What is the marine equivalent of the Navy SEALs?
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The Marine Raider Regiment, formerly known as the Marine Special Operations Regiment (MSOR), is a special operations force of the United States Marine Corps, part of Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC).
Do Marines train with SEALs?
While both special operations forces have ties to the U.S. Navy the answer is no. There is no such thing as a solider joining the Marines Corps and transferring over to the Navy BUD/S program to become a Navy SEAL.
Can any branch of service be a Navy SEAL?
You can apply to become a Navy SEAL as a civilian, a Navy sailor or even as a service member from another military branch. Both new recruits and active-duty military candidates must pass a battery of physical, technical and psychological exams.
What is the difference between Force Recon Marines and seals?
Force Recon has a specific mission focus and that is to support the Marine Expeditionary Force and Maritime Raid Force. Force Recon Marines also have a stronger infantry foundation. SEALS have the broader scope and budget.
Do recon Marines ever go on deployment?
Where there is a larger unit of US Marines going into harm’s way, Recon are the first ones in. But where there are not, Recon Marines are rarely deployed.
However, the overall consensus is that Navy SEAL training is more challenging and demanding because the special-ops force is more selective with fewer members compared to the Marines.
What is the difference between a Marine Raider and an Force Recon?
Force RECON units are usually assigned by the military to gather information in dangerous parts of the world, while Raiders are small lethal teams designed to eliminate high priority, dangerous targets. Regardless, every Marine is considered a more elite soldier compared to regular service members of the Army and Navy.