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During the Iran Hostage Crisis in 1979, Marcinko was one of two Navy representatives for a Joint Chiefs of Staff task force known as the TAT ( Terrorist Action Team ).

The purpose of the TAT was to develop a plan to free the American hostages held in Iran which culminated in Operation Eagle Claw.

In the wake of the debacle, the Navy saw the need for a full-time dedicated counter-terrorist team and tasked Marcinko with its design and development.