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Originally Posted by Heiligen Wherewolf
Sorry if this is a dumb question but it is really bugging me, I am aware that the USMC uses USAF Forward Air Controller's for their infantry but I was wondering if MARSOC uses them? If so do they fill a role in the squad and use the squads/fireteam's identification patches? If anyone can give me some information on this it would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
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AFAIK USAF TACPs(I assume thats who you are referring to) only work with the Army, not USMC. Infantry battalions would have USMC Pilots and other pers trained/employed as a FAC.
Also, the USMC has ANGLICO units that support the MAGTF/FMF and non USMC units - they've supported British units in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air-Nav...iaison_Company
Here's some pics of MARSOC JTACs
http://www.marines.mil/unit/marsoc/P...0CAS%20225.jpg
http://www.marines.mil/unit/marsoc/P...0CAS%20316.jpg
http://www.marines.mil/unit/marsoc/P...0CAS%20325.jpg
http://www.marines.mil/unit/marsoc/P...0CAS%20384.jpg
http://img391.imageshack.us/img391/3...ocjtac1nr1.jpg
http://d3.static.dvidshub.net/media/...409518_q75.jpg
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Originally Posted by Cthulu
Hope this is ok.
We´re some guys playing airsoft in Norway, work in progress.
USMC impression.
After these pictures were taken, we´ve accuiered some more helmets, and desert shoes. (I´m the guy without the uniform top-part, hung-over and didn´t find it before the shoot...)
http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/...t/e0ef646a.jpg
http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/...t/d6d06542.jpg
waiting on some more photos from the photographer, takes about 6-10 hours per picture... 
EDIT;
I might add this.
Theres a mix of MTV´s and Force Recon vests here, all from FLYYE.
Different pouches for different assignments within the squad etc.
The SPR have allso gotten a better sight, better foot, and small m4 mags. |
Guys look pretty good, some things stand out though, ie the wrong boots, some guys have sloppy bloused pants, laces sticking out. Also why are guys holding their AEGs like a right handed person, but pistols are set up(holster and ammo pouches) like a left handed shooter?
What kind of USMC impression are you guys going for? Grunt/Infantry or Recon/FR/MARSOC? If doing a grunt impression or training might want to be clean shaven for a more accurate look as well.