seen them in a long time until last year.

[@the-spy-network]

I can imagine. Don't you feel almost obliged to join as well? Or do you set off on another path? (You should do whatever makes you happy of course!).

[@jeremyjohnson2422]

I'm only a few year's younger then them and our family you don't have to join the Navy or Marine Corps if you you do it's your decision they never tell or expect you to. I was going to but I broke my ankle along with my first daughter being born. We're a navy or Marine corps family oldest two are navy. Always go navy during the game.

[@the-spy-network]

That sucks, but I hope you can still fulfill your dreams and have an awesome life my man 🤙🏼

[@greyhoodie1012]

i learned of the raiders as a kid from cod waw because one of the characters you play is apart of the raiders the emblem always stuck with me such w cool emblem

[@JohnRodriguez-si9si]

As a MARINE - turned- More Elite Soldier, id est RANGER ( from 1987 to 1998, with 1 Year and 4 Months in the Army National Guard ( ARNG ) and US Army Reserve ( USAR) ), I Myself wholeheartedly approve of this Video featuring USMC Special Operations Forces , where Celers, Silens, et Mortalis ( Recon Marines) meets Always Faithful Always Forward ( Marine Raiders). Semper Fidelis.....!!🇺🇸🇺🇲🦅🌎⚓👿🐶🪖💣💥🔥🇺🇸🇺🇲

[@the-spy-network]

Thank you for your service and thank you for the support! 💯👍🏻

[@JohnRodriguez-si9si]

@@the-spy-network You got it , Brother. Now, how else can I Myself, John Rodriguez, be of Service to You, Seriously?!

[@DashcamBoy]

Great content, have you ever thought of ISI?

[@the-spy-network]

Definitely! It's on my ever growing list 😅 anything specific you want me to cover?

[@mikelgeren149]

Walmart Special Operations Group ... no one dare mess with ... and go undercover as door greeters . Those blue vest are reversible tiger stripe kevlar !

[@the-spy-network]

Lol 😅

[@wockyslush3038]

I love how you can see a lot of the elements from Patriots used in the other Tom Clancy games, Siege being the obvious one but then also The Division. The x-ray vision and that fancy HUD is erily similar to ISAC from The Division, especially since the Rainbow operators in Patriots have a circle light on their shoulder... ISAC is also a circl3 light that goes on your operator's shoulder.

[@the-spy-network]

Not sure if your comment belongs on this video? 😅

[@wockyslush3038]

@@the-spy-network No it does not. I had autoplay on and when I was in the middle of writing this comment, youtube started playing the Raider video. I assumed since the comment was started under the under the other video it would be posted there but nope, it was posted here.

[@quintipleresolution3121]

Awesome content as always, I’d always wanted to know who was more effective, seals or Marines special forces. You should also do content on the marine special forces operator that went to delta too👌🏽

[@the-spy-network]

Thanks my man! There's more where this came from so no worries :)

[@dorothyburry42]

let me talk slowly so even a dumbass like yourself can understand. There are no marine special forces. The Marines have special operations units. Raiders, Force recon and Infantry units that are MEUSOC on a rotational basis. As far as who is more effective, take a look at the entire Marine Corps history. maybe if you read and understood things on your own instead of watching movies and tv shows that are pure propaganda you might be able to figure things out. I bet you owned a pet rock as a child.

[@charlescross7868]

@quintipleresolution3121 What's the name of the marine special forces operator that went to delta. I would love to know his name! 👊😃👍

[@jermf35]

Love your content as always. Thanks for this video

[@angeloftheabyss5265]

Which are more effective? Have you heard of a Roberts ridge situation involving marines? Have you heard of a lone survivor situation involving marines? Have you heard of marsoc marines murdering wounded POWs?

[@dereklonghurst2798]

Hey man you ever think about doing a video on all the different Canadian SOF units?

[@the-spy-network]

Haven't given it a thought yet, but I'll put it on my 'ideas' list for sure! Any must haves you want to see in there?

[@dereklonghurst2798]

@@the-spy-network Canada has four different SOF units, might be cool to do an overview of them!

