Naval forces, SOCOM continue requirement discussion on SOF LE

By Lee Hudson / July 6, 2016 at 10:10 AM
The Navy and Marine Corps continue to develop relationships with U.S. Special Operations Command through a liaison element, but it has not yet been determined whether the capability is an enduring requirement, according to an official. Col. Robert Fulford, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit commanding officer, told reporters during a June 30 Pentagon roundtable "there's definitely an appetite" from the Navy and Marine Corps to have a SOF LE as part of an Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit, but the capability...

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