Canada special ops

CANSOFCOM - The commander of special operations forces OF CANADA
Command Force spetsoperatsii of Canada is one of the youngest associations among NATO members. It was formed in 2006 spetsoperatsiite But Canadians are not novices. First Canadian Battalion, which initially consisted of 700 people during the Second World War is among the first group of special service in the U.S. Army, which fought valiantly in southern Europe.

"The Devil's Brigade" - the first special section in Canada

The first group of special service in the U.S. Army during the war fought in Italy in the elite group includes Canadian and American fighters. Canadians are represented by the battalion, which includes 47 officers and 650 privates, which are about a quarter of the U.S. group. Preparation of Canadians is very tense - it involves jumping with a parachute, ski-trekking and mountaineering, each fighter is required to make use of explosives and use any weapon, melee, night classes in tactics, the use of captured weapons complete curriculum .
The purpose of these exercises is Canadians to become the striking force of U.S. troops. On it is imminent raids against strategic positions of the enemy, desantirane parachute behind enemy lines. Because of its high efficiency flu is called "The Devil's Brigade".

In the mountains of Italy

The group arrived in November 1943 in Italy. At that time, Fifth U.S. Army prepares to take over the mountains that conceal Cassino from the south. The group is to expel the Germans from the top of Monte la la Monte and Difensa Remetanea. Using ropes Canadians climb fog coating Monte le Difens and surprised the Germans. After bloody fighting, was captured and peak la Monte Remetanea. In its first baptism of fire "Brigade of the devil" lost 511. After fighting for the conquest of the mountain Monte Mazho and other mountain ridges, which can control the main road Naples - Rome. In these battles the Canadian battalion lost 67 people. After they conquered the mountain Mazho two heights. At the same time other parts of the Fifth Army area released by the Germans east of Cassino. Thanks to the successful actions of the US-Canadian units found the way to Rome.
The group is izratena in Anzio and February 1, 1944 it already amounted to 1233 people. Canadians occupied the front, deployed about 8 kilometers, and after a week the Germans were rejected at a great distance from the channel Mussolini.
In these fights is distinguished Canadian Tommy Prince, who took part in night raids and brings intelligence behind enemy lines.
Despite the general success Canadian Battalion in the fighting near Anzio to May 9, 1944 is 384 killed. After fighting near Anzio Canadians were sent to die and dookomplektuvat. In the battalion also includes 15 officers and 240 soldiers and sergeants.

The offensive against Rome

Among the fighters who first come in the eternal city, and Canadians are from "The Devil's Brigade". In late May, the group headed to Alpieviya time, one of two routes that lead to Rome from the south. Soon the Canadian battalion took over the mountain Monte Arestino the entrance of the valley, then conquered the city Artenu. They began the offensive against Rome the morning of June 3, but at midnight krayninite reach the Italian capital. After one hour receive a warrant to seize the bridge over the Tiber. After the fall of Rome, even before finishing the Italian campaign, the first group of special service leave Italy to take part in battles in southern France in December 1944 in Rome Operation Brigade of the devil "losing 185 people.

Is it the Canadian Forces Command spetsoperatsii?

According to the government of the forces spetsoperatsii must react quickly and adapt to the situation be kept under a high degree of readiness to respond adequately to the actions of the opponent. The main task of the command of forces spetsoperatsii is to provide fast conducting special operations in the interest of the Government of Canada, both domestically and abroad.
The tasks of the CCO Command are:
1. Conducting counterterrorism operations by the offensive and defensive, making it possible to prevent or restrain terrorist threats or to adequately respond to them.
2. Conducting operations to combat terrorism in the complex conditions of the marine environment of ships and coastal stationary objects.
3. Conducting other complex spetsoperatsii in and outside the country - keeping special reconnaissance, direct action, defense tasks, the evacuation of citizens of Canada.

WCS Canada Command (CANSOFCOM) is responsible for protecting Canadians from terrorism and threats associated with it. Main guiding document for the command is the National Anti-terrorist plan and fight terrorism. The plan regulates the use of military parts. Command may establish highly targeted groups to conduct spetsoperatsii with a different focus - from hostage rescue to conduct a special intelligence outside Canada. Command is able to prevent the use of weapons of mass destruction.

Structure of Command forces spetsoperatsii

Command WCS Canada comprises four divisions stationed in different cities of the province of Ontario.
- United target group (Joint Task Force 2 (JTF 2);
- Canadian Regiment for spetsoperatsii (Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR);
- 427-a avioeskadrila for spetsoperatsii (427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron (SOAS);
- Canadian division united to resolve the incident in the event of a threat of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons.
The oldest Canadian anti-terrorism division was merged target group in April 2010 celebrated its 17 th birthday.

