Come along to MARSOC training, where the Marine Corps grooms its top operators

For the last decade, the Marine Corps' special operations command (MARSOC) has trained top operators at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. 

Since February 24, 2006, Marines have spent an average of 11 months of grueling training in order to join the elite tier of the Corps'.

Some of the physical assessments include a 300 yard swim in cammies and a brutal 12-mile timed rucksack run carrying 45 pounds of gear.

In honor of the tenth birthday of MARSOC, come along and see what the training is like.

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MARSOC training begins with Phase One, a 10 week long course that focuses on basic skills that all operators will need to master.

These skills include general fitness ...

... And significantly more advanced swimming skills.