[@michaelknight9189]

JTF2

[@Daniel-os9tb]

When talking to these operators. They don’t refer to themselves as special forces or tell you what they are. Unless you know how to read their uniforms. You wouldn’t know. Because they just call themselves marines.

[@the-spy-network]

Which makes them even more great.. being humble is such an underrated human trait.

[@dorothyburry42]

has anyone noticed that all the people on here who loves all this special ops nonsense were going to join and be deltaranger sealsnipers but heck, wouldn't you know it, they busted something in their ass and thats the only reason they don't have 5 Medal of Honors and 400 confirmed kills. Geesh, look at all the manly men the military has missed out on. How will the nation ever survive.

[@the-spy-network]

Ok that was funny 😂

[@MrSwccguy]

There's s guy here oh I wanted Marine Infantry, then Force Recon, so I could go 75th to end up in Delta 😂

[@smyers820gm]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 👍🫡

[@Ginger30161]

If there's ever an alien invasion, who will be sent first to "greet" the aliens?

[@the-spy-network]

Lol, that depends on who you ask 😂

[@Ginger30161]

@@the-spy-networkyou should do a video just on that question and talk about the pros/cons of each branch.

[@the-spy-network]

That's so highly speculative.. also, tbh, it's not really in my interest. But thanks for bringing it up, I do wonder what will happen in the future.

[@jamesgeorge9467]

Not the marines I hope or the aliens will be dead

[@phobia5.568]

or pregnant!@@jamesgeorge9467

[@abdullaali3735]

😶 special force best man

[@ioanbota9397]

Realy I like this powerful special forces

[@the-spy-network]

🤙🏼

[@reddot5859]

I’m just an infantry rifleman but one of of my best friends is comms In Marsoc (socs-c). One of the greatest marines i know, and he’s not even one of the best guys in his team. Marsoc is top teir mfs

[@dorothyburry42]

Maybe you should take pride in being a member of the world's finest infanty ( Marine Infantry) and stop ass kissing all these supposed spec ops. After all, it's marine Infantry thats actually won battles and wars.

[@alysonturcin-weller7443]

AWESOME!♥️♥️♥️

[@kangwabwalya1975]

Nice video as always bro . Can you do one on the reconnaissance regiment

[@the-spy-network]

Appreciate it! I have it on my list, but there's another channel that covered it as well so I need to differentiate myself before making it!

[@patman3310]

How do ranks work then if you’re a raider. Like is it a whole new ranking system?

[@the-spy-network]

I'm not an expert, but I don't believe the ranks are different. I think at minimum you need 4 years of experience within the Marines and at least be a Lance Corporal. Other than that, I'm not sure.

[@charlescross7868]

@The Spy Network you should do a full length on the Marine's FAST Teams and Marine countered intelligence. That would be so awesome!

[@the-spy-network]

I might just do that :)! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@charlescross7868]

@@the-spy-network Your very welcome!

[@MrSwccguy]

FAST Teams Lmao

[@smyers820gm]

@@MrSwccguywhy “lmao”?

[@abc-ey4ld]

@3:49 - those barbie jumping jacks are hilarious

[@the-spy-network]

😂😂

[@raymondmarchand8815]

God Bless my Brother's

[@dsumner1234]

A few other unique Marine Corps units to look at are Radio Recon and ANGLICO, along with the disbanded Marine Corps Special Operations Command Detachment One (Det. One).

[@danielefabbro822]

I need some consulence, an advice we can say. I'm writing a novel about Alien universe, specifically on the United States Colonial Marine Corp. Now, I was searching if the real USMC have SpecOps and the Marine Raiders are just the only unit in that list. Now, in the USCMC of Alien, what you think could be cool to see? Raiders, some kind of NCB units, heavy ordnances units or something totally new? What kind of Special Forces should have a "Marine Corp" that operate in distant space colonies? Thanks in advance for any tips. 😌🙏

[@the-spy-network]

To be fairly honest, this is not my area, as it is a new unit and kind of 'warfare'. With that said, I hope someone in the comments is able to help you.

[@danielefabbro822]

@@the-spy-network thanks, I really appreciate.

