2nd Commando Regiment (Australia)
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The 2nd Commando Regiment (2 Cdo Regt) is a special forces unit of the Australian Army and is part of Special Operations Command. The regiment was established on 19 June 2009 when the 4th Battalion RAR (Commando) was renamed. It is based at Holsworthy, New South Wales. The 2nd Commando Regiment trains and has served with coalition special forces units,[6] and is highly regarded by these units.[4] The regiment has been involved in operations in East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan, where it was used in a direct action warfighting role.[7] It has also been involved in domestic security operations including the 2006 Commonwealth Games and the 2014 G20 Leaders Summit. The regiment is the Command's capability lead for strike and recovery.[8][9]
2nd Commando Regiment | |
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Active | 1 February 1997 (as 4 RAR Cdo) 19 June 2009 – present (as 2nd Cdo Regt) |
Country | Australia |
Branch | Australian Army |
Type | Special forces |
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Part of | Special Forces Group |
Garrison/HQ | Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney[2] |
Motto(s) | "Foras Admonitio" (Without Warning)[3] |
Engagements | |
Decorations | Unit Citation for Gallantry[4] Meritorious Unit Citation[5] |
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Unit colour patch | |
Abbreviation | 2 CDO REGT |