United target group - 2

United target group - 2, was established on April 1, 1993, when armed forces take responsibility for the execution of counterterrorism operations. Originally fighters are selected from all genera forces, but rangers are preferred and sappers. Over 90's situation requires a change in the squad and expand its functions. After the events of September 11, 2001 JTF-2 consistently develop methods of combating terrorists, technique and tactics of action.
JTF-2 belongs to the Canadian Forces, the division is subject to the Force Commander of Special Operations. Servicemen from the part entitled to the same social support and medical care as other soldiers in the army.
After the terrorist attacks in New York devoted $ 120 million for expanding the unit, then increased the numerical strength of the group and improved its material and technical base.
The commander of the group JTF-2 is a lieutenant colonel. The group is composed of assault and logistics areas. According to some data structure of JTF-2 resembles the structure of SAS. It is known that the subdivision is made up of groups of 24 or 32 soldiers, commanded by Captain. In the full composition of these groups are rarely used, mainly for assaults and raids. Patrol using groups of four fighters, and each group is divided into four subgroups 6-8 fighters. In this way the group operates in Afghanistan in the performance of intelligence tasks. Each group has specialization - diving and mountain training, special parachute training and more.

Selection and assemble

All staff undergo a thorough examination of suitability for service. Those who want to serve in the assault group, undergo further selection and preparation. Every soldier in the Canadian Army could do in JTF-2 after two years service. Candidates for the assault group are checked according to basic criteria, in addition to test their abilities to work group in a stressful situation. Ten candidates fail to address only two. Standards for selection are scientifically developed and tested in the learning center Duayer Hill of the armed forces of Canada.
The personnel of the group is divided into different categories:
- Fighters assault division spetsoperatsii (Special Operations Assaulters - SOA) - they go in the regular army service and participate in spetsoperatsii;
- Steering special craft (Special Operations Coxswain - SO Cox'n) - they are selected among the staff sergeant of the regular and spare parts, they must meet the requirements of the commanders of JTF-2;
- Support units and specialists - they are selected among the regular and spare parts in accordance with the requirements of JTF-2.

Bios of assault division perform special operations and counterterrorism tasks - the liberation of hostages, patrols during spetsoperatsiya, monitoring, aggressive action. Applicants must have a high professional level in its a military specialty.
Recruitment for the post of steering vessels takes place once vacancies occur. Commanders for this position are sergeants. The main task is to manage military inflatable boats and boats at sea during spetsoperatsiya.

Preparation of attack units

After passing a selected candidate admitted to the implementation of the curriculum to prepare for shturmovika in spetsoperatsiite. Sergeants and officers uorant-at this stage receive a new rank - Corporal. Assigned undergo a course to combat terrorism and intelligence-subversive training. Of terrorism involves the release of hostages by all modes. The program studies the different buildings and constructions, means of transport pathways in them fighting in a confined space. In the basis of the squad there is a building that resembles the House of murderers "of SAS, where the fighters worked various methods for releasing the hostages. The program enters and mining explosive case, worked to landings by airplanes and helicopters, in complex conditions, water, mountain and desert. The course provided a mountain, ski preparation, survival.
The composition of JTF-2 and enter combat swimmers.

Regiment for spetsoperatsii

Canadian Regiment of spetsoperatsii (Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR) has a high degree of readiness and resolve a wide range of spetszadachi. It consists of three companies and company support. As part of the armed forces enter into Special Operations Command. The commander of the regiment Lieutenant Colonel Greg Smith was appointed in 2008, he received combat experience in Croatia and Afghanistan.
Each year the regiment recruits young people. Office regiment is complex and responsible, it requires intensive specialized training.
Operator position requires a number of specializations in various fields.
Candidates for the regiment to be physically strong and resilient, mentally stable and emotionally stable, good to work in groups and take responsibility for their actions.
Physical testing passes for two days.
The first day is held bi-directional running on 20 meters after 40 pushups without resting, 40 squats for one minute, five classes of parallel bars and fighting in swimming test in battle armor, boots and weapons. The next day, the candidate made 13-mile march naskok a backpack of 35 kg, maximum time to bridge the gap - 2 hours and 26 minutes. Should carry an early 100 meters per minute. During the so-called. evaluation stage (CSOR Assessment Phase (CSOR AP), which continues seven days, the candidates operating at the limits of their physical and moral capabilities. Instructors checked the ability of candidates to work in a group, physical strength and endurance, the existence of leadership qualities and interpersonal skills communication. tactical scenarios require applicants ability to make decisions under psychological pressure, in extreme physical exertion. Upon successful completion of CSOR SOBQ candidates pass rate (Special Operations Basic Qualification course), which lasted six months. At that time, cadets learn basic and new knowledge. studied under the guidance of instructors of different systems weapons, means of communication, comprehensive program of medical training, patrolling and navigation, various evacuation methods. After the successful completion of a contract servicemen for three years.
An element of Canada Command is CCO-427 and Special Operations Squadron. It was established in 1942 is situated on the air base in Petavava, Province of Ontario. Squadron has a high alert, ensure the implementation of tasks assigned tactical groups spetsoperatsii. Furthermore, the operation carried out and search and rescue.