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Okay lets just put it out there once and for all. Marine Corps Security Forces Regt encompasses Marine Security Force Companies, Fleet Anti-Terrorist Security Teams, and Recapture Tactics Teams.
MCSF Regt is headquartered at :Norfolk Va
Elements of MCSF are assigned world wide to naval installations that in the opinion of the Chief of Naval Operations and Commandant of the Marine Corps represent a high value target or security risk.
Marines who wish to enlist for the Marine Corps Security Forces enlist as infantry men and following completion of ITB the Marine will attend Naval Security Group Activity in Chesapeake Va for Security Forces Training before being assigned to eithier a MCSF Co or a FAST Plt or an RTT. All assignments are made by MCSF HQ Bn based on the current needs of the Bn. Upon completion uf Security Forces Training the Marine is given the secondary MOS 8152 MCSF Guard. Other MOS'S in MCSF are 8153 Training Cadre and 8154 CQB Qualified.
Marine Security Forces are in reality a combination and more stream lined approach to the former system of Marine Barracks Duty and Sea Duty.
MCSF Co's now take the place of the Old Marine Barracks Co.'s in providing installation security and a reaction force.
FAST Takes the place of ships detachments and provides the fleet with protection and security against attacks and provides a short time period expeditionary capability.
Lets talk about the Anti-Terrorist Aspect:
FAST is a protective measure against terrorist they are billed as counter-terror however if you believe that simply by having this designation you will be actively hunting terrorists, taking down terrorists or kicking doors in search of terrorists you are wrong. That is not FAST's mission. There are elements with that mission farther up the food chain that exsist to do this.FAST is a security force. The current discussions being had and questions being ask here are why FAST has been hung with the moniker
MCSF Regt is headquartered at :Norfolk Va
Elements of MCSF are assigned world wide to naval installations that in the opinion of the Chief of Naval Operations and Commandant of the Marine Corps represent a high value target or security risk.
Marines who wish to enlist for the Marine Corps Security Forces enlist as infantry men and following completion of ITB the Marine will attend Naval Security Group Activity in Chesapeake Va for Security Forces Training before being assigned to eithier a MCSF Co or a FAST Plt or an RTT. All assignments are made by MCSF HQ Bn based on the current needs of the Bn. Upon completion uf Security Forces Training the Marine is given the secondary MOS 8152 MCSF Guard. Other MOS'S in MCSF are 8153 Training Cadre and 8154 CQB Qualified.
Marine Security Forces are in reality a combination and more stream lined approach to the former system of Marine Barracks Duty and Sea Duty.
MCSF Co's now take the place of the Old Marine Barracks Co.'s in providing installation security and a reaction force.
FAST Takes the place of ships detachments and provides the fleet with protection and security against attacks and provides a short time period expeditionary capability.
Lets talk about the Anti-Terrorist Aspect:
FAST is a protective measure against terrorist they are billed as counter-terror however if you believe that simply by having this designation you will be actively hunting terrorists, taking down terrorists or kicking doors in search of terrorists you are wrong. That is not FAST's mission. There are elements with that mission farther up the food chain that exsist to do this.FAST is a security force. The current discussions being had and questions being ask here are why FAST has been hung with the moniker
FAKE ASS SEAL TEAM
Because a buncha 8152 boots shot off their pie holes in front of some operators about how badass FAST was.
RTT- Are deployed in strategic locations throughout the world and are given the opportunity for advance training. But right now you don't need to worry about RTT's or getting there.
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