No, on the whole they won't be pulling down the same Ops as SEALs other then to relieve SEALs from tasks at this point they shouldn't be doing - MARSOC will also be tasked (with 100% certainly) the role of being a QRF for SOF DA Ops when operating together -
As for the GB comparison, again, no. MARSOC will not be running with 12-man ODA's like is the common role for many GB Teams - They will help train foreign ally fighters (so in this sense yes).
The Corps is already in the door and from what I understand, Army & Navy officers on SOCOM are not handling it well and vainly trying to figure out a way to keep the Corps from stealing the show.
Too bad, cuz its too late.
This sounds like some Corps men that need to keep it in their pants. "hold me back" types. Too old to either worry or discuss that.
As for SECDEF Rumsfeld, he has been POTUS/CIC GWB best asset since being in office and truly a leader in making our SOF community more effective and lethal. (and for the record he is a big fan of the SEALs because they have the shortest OODA loop going anywhere within the SOF community).
Haha...I think we agree on most save that the Corps will indeed be pulling down SF & SEAL ops [and not all SF ops call for twelve man teams...see Germany | September 12th 2001].
The Army & Navy brass might say otherwise, but that same SECDEF is the one kicking them in their behinds for trying already to pull Marine SOC assets to support their operations.
No my friend, it is now only a matter of time & opportunity....one being short and the other being way long.
A SEAL's OODA loop? Or bro do not get me started! I've seen boot Marines pulling firewatch with better reaction skills than the SEALS tasked with infiltrating their perimeter. Haha...I guess it depends on just how roided up he [or prolly soon to be "she"] is before their is any action to observe.
Like I said, we'll see. ~wink~