Also called: Marine Corps 0372, MARSOC
Marine Corps special-operations member who does direct action raids, reconnaissance, and partner-force training.
Raiders spend weeks in jungle, desert, or mountain training, then deploy in small teams with partner forces. They learn languages, advanced shooting, and medical skills. Many later work in federal law enforcement, security consulting, or as instructors.
RMC (base pay + housing/food allowances + tax advantage) for typical E-4 to E-8 ranks, 2026 estimate, plus special-operations, dive, jump, and demolition pays (often $500-$1,500/month combined). Reenlistment bonuses can reach $100k+ for senior operators.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 4 years after high school. Several years as a Marine, then MARSOC Assessment and Selection and a ~9-month Individual Training Course. Free-college benefits: Tuition Assistance (up to $4,500/yr) while serving, the Post-9/11 GI Bill (36 months of tuition + housing stipend) afterward, and SkillBridge internships before separating.
Ways in: Military, On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice, International Relations.
Growing about average. Military specialties are not in BLS projections. The services recruit for this job every year and openings track force size and retention rather than market growth.
Low risk for 10 years. Robots and drones assist; small-team raids and partner training stay human.
Classes: PE / strength training, A foreign language, PE / swimming.
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