How good is JTF2?

In 2017, a JTF2 sniper successfully eliminated a target at 3,540 meters holding the world record for longest kill-shot ever. Read more about JTF2’s record-breaking sniper kill. JTF2 remains the only foreign special operation unit to be conducted into American Tier 1 ranking (Along with Delta and Seal Team 6).

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How do you become a joint in Task Force 2?

General Requirements for all candidates:

Minimum two years’ military service for Regular forces;
Minimum three years’ military service for Reserve forces.
Obtain security clearance.
Obtain approval from chain of command;
Complete Pre-Screening Physical Fitness Test (Section 3.2).
Pass appropriate medical examination:

What side arm does JTF2 use?

SIG Sauer P226 sidearm. SIG Sauer P320 sidearm currently pulled from service pending investigation, following an accidental discharge which injured a JTF-2 member. In June 2021, an enquiry completely exonerated the weapon as the cause of the accidental discharge.

What does Joint Task Force 2 do?

Joint Task Force 2 (JTF 2) is an extremely high-readiness and precise special operations forces unit. JTF 2 exists to protect the Canadian national interests and combat terrorism and threats to Canadians at home and abroad.

What is JTF2 motto?

Canadian Special Operations Forces Command. Garrison/HQ. Dwyer Hill. Motto(s) Latin language: Facta Non Verba (Deeds, Not Words)

Why is it called JTF2?

JTF2 consists of volunteers from three branches of the Canadian Armed Forces. The name comes from the military’s standard designation for units that are made up of service members from more than one branch of the military.

What is the Canadian equivalent to Navy Seals?

Joint Task Force 2
Canada has its own version of the elite U.S. Navy SEAL Team 6 that is just as capable at counterterrorism, hostage rescue, and other sensitive missions. Known as Joint Task Force 2 and based near Ottawa, the unit keeps tight-lipped about its operations.

What weapons do the JTF2 use?

Special Forces | Arms & Equipment

1982. Barrett M82. Anti-Tank / Anti-Material Rifle (AMR)
1995. Benelli M3 Super 90. Pump-Action / Semi-Automatic Shotgun.
1921. Browning M2. Multi-role Heavy Machine Gun (HMG)
1969. Colt / AAI M203.
1984. Colt Canada / Diemaco C7.
1988. Colt Canada / Diemaco C8.
1994. Colt M4.
1993. Colt M4A1 SOPMOD.

What sniper rifle does JTF2 use?

McMillan TAC-50
The sniper and his spotter had used a McMillan TAC-50 . 50 heavy caliber sniper rifle. According to the Globe and Mail, the kill was verified by video “and other data.”

How strong is JTF2?

Team Composition: the actual size of JTF2 remains classified. However, it is believed the unit is 250 operators strong. JTF2 is commanded by a Lieutenant-Colonel and members are selected from volunteers in the army, navy, and air force.

What is the joint JTF 2 Special Operations Unit?

JTF 2 works alongside many other special operations forces, such as Delta Force, Seal Team Six, and the British SAS, and has distinguished itself as a highly-secretive, world-class special operations unit.

How big was the Joint Task Force 2 in 2001?

The federal budget of December 2001 allocated approximately $120 million over six years to expand unit capabilities and double its size to an estimated 600 personnel, as part of the overall plan following the attacks of September 11, 2001. Joint Task Force 2’s motto is facta non verba, latin for “deeds not words”.

What happened to JTF 2 in Afghanistan?

After the events of 9/11, the unit was committed to the international special operations forces coalition in Afghanistan. This deployment was the first time JTF 2 was used in a major combat role outside Canada. Our unit continues to accept Notice of Intents (NOIs) and applications from Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members during COVID-19.

What does JTF2 mean?

Joint Task Force 2 ( JTF2) (French: Force opérationnelle interarmées 2, FOI 2) is a special operations force of the Canadian Armed Forces. It is a high-readiness counter-terrorism unit within the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command, and is currently based at Dwyer Hill, near Ottawa, Ontario.