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Oak Grove Technologies LLC

MARFORSOC has tasked the Marine Raider Training Center (MRTC) to train, equip, and protect its personnel; to prepare them for potential isolating events, enhance recovery efforts, and reduce the ...

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Oak Grove Technologies LLC

MARFORSOC has tasked the Marine Raider Training Center (MRTC) to train, equip, and protect its personnel; to prepare them for potential isolating events, enhance recovery efforts, and reduce the ...

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Athenix Solutions Group

... be a former Marine Raider. Graduated from one of the following courses: o USASOC - Special Forces Units: Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC) - Ranger Units: Ranger School - PSYOP:

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As of Jun 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for marine raider in the United States is $26.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.36 and $31.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much money do Marine Raiders make?

Marine Raiders are members of the U.S. Marine Corps special operations forces, and their pay is based on military pay scales. As of 2023, enlisted Marine Raiders typically earn between $2,500 and $4,500 per month, depending on rank and years of service, with additional allowances for deployment, housing, and special skills. They also receive benefits such as healthcare, retirement, and combat pay when deployed.

How to become a raider in the Marines?

To become a Marine Raider, you must first enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps and complete basic training (boot camp). Afterward, you need to qualify for and complete the Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) assessment and selection process, which includes physical fitness, psychological screening, and specialized training. Successful candidates then undergo the Marine Raider Assessment and Selection course and, if selected, complete the Marine Raider Training Course to earn the designation.

What are Marine Raiders?

Marine Raiders are elite special operations forces within the United States Marine Corps, officially known as the Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC). They are highly trained in direct action, special reconnaissance, counter-terrorism, and foreign internal defense missions. Marine Raiders are selected from experienced Marines and undergo rigorous selection and training to operate in small, specialized teams. They often work alongside other U.S. and allied special operations units around the world.

What are some common challenges faced by Marine Raiders during joint operations with other military units?

Marine Raiders often collaborate with various branches of the U.S. military and international partners, which can present unique challenges such as differences in communication styles, operational procedures, and equipment compatibility. Adapting quickly to these differences and fostering effective teamwork is crucial for mission success. Marine Raiders must also maintain high levels of physical readiness and mental resilience, as joint operations can be fast-paced, unpredictable, and sometimes require working in austere environments.

What is the difference between Marine Raider vs Marine Scout Sniper?

AspectMarine RaiderMarine Scout Sniper
Required CertificationsBasic Marine training, specialized Raider trainingBasic Marine training, sniper school certification
Work EnvironmentSpecial operations units, tactical missionsReconnaissance, precision shooting in various terrains
Employer & Industry UsageU.S. Marine Corps, special operationsU.S. Marine Corps, infantry units

Marine Raiders and Marine Scout Snipers both serve in the U.S. Marine Corps but have different roles. Raiders focus on special operations and tactical missions, requiring specialized training beyond basic Marine skills. Scout Snipers specialize in reconnaissance and precision shooting, often working within infantry units. While both roles require Marine training and additional certifications, Raiders are more involved in direct action and special operations, whereas Scout Snipers focus on reconnaissance and target elimination.

Is MARSOC harder than Navy Seals?

Marine Raiders (MARSOC) and Navy SEALs are both elite special operations forces with rigorous training programs. While SEAL training is often considered more physically demanding and has a longer training pipeline, MARSOC also requires high physical fitness, advanced combat skills, and mental resilience. The difficulty varies based on individual strengths and specific selection processes, but both are highly challenging careers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Marine Raider, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Marine Raider, you need exceptional physical fitness, advanced combat training, and completion of the Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) Assessment and Selection process. Proficiency with specialized weaponry, communications equipment, and survival systems is also required, along with continuous tactical and technical training. Leadership, mental resilience, teamwork, and adaptability are vital soft skills for operating in high-stress, unpredictable environments. These abilities are crucial for mission success, the safety of the team, and effective execution of specialized operations.
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Infographic showing various Marine Raider job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,632 per year, or $26.7 per hour.

