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Service pathways

Where will you make your mark?

Work on the ground, support the force, care for your team, serve in aviation, or develop the intelligence behind the next operation. Choose the responsibility that makes you want to show up.

Find your place

Five ways to serve.

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01 / Combat support

Marine Raider Support

Move the force. Secure its operations. Be ready when the mission changes. Serve with the Marines who keep Special Operations Command in the fight.

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02 / Ground operations

Marine Raider

Train for direct action and reconnaissance. Earn your place in a team, then develop your specialties.

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03 / Team medicine

SARC

Provide the medical capability your team depends on. Train, integrate, and deploy with an assigned MSOT.

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04 / Special operations aviation

160th SOAR

Serve as aircrew or pursue pilot selection. Deliver aviation support that connects the task force to its mission.

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05 / Intelligence & liaison

CIA

Develop the intelligence picture. Connect information, support liaison work, and inform the campaign.

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A shared foundation

Everyone starts with Fundamentals Course.

All applicants complete an interview and, once accepted, Fundamentals Course. Your pathway determines the training that follows. Support and aircrew are continuing career choices, with opportunities to pursue other responsibilities as qualifications and unit needs allow.

Find your place in the task force.

Review the commitment. Choose your preferred pathway. Apply and meet with a recruiter.

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