[@Heeroyui752]

See Mass Effect's N7 group and Halo's Spartan Program for reference.

[@danielefabbro822]

@@Heeroyui752 yeah, that was the idea. But name remain something cryptic. "Colonial Recon Teams"? "Colonial Shock Troopers"? Something else? Dunno...

[@keithcredle2190]

I REALLY DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE RECON MARINES IN OPERATION RESTORE HOPE ARE NEVER EVEN MENTIONED, BUT I ALSO QUESTION HOW YOU GET A COMBAT ACTION MEDAL FOR A HUMANITARIAN EFFORT 🙏

[@michaelray5023]

Force Recon Marines were overshadowed by the Gulf War and then again by the Battle of Mogadishu. Even SEAL TEAM 6 was hardly mentioned in Somalia, but they got some out there during the ‘Battle of Mogadishu’.

[@andrewatterberry2628]

The fact that the Marine corp special forces don't have the fan fair like the Navy Seals. That dose not mean they are as good ..if bot better than them.

[@TheCerebralDude]

A MARSOC Raider may have the longest pipeline of all the SOCOM units. If you start the count at getting off that bus and stepping on those yellow footprints . 14 weeks boot camp 6 more weeks School of Infantry, reaching corporal in an marine infantry unit another 3 years, many go to Force Recon first that’s another tough as hell course to pass , at least a couple years there before trying out for Raider. Almost all Raider trying out have probably spent at least 5 years in the Corps. That means many training exercises and maneuvers, possibly some combat deployments, promotions to first level NCO leadership then trying for Raider

[@the-spy-network]

That's quite the pipeline indeed 😅 I'm sure that most recruits don't see it that way, but if they look back after making it, that requires loads of dedication and determination.

[@hammadarif8052]

You are so wrong about everything you said 😂

[@TheCerebralDude]

@@hammadarif8052 Everything I said is accurate. Tell me what I said that is FACTUALLY wrong. I hate when people drop a remark and don’t follow up with actual counter facts

[@TheCerebralDude]

@@hammadarif8052 Let’s go through everything you contend I said was false. I triple dare you

[@terrarecon]

@@hammadarif8052 you gonna drop counter facts or just pretend you're a spec ops keyboard operator

[@bakixavirists4561]

The usmc needs a good tier one unit!

[@the-spy-network]

Definitely!

[@sportsmom165]

Besides Devgru & CAG?

[@rover548]

Neither are USMC...?@@sportsmom165

[@fanman71]

@@sportsmom165 Neither are USMC.

[@sportsmom165]

@@fanman71 thank you! I am aware. Daughter is a Marine vet married to spec op.

[@jim-pauladams9194]

The Marine Raiders started back in WW2 The new Raiders are MARSOC and just took the moniker “Raiders” to pay homage to the original Raider Marines of WW2.

[@Quickstix20]

Are u Gonna do one on af cct?

[@the-spy-network]

Can you help me with telling me what it stands for?

[@owtlawglock]

Airforce Combat Controller

[@charlesvire7517]

You had me at hello Ladies 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️ Been getting mentored by my Navy Seal Brothers 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️ Didn’t know too much about Marine Recon or Raider’s😤😠😡🤬… Someone at MARSOC or SOCOM playing head games with me😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Because Special Force’s dude’s would have become my buddies from day 1. Love ❤️ you all

[@edwarddailey21]

The raiders are closer to Army SF and Force Recon are closer to Seals is what I heard.

[@chrisharm6242]

And I’m trying to get close to your woman😘😘

[@ssvd91]

Accurate.

[@terrarecon]

Most people aren't aware that the Navy tasked Force Recon with getting SEALs started based off Marine Corps training and logistics. Not everyone in a SEAL team has always been a Sailor, there have been the occasional Marine in SEAL teams under the radar.

[@sportsmom165]

Marine vet daughter said Raiders were nicer to her than recon. Recon were saying absolutely nasty stuff until they found out she was married to a fish eating, ball bouncer. Then they were nice.

[@LeonSebas]

Where did you find that picture of the thumbnail of the guys on the range?

