Canadian Special Operations Regiment | |
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Régiment d'opérations spéciales du Canada (French) | |
Active | 2006–present[1] |
Country | Canada |
Type | Special operations forces |
Role | Special operations |
Size | Battalion[1] |
Part of | Canadian Special Operations Forces Command |
Garrison/HQ | CFB Petawawa[2] |
Motto(s) | Audeamus (Latin for 'Let us dare') |
March | "Over the Hills and Far Away" |
Engagements | |
Website | canada |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | LCol Jamie Hammond |
Insignia | |
Standard | |
Headdress | Tan beret |
The Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR) is Canada’s full spectrum[3] special operation force unit mandated with protecting Canadian national interests abroad.
CSOR operates under the Canadian Special Operation Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) directed by the chief of defence staff and minister of national defence.
The regiment's operator roles include performing special warfare, special reconnaissance, and direct action with help from specialist and supporter personnel.