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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 name commando has been applied to a variety of Australian special forces and light infantry units that have been formed since 1941–42. The first Australian "commando" units were formed during the Second World War, where they mainly performed reconnaissance and long-range patrol roles during Australia's campaigns in New Guinea and Borneo, although other units such as M and Z Special Units ...
The following is a list of current regiments of the Australian Army, listed by Corps and service type. Armour ... 1st Commando Regiment; 2nd Commando Regiment; Signals
The Australian Defence Force School of Special Operations, formerly the Special Forces Training Centre, based in Singleton, NSW was established on 1 December 1998 to conduct selection courses for the Special Air Service Regiment, 1st Commando Regiment and 2nd Commando Regiment.
Australian Army: Years of service: 1992–2022: Rank: Brigadier: Commands: Head of Land Capability (Acting) (2018–19, 2022) 2nd Commando Regiment (2014–15) Special Operations Task Group (2012–13) Battles / wars: Operation Bel Isi UN Truce Supervision Organization Operation Astute War in Afghanistan Iraq War: Awards: Distinguished Service ...
Sri Lanka Army Commando K9 Unit. Sri Lanka Army Commando Regiment. 1st Commando Regiment; 2nd Commando Regiment; 3rd Commando Regiment; 4th Commando Regiment; HQ BN Commando(RFT) Commando Regiment Training School [15] Uva Kudaoya; Commando Regiment Specialized Warfare Training School at Vidathalathive Mannar; Anti Hijacking & Hostage Release ...
The 2/2nd Commando Squadron was one of 12 independent companies or commando squadrons raised by the Australian Army for service during World War II.It was initially designated No. 2 Independent Commando Company, and served in Timor, New Guinea and New Britain during World War II, taking part in the Battle of Timor in June 1942 as part of Sparrow Force.
Todd Langley, 35, a sergeant in the Sydney-based 2nd Commando Regiment, serving with SOTG. Langley was shot and killed on 4 July 2011 during his fifth deployment to Afghanistan. [31] Matthew Lambert, 26, a private in the Townsville-based 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR), serving with MTF 3. Lambert was killed by an improvised ...