[@the-spy-network]

I found it here: www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2019/04/11/next-marine-commandant-says-marsoc-is-vital-to-the-corps-and-us-special-operations/

[@LeonSebas]

@@the-spy-network thanks 🙏🏾

[@KrishnaWon-bd4br]

Curses on Treasonous Gen Milley& Lloyd Austin

[@JohnDoe-fx9eb]

Marines wanted their own special unit so they can call each other by their first names 😂🤣😅

[@the-spy-network]

😅

[@trunks6443]

So you have to be at least a Sargent to join marsoc. What about an officer? Is there a specific rank they need to be?

[@the-spy-network]

An Officer is higher in rank than a Sergeant, so I'm assuming that anything Higher than a Sergeant + relevant years of experience count towards being able to join.

[@onetruekeeper]

If recon sees something wrong they could destroy it. Less red tape.

[@screamingeagle11b]

I'm from The army, so pretty much force recon is like ranger and raiders are like green berets... that's what I gather

[@the-spy-network]

🤙🏼

[@DroneStrike1776]

Force Recon is your equivalent SEALS because they're amphibious operators, and Recon Battalion is like the 75th Rangers. Force operates in a 6-12 man team. Recon Battalion is like Generation Kill the TV show that was actually based on real recon marines like Rudy who played himself on the show. They comprised of a larger force like the Rangers.

[@MrSwccguy]

​@@DroneStrike1776no

[@TheDavcrz5]

Responding to your assignment ? NO on both. Retired E6 Marine Veteran.

[@dallasyap3064]

Force Reconnaissance is more similar to the Army's Long-Range Surveillance (LRS) units, which has been entirely deactivated since 2018 (not sure why the Army disbanded them though). Marine Raiders are pretty much a mixture of Army Rangers and Green Berets.

[@shamarj834]

Just go raiders if you decide to join. SOCOM has way more money lol

[@the-spy-network]

Lol 😅 which equals cooler operations and training capabilities!

[@Lucky-sh1dm]

Gentleman im 25 and signing up Soon. Tell me exactly how my contract should look/sound If im going for The Marine Raiders.

[@the-spy-network]

I can't help you there, but I wish you all the best 🤙🏼 take care.

[@philbeattie1623]

SBS , American style

[@shantanusapru]

Won't that be SWCCs?

[@philbeattie1623]

I’ve worked with Recon , and Raiders ,

[@shantanusapru]

@@philbeattie1623 Cool!!

[@DbolOnlyGangster]

Never met a actual marine raider . I’ve met all other special operations but these guys stay hard as fuck 24/7 you never see them home

[@the-spy-network]

That sounds pretty hardcore.. 😓

[@RealMadridAbsolutely]

Force should be part of MARSOC and SOCOM. MAGTF would still have Batallion Recon for missions.

[@kyleharris2538]

No they should not. qualification would have change and it would interfere with there own special breeds and what makes them different and unique in there own way. If you score higher on you’re ASVAB and GT score you can go right into school of recon after boot but you can’t do that after for MARSOC.

[@thetvbaby83]

​@@kyleharris2538exactly.

[@garycole520]

It wasn’t always like that. The original: 0321, 8654,8653,and 8652 MOS’s were secondary and not primary. You had to volunteer and be selected to join Recon/Force Recon.

[@williamsmith8790]

They tried that but it robbed capability from the MAGTF. Force has specific missions that support how the MAGTF fights. Deep recon, maritime special purpose force, etc. They are where they belong.

[@sebulller]

uhhh ultra good dolphin care takers! XD

[@the-spy-network]

Dolphin trainers 😂👌👌

[@sebulller]

@@the-spy-network yup

[@cosmicpsyops4529]

Are these raiders MARSOC? I was Marine infantry, worked with specops, but no one who ever identified as a Raider.

[@the-spy-network]

As far as I understand, yes. They are MARSOC Raiders.

[@yuranideuht1261]

#SemperFi 👍

[@berinyuytah-muki7161]

Raiders originated from ww2

[@the-spy-network]

Yes, indeed

[@12345678971926]

Why does the marines come up with the coolest tabs?

