144 Marine Special Operations School

Question 1

Discuss the mission MSOS

Answer 1

assess and select personnel for assignment to MARSOC operators

Question 2

Discuss the task of MSOS

Answer 2

Conduct A&S
0370 and 0372 MOS requirements
Conduct language and cultural training

Question 3

Dicuss MSOS components

Answer 3

HQ Co > S1-S6 & Medical
Special skills branch
SO training Co x4
A&S Branch
Education and Training

Question 4

Discuss CSO assignment and purpose

Answer 4

CSO are assigned to operator billets at the team, company and battalion level

Question 5

Discuss SOO assignment and purpose

Answer 5

SOO’s are assigned as TL’s company and battalion level

Question 6

Discuss A&S program

Answer 6

A&S is structured to determine if a candidate necessary 10 key attribute to complete entry level SOF training

Question 7

Discuss the phases of training CSO/SOO’s

Answer 7

Phase 0: In-processing and basic classes, TCCC, SERE, Swimming and hand2hand combat
Phase 1: Amphib ops, tatics and basic patrolling
Phase 2: Rifle and Pistol markmanship
Phase 3: SR tatics and technique
Phase: IW and UW operations