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02-07-11, 01:51 PM
Commandant considers MARSOC MOS
By Gina Cavallaro - Staff writer
Posted : Monday Feb 7, 2011 5:45:31 EST
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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Marines who would like to forge a career as a MARSOC special operator may soon have their wish granted.Commandant Gen. Jim Amos is now considering a plan that could create a permanent career path, rather than forcing Marines to rotate back to the regular force after five years. Amos, who met with Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command leaders here Jan. 18, discussed the MOS and his intent to increase the number of operators and support personnel assigned to MARSOC, according to Marines who attended the meeting.
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The plan calls for creation of a primary MOS in which operators can compete for promotion over the course of a career with MARSOC. Currently, Marines are assigned to MARSOC only for five-year tours.
“We think this is an important part of our continued growth in terms of capacity and the ability to attract and keep well-qualified and competent Marines, offering them a clear career path with growth … and opportunities for promotion,” said MARSOC spokesman Maj. Jeffrey Landis, confirming that a plan to make the job a career path was presented to Amos during his visit to the command’s Stone Bay headquarters here.
By Gina Cavallaro - Staff writer
Posted : Monday Feb 7, 2011 5:45:31 EST
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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Marines who would like to forge a career as a MARSOC special operator may soon have their wish granted.Commandant Gen. Jim Amos is now considering a plan that could create a permanent career path, rather than forcing Marines to rotate back to the regular force after five years. Amos, who met with Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command leaders here Jan. 18, discussed the MOS and his intent to increase the number of operators and support personnel assigned to MARSOC, according to Marines who attended the meeting.
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The plan calls for creation of a primary MOS in which operators can compete for promotion over the course of a career with MARSOC. Currently, Marines are assigned to MARSOC only for five-year tours.
“We think this is an important part of our continued growth in terms of capacity and the ability to attract and keep well-qualified and competent Marines, offering them a clear career path with growth … and opportunities for promotion,” said MARSOC spokesman Maj. Jeffrey Landis, confirming that a plan to make the job a career path was presented to Amos during his visit to the command’s Stone Bay headquarters here.