[@ThomasAAnderson-gi5qt]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FELLOW MAINES. 1775 DON'T TREAD ON ME. RAH MARINE CORPS SEMPER FIDELIS!

[@sjwilloughby-greene8214]

❤❤❤

[@Michael-h8l5m]

Raiders started in WW2

[@the-spy-network]

That's correct.

[@the-spy-network]

Correct, but they became what they are from 2016 onwards.

[@Troy428492]

@@the-spy-network U.S. Marine Corps bring the raiders back.

[@terrarecon]

The Raider name started in WWII, however, Raiders then and MARSOC Raiders are very different. Not bad simply different.

[@Michael-h8l5m]

@@terrarecon yeah but that doesn’t change the facts that they were SpecOps. The navy seals now aren’t the same as the navy seals of WW2. But we say they started in WW2. It’s still apart of the raiders history.

[@danmolnar6966]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@CANNONusmc]

RAH! SEMPER FI I

[@philmillership4252]

Are there any non special forces American units.

[@the-spy-network]

Loads of 'm.

[@dorothyburry42]

yeah it's just that the youtube fanboys don't care about them because why would they want to pretend to be them when they can pretend to be special (education ops) ops.?

[@genluard]

@@dorothyburry42i'm turtle

[@stephenwilson9872]

Storm and drought Dry or floods and destruction

[@stephenwilson9872]

And. All trade.

[@gun_toting_lefty]

Too many times in this video when talking about Force Recon you flash the Raider insignia. I'm neither, but I am a Marine. It's still a little insulting. Do better please.

[@the-spy-network]

Somewhere, you have a point. Only explain to me how you can be insulted, when you clearly point out you are neither of the two. I'm not sure what you want to achieve with this. Next to that, please also consider the lack of actual footage, so we are bound to using what is available or the closest thing to it in order to get our point across. Imho, I'm not insulting anyone, since calling Marine Raiders Force Recon or the other way around would surely not be considered an insult by any of the two. At the least it would be causing some confusion, but in that case refer back to my point about footage scarcity.

[@gun_toting_lefty]

@@the-spy-network Fair enough about lack of footage. Inconsiderate on my part. Though I am neither of the two I am a Marine and extremely proud of them both and know the different insignia. So yes when one is mentioned and the other's insignia or logo is flashed across the screen it does cause some confusion. I will grant "insulted" was misused on my part.

[@the-spy-network]

@@gun_toting_lefty it's not very often you encounter a stranger (who has a point) that points something out which results in to a friendly 'I know I'm wrong and will do better' conversation. However, on this channel, I've encountered this quite a few times on the comment sections of my video and I must admit, I really enjoy this and I appreciate your honesty. Thank you.

[@teresamoreno6650]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🏻🇺🇸

[@stephenwilson9872]

The amount of shipping ships. It will cost usa

[@scorpiudr7102]

We aren’t that cool but ANGLICO we still rule. We augment SOF and we do their mission. We are an orchestra of destruction just to help out. lol we also jump we got you SOF got your back

[@Jarod-te2bi]

Send them to fights poachers & animal trafficking.

[@the-spy-network]

Sounds good to me.

[@tesspeelz]

Hey guys

[@the-spy-network]

Hello...

[@CoastShuttle]

And then there's Air Force Pararescue....because sometimes even dumbass jarheads have to call 911. "Here we go, into the wild blue yonder...NOTHING WILL STOP THE US AIR FORCE!!"

[@bradleygonzalez1160]

Swift silent deadly Jesus is Lord Jesus Saves!

[@CalvinMorris-cf8jk]

I want to live the life of danger. recon ranger life of danger. marines kick butt.

[@the-spy-network]

Hope you'll get there one day!

[@CalvinMorris-cf8jk]

I have already been there and back. I am a old man.

[@the-spy-network]

Ah, couldn't tell. In that case, thank you for your service :)

[@dunexapa1016]

​@@CalvinMorris-cf8jk Are you a coward as well as an old man? Would you like to put this to the test?

