Force Reconnaissance Marines and SOCOM

What was the decision made by General Alfred Gray in the mid-1980s regarding Force Reconnaissance Marines?

• To merge them with the Navy SEALs

• To integrate them into SOCOM

• To keep them independent from SOCOM

• To disband them entirely

What was the original intent of SOCOM when it was established in 1987?

• To operate independently of the US military

• To exclude the Army from its command

• To focus solely on anti-terrorist operations

• To include all Special Operations forces from all military services

Why were Force Reconnaissance Marines often overlooked for important missions?

• They were focused on domestic operations

• They lacked the necessary training

• They were not part of SOCOM

• They were too small in number

What prompted the Marines to eventually join SOCOM in 2006?

• Pressure from the Navy

• A change in leadership

• A need for more special operations capabilities post-9/11

• A desire for more funding

What happened to Force Recon units after the Marines joined SOCOM?

• They were disbanded and never reformed

• They were merged with the Air Force

• They were integrated into the Army

• They were disbanded but later rebuilt