JROTC Senior Marine Instructor

Oxford School District

Oxford, MS • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
High School Teaching/Marine Corps JROTC Instructor
Date Posted:
10/14/2025
Location:
Oxford High School
Date Available:
11/03/2025
Position Title:
JROTC Senior Marine Instructor
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Department:
Curriculum
Reports to:
Principal
Location:
Oxford High School
Salary Scale:
Minimum Instructor Pay Scale
Position Type:
Full Time
Salary Range:
Description of Position:
The Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (MCJROTC) Senior Marine Instructor (SMI) serves as the institutional leader in managing and conducting the MCJROTC program in accordance with United States Marine Corps regulatory guidelines and school district rules, regulations, and policies. The instructor ensures the instructional, operations, and administrative mission of the MCJROTC program is accomplished. This individual is responsible for providing classroom instruction to cadets as established within the curriculum's program of instruction (POI) as provided by MCJROTC and school district guidelines and policies. The instructor adheres to MCJROTC Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) relating to administration, control, and training of cadets. Finally, this person establishes and maintains viable co-curricular activities such as Color Guards, Drill Teams, Raider Teams, Rifle Teams, Physical Fitness Teams and Academic / Cyber Teams.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Leads and manages a MCJROTC unit and advises and coordinates with the Principal, MCJROTC Regional Director, and other agencies in ensuring that the JROTC Program is administered in accordance with Federal and State laws, regulations, and policies.
  • Maintains good relations with school authorities, faculty, and the student body; maintains current regulations, policies, and procedures and maintains contact with parents of all cadets experiencing academic or behavioral problems.
  • Ensures all JROTC classes are conducted utilizing the lesson plans contained in the current Marine Corps JROTC Program of Instruction (POI).
  • Utilizes all available instructional and administrative equipment and software to include but not limited to the computers, LCD projectors, Cadet Record Manager (CRM), Turning Point Performance Systems (TPS), SMART Boards, Promethium Boards, etc.
  • Conducts a public affairs effort in the local area middle and elementary schools, among school and community officials, civic groups, parent-teacher groups and other individuals or groups, designed to further the understanding of JROTC, the school and the Marine Corps.
  • Enrolls students in JROTC and supports school officials while executing the curriculum and the integrated and co-curricular activities.
  • Directs and participates in community service events with cadets, including weekend duties as applicable.
  • Prepares an annual and weekly training schedule.
  • Establishes and maintains at least two integrated or co-curricular teams, e.g., drill team, rifle team, raider team, academic team, cyber team.
  • Supports and maintains a "Cadet-run" JROTC unit.
  • Ensures instructors share in teaching responsibilities.
  • Maintains accountability of all equipment, IAW MCO 1533.6E and the Marine Corps JROTC SOP, including items requiring formal accountability (i.e., air rifles), informal accountability (i.e., clothing) and durable items costing $5,000 or less (i.e., automation, computers, audiovisual), but still requiring property accountability.
  • Encourages all cadets who are Juniors or Seniors to pursue post-secondary education and to apply for at least one scholarship.
  • Ensures that JROTC unit areas are neat and orderly: current chain of command photos, Cadet creed, core abilities and mission statement are present and all sensitive items are secured.
  • Submits required reports, as necessary, in accordance with MCO 1533.6E and the Marine Corps JROTC SOP.
  • Performs other duties as agreed upon by an appropriate administrator or their representative and IAW DD Form 3202, Memorandum of Agreement to Establish and Operate a Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Unit and the Marine Corps specific service addendum.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
  • Requires frequent weekend duties as directed on co-curricular event schedules.
  • Instructors may teach by expertise and preference in subject areas, rather than strictly by Leadership Education levels.
  • Completes all Marine Corps JROTC Instructor certification requirements as specified in MCO 1533.6E and the Marine Corps JROTC SOP and all Georgia JROTC Instructor requirements as specified by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GAPSC).
  • Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College/University.
  • Certified by the Marine Corps JROTC Director as a Marine Corps JROTCinstructor.
  • Service Requirement. Have active duty or reserve service in the United States Marine Corps, as a Commissioned Officer in grades W-1 through O-6.
  • Category of Service Requirement. Category of service falls into one of the following six categories of service:
    • (a) Be in a retired or Fleet Reserve status.
    • (b) Have been approved for retirement benefits under the Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) with 15 to 19 years of active-duty service in the Marine Corps.
    • (c) Be a retired USMCR member.
    • (d) Have been approved for retirement benefits for a medical disability.
    • (e) Be an honorably discharged Marine Officer, who has served eight (8) or more years of service and must be honorably discharged five or less years from the date of application.
    • (f) Be a Marine Officer currently serving in the SMCR.

**All employees hired by the school district must pass a criminal background and child abuse registry check.**
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS
Master's degree from an accredited College/University
Last Revised:
10/20/2025

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