[@ghostdog0342]

Spiritus Invictus

[@larryrehmann8166]

Marine Corps is just trying to compete with the Navy, Marines are Marines no matter the job skill. Once we break down and think one unit is better than another, you will fold. A sure there are many other men that are as qualified. As a Marine that retired over fifty years ago, I feel there isn’t any more cohesive. Separate rooms with baby blankets does not make it for togetherness Too many frills and money, it’s not my Marine Corps.😢

[@Faded_Scout22]

This is a bit inaccurate

[@the-spy-network]

You have any specific feedback for me?

[@Bodbyify]

@@the-spy-network Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought the raiders were created in the 40's? MARSOC was the first name when they came back but they renamed themselves Raiders in mid 2010's, right?

[@the-spy-network]

They are based of the Marine Raider Battalion which was formed in 1942. What happens after that is unclear to me,(which is why I have not mentioned it in the video probably should've done it) but it was indeed in the mid 2010's they rebranded or resurfaced..

[@Bismillah416]

🤝🏼♥️☀️☀️💙

[@shoktroop]

Hey they cupcake.. the MARIEN RADIERS were BORN in WWII. Get your crap together if your gonna make a video about them

[@the-spy-network]

They did, but this is not a history video. It's about the current day Marine Raiders, sweetiepie.

[@CowboyUp1371]

Recon is NOT special forces this is how I know you don't even know what you are talking about. Recon is NOT apart of SOCOM.

[@the-spy-network]

Read the title.. Special OPS. Not SF. And Force Recon was part of MARSOC. That was the Marines' commitment towards SOCOM, but unfortunately it was disbanded and they became MSOB's. Instead of just blatantly pointing out what's not true and spreading negativity, how about trying to educate us all with how it really works, since you know it so well :).

[@CowboyUp1371]

@@the-spy-network recon was NEVER apart of MARSOC that is not accurate at all.

[@CowboyUp1371]

Second I did read the title SPECIAL OPS FORCES... Gosh you are not very smart.

[@the-spy-network]

Everybody else is wrong, and you are right. Both Force Recon and Recon Battalions were put into Marine Special Operations Raider Battalions within SOCOM. This can literally all be found on the internet. Take care my friend. 👍🏻

[@PentiumThorn]

Yeah I did a rotation with MARSOC Raiders attached to us. Fox Company was the shit They gave us honorary Raider patches. We called Gulf Company the garbage company cause they were soooo bad. At the time...Raiders werent allowed to wear the patch or have it in the teamroom.

[@the-spy-network]

Dang.. that's awesome. Thank you for your service!

[@malikmuhammad8399]

They don't compare to the rangers. That's not to say they r not good at what they do.

[@the-spy-network]

Agreed, although They are likely just as capable, they only miss the reputation and size

[@malikmuhammad8399]

@the-spy-network I don't think they have the same skill set as rangers especially the RRC. Different level.

[@the-spy-network]

RRC is indeed another level. Their tier 1 for a reason of course.

[@robertvelardi5673]

Your nuts training is more raiders

[@malikmuhammad8399]

​@@robertvelardi5673rangers are tier 1 operators direct action. Everyone has heard of rangers. When i served i never once heard about the marine raiders. Lile i never heard the term. That doesnt mean they. Arent good but they r not at the level of rangers. DELTA Force pulls most of their recruits from the rangers. There is a reason for that.

[@pyeitme508]

ok

[@the-spy-network]

😅?

[@cumarkhaliif4817]

Hired in need off black hawks raider hired v barr😅😅😅

[@ralphriffle1126]

So the Marines are not so special so they fixed this by imatating the the seals and U.S. Army Rangers. At best they look like cheap knock offs. Well keep tooting your horn

[@the-spy-network]

I think SOF Marines are just as capable, but way less reputable due to being fairly new units.

[@user-lo7dy9yk5n]

God bless the Untied States Marine Corps.Thank for your service and God Bless President Biden and Vice President from California and really say -Go Army and really I will let the Air Force reserve know how great it is to have friends everywhere in the World 💪🌍.

[@xxkrnplaysxx1683]

Marines Elite???😂

[@the-spy-network]

Yep!

