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Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) is responsible for all special forces operations that will be capable of responding to terrorism and threats to Canadians and Canadian interests around the world.
Composition
CANSOFCOM is composed of: CANSOFCOM is capable of operating as an independent formation but its primary focus is to generate Special Operations Forces (SOF) elements to support Canada Command (CANCOM) and the Canadian Expeditionary Force Command (CEFCOM). Integrating special operations forces in this manner will increase their impact in operations, as well as the range of options available to the government in the deployment of the Canadian Forces. Joint Task Force 2 Special Forces duties in Canada are performed by an elite counter-terrorism unit known as JTF2 (Joint Task Force 2. ...
The Joint Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defence Company of the Canadian Forces was created to provide an enhanced and deployable nuclear, biological and chemical defence response team (NBCRT) for support to the the Canadian Forces and the government of Canada. ...
The Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR) is a highly trained high mobility force that is capable of independent operations as well as supporting both special and conventional operations forces. ...
Special forces or special operations forces is a term used to describe relatively small military units raised and trained for reconnaissance, unconventional warfare and special operations. ...
Canada Command (Canada COM) is responsible for all domestic (Canadian) and North American continental joint military operations. ...
Canadian Expeditionary Force Command is a new operational element of the Canadian Forces. ...
Official Website The official website of Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) is located at http://www.cansofcom.forces.gc.ca/en/index_e.asp
Command Colonel David Barr, CD, has been the Commander of CANSOFCOM since its formation. Colonel David Barr, CD, has been the Commander of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command since its formation. ...
The Canadian Forces Decoration is a Canadian award given to officers and members of the Canadian Forces who have completed twelve years of military service. ...
Distinctive Uniform Members of CANSOFCOM wear the Tan beret. Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) is responsible for all special forces operations that will be capable of responding to terrorism and threats to Canadians and Canadian interests around the world. ...
The Tan beret has been adopted as official headdress by several special operations forces as a symbol of their unique capabilities. ...
Other Elite Canadian Forces members have the opportunity to undergo rigorous training of a variety of types; these soldiers are not necessarily employed in "special forces" roles. Some of this specialized training includes Army snipers, parachutists, pathfinders, and combat divers, as well as foreign training such as Ranger training with the US Army Rangers. Many soldiers so qualified utilize these skill sets in the environment of a regular combat arms unit and are not considered "special forces". This article does not cite its references or sources. ...
This article is about the military occupation. ...
An American Paratrooper using a MC1-B series parachute Paratroopers are soldiers trained in parachuting and generally operate as part of an airborne force. ...
One version of the patch worn on the uniforms of American pathfinders who served during World War II. During World War II, the pathfinders were a group of volunteers selected within the Airborne units who were specially trained to operate navigation aids to guide the main airborne body to the...
Official force name 75th Ranger Regiment Rangers Other names Airborne Rangers Army Rangers Task Force Ranger U.S. Army Rangers Branch U.S. Army Chain of Command USASOC Description Special Operations Force, rapidly deployable light infantry force. ...
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Marine Commando Regiment On January 30, 2007, the Ottawa Citizen reported on the forthcoming creation of a Marine Commando Regiment, to be based in Comox, B.C. and initially consisting of 250 members. The unit will be responsible for responding to seaborne terrorist incidents, as well as Non-combatant Evacuation Operations in countries accessible by water.[1] January 30 is the 30th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the CE era. ...
The Comox are a group of Salishan speaking people in British Columbia. ...
Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Latin: Splendour without diminishment) Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo - Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 36 - Senate seats 6 Confederation July 20, 1871 (6th province) Area Ranked 4th - Total 944,735 km...
According to United States Military Joint Publication 3-07. ...
See also The Canadian Forces (French: Forces canadiennes), abbreviated as CF (French: FC), are the combined armed forces of Canada. ...
Canadian Expeditionary Force Command is a new operational element of the Canadian Forces. ...
Canada Command (Canada COM) is responsible for all domestic (Canadian) and North American continental joint military operations. ...
Shoulder sleeve patch of the 1st Special Service Force. ...
External Links
References - ^ "New JTF2 site part of military overhaul," The Ottawa Citizen, 30 Jan 07. canada.com. Retrieved on January 30, 2007.
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