How long does it take to go from civilian to MARSOC operator?

Requirements:

•Minimum GT: 105 (no waivers accepted)

•Minimum PFT score: 225 (regardless of age)

•Male

•Enlisted: Any MOS, E-4 to E-5, between 3 and 7 years time in service; MARSOC is no longer accepting Staff Sergeants.

•No NJP within the last 12 months or no more than 2 in current contract. No NJP as an Officer.

•No derogatory Page 11 entries within the last 12 months. SNCO & Officer’s with derogatory Page 11 entries require a waiver.

•No incidents of drug abuse or possession.

•No adverse fitness reports within 12 months

•No court martial convictions

•Marine must be medically fit and have a current record of NSW/SO Duty Medical Examination.

•Must have a minimum of 3 months remaining on current contract or by extension to participate in the scheduled A&S and, if selected, be willing to reenlist or extend to meet minimum 36 month CSO obligated assignment tour at MARSOC. Officers must be willing to execute 48 month obligated assignment tour upon completion of ITC.

•Marine must have an adjudicated eligibility Secret in JPAS or command NACLC submitted date.

You can forget Afghanistan. The Marines will be long gone by next year. A Presence means contractors, advisors, & logistics people.

Making it during your first enlistment is highly unlikely!

many many years. get started now