[@dumpsterchild5734]

Sometimes I hate to say this I think the u.s. Marine Recon could have been the Commandos they're basically very similar training as Navy Seals .. Navy Seals are very similar to Delta Force and that is a very serious Commando to me I think it was a waste of time you could just make the United States recalled into Commandos Elites instead they already had the training and all the skills and everything especially I think the Raiders don't really do much you always see Force Recon always been called to do almost everything

[@the-spy-network]

Marine Raiders are relatively new, since 2016, revived from a Ww2 unit. They need to prove themselves still, I guess

[@dumpsterchild5734]

@@the-spy-network I think the Recon Marines just got fuck over and yes I do believe the Recon Marines could have been Commandos a long time ago because they get the same training like Navy Seals

[@God-w-]

dude sounds like the voice actor from leminos video about jfk lol

[@the-spy-network]

What video is that?

[@gbody2617]

I always wanted to be a Marine infantry and earn my way to Force Recon and then move on to the Army 75th so I could try to get into Delta Force but a back injury took all of those dreams away in a split second. I know I had the mental strength and physically I want to think I was there or enough so to suffer the training but get through it. Oh well, some things aren't meant to be I guess!

[@the-spy-network]

I had a similar course in my mind, I wanted to be im SF as well, but had multiple injuries. I made it to training but my injuries kept getting worse. What I've learned in 10 weeks there has stayed with me all this time and will do so for the rest of my life. Somethings aren't meant to be, but cherish what is :). Take care bro.

[@MrSwccguy]

You're planning is fking terrible 😂 it wouldn't have worked out either way

[@daquetreed5522]

@@MrSwccguyI was thinking the exact same thing lol

[@chrisharm6242]

I always wanted to be a porn star,..but I couldn’t perform well with the camera on…I did bc a porn star,…but on the “other end” ..I hope my Dad doesn’t see this, I’m so embarrassed…S/F

[@gbody2617]

@@chrisharm6242 - I'm kinda a ex porn star because there are videos of me and some breezies who recorded me being with them without my knowledge so if I ever run across it in the future, I at least know who it is. 😆

[@dorothyburry42]

I'm pretty sure THE Marine Corps is the elite force, not some subdivision of it.

[@the-spy-network]

Well, that is of course subjected to personal opinion. I personally never heard of the elite USMC, I do have taken notice of elite units within the USMC.

[@Sonicmax8728]

Bro that is just an outdated thought. The Marine corps is not necessarily any more elite then the army is. This is coming’s from a Marine

[@DJF1985]

The USMC is an elite organization. Marine Infantry and other combat arms within the USMC have a very unique ethos and are incredibly aggressive compared to other units in the U S Military. There is a reason Marine Units got the toughest AO’s in Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam, Pacific, etc, etc. Elite Units in the Army such as the 173 Airborne, 82 Airborne, 10th Mountain, 101 Airborne/ Air Assualt, also got the really tough jobs. The above stated Units are all Elite. Special Ops Units are Specialized and incredibly trained to do very precise things. If you want real combat power call in the Marines or the Army Units mentioned above. By the way, an Army Mech Infantry and an Armored Div are incredibly destructive to anything facing them. Any Special Operator will attest to that. Semper Fi from a former Marine 0311 and an Army 11Bravo. Sorry for the rambling but this who’s elite shit aggravates me. Oh yeah, Rangers are definitely elite. Rangers lead the way. I think Rangers are very similar to Marine Infantry in their Ethos and Discipline; a very Gung Ho Organization that can take down just about anything.

[@MDR-hn2yz]

Agreed. But not just the grunts are aggressive. I was in helos in Al Anbar Province. Our combat flying in support of the ground pounders was on point! Our pilots and aircrew knew every time we went out there was some grunt in contact that needed a casevac or combat ressuply; or some bomb maker needed his door kicked in. And we made it happen. Semper Fi🇺🇸

[@dorothyburry42]

@@the-spy-network It's actually not personal opinion. If you ever learn to read you can read all about the Marine's history. Maybe when you reach puberty you can actually join.