The color(s) red, gold, black, and silver is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
"SPECIAL OPERATIONS"
The mark consists of a circular design bordered by a gold band, within which is a red band. Within this red band are the words "SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS FORCES". Inside this red band is another gold band, surrounding an interior circular field of gold. Within that is a black design suggesting the tip of a spear. Within that is the official emblem of the United States Marine Corps, namely, a silver globe with white and black shadowing lines, a silver eagle with white and black shadowing lines perched atop the globe, with the eagle holding in its mouth a streaming banner bearing the words "SEMPER FIDELIS" and a gold anchor and anchor rode with white and black shadowing lines positioned partially behind the globe, with silver ropes with white and black shadowing lines on them wrapped around the top and bottom of the anchor.
The English translation of "SEMPER FIDELIS" in the mark is "ALWAYS FAITHFUL".