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38-610: The CSOR is mandated with defending Canada and Canadian national interests both abroad and domestically. The CSOR operates under the CANSOFCOM, directed by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). The unit traces its roots to the First Special Service Force (FSSF), the joint Canadian–American special forces unit that was stood up in 1942 and earned the "Devil's Brigade" moniker for daring night raids on German forces at

76-571: A loose coordination function, although it lacked the command and control responsibilities of the later position of chief of the Defence Staff (CDS). Only two officers served in the role in its 13-year history: General Charles Foulkes (1951–1960) and Air Chief Marshal Frank Robert Miller (1960–1964). The position of chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee and the positions of the three service chiefs were abolished in 1964 and replaced by

114-412: A member is persistent and challenging. The training that the recruits go through is highly selective and rigorous. In 2006, for the first selection course, 300 soldiers applied, 175 were selected and only 125 completed the training. The general requirements for the candidates are: The CSOR PFT for special forces operator candidates consists of: The PFT for special operations supporter is different, since

152-724: A non-combat incident while deployed in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. In 2013, the unit competed in an international special forces competition held in Jordan, coming in third place after Chinese Special Police teams took first and second place. In March 2015, Sgt Andrew Joseph Doiron was killed by friendly fire while serving on Operation Impact in Iraq. The main goal of the CSOR is to execute missions abroad or in Canada on behalf of

190-466: A skills demonstration including rappelling from helicopters, and both static and freefall parachuting. It was also announced that the second training serial of CSOR recruits would take place in early 2007. The first commanding officer and regimental sergeant-major of CSOR were Lieutenant-Colonel (LCol) Jamie Hammond and Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Gerald Scheidl. The regiment suffered its first casualty on 24 June 2011: Master-Corporal Francis Roy died in

228-705: Is also the chair of the Canadian Forces Decorations Advisory Committee, which reviews and recommends to the governor general members of the forces eligible to receive decorations for valour, bravery, and meritorious service, as well as Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendations. This committee mirrors that for the Order of Military Merit , of which the CDS is ex-officio a member and the Principal Commander. Separately,

266-427: Is also the chair of the Canadian Forces Decorations Advisory Committee, which reviews and recommends to the governor general members of the forces eligible to receive decorations for valour, bravery, and meritorious service, as well as Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendations. This committee mirrors that for the Order of Military Merit , of which the CDS is ex-officio a member and the Principal Commander. Separately,

304-527: Is to implement the national defence strategy as outlined by the King-in-Council , requiring both the acquisition of new equipment and the strengthening of diplomatic relations via the United Nations, North Atlantic Treaty Organization , and North American Aerospace Defence Command ." Lastly, the CDS must enhance the forces' programme delivery while optimising the use of resources. The CDS

342-399: Is to implement the national defence strategy as outlined by the King-in-Council , requiring both the acquisition of new equipment and the strengthening of diplomatic relations via the United Nations, North Atlantic Treaty Organization , and North American Aerospace Defence Command ." Lastly, the CDS must enhance the forces' programme delivery while optimising the use of resources. The CDS

380-592: The Anzio beachhead . CSOR perpetuates the battle honours of the FSSF. Recruiting for the new unit took place in early 2006, and the first CSOR selection course took place with approximately 175 candidates. However, the individuals need prior military experience, in order to apply. High levels of motivation and physical fitness are required to complete the CSOR Assessment Centre, which is a crucial phase of

418-461: The Chiefs of Staff Committee existed from 1951 to 1964, which had a loose coordination function, although it lacked the command and control responsibilities of the later position of chief of the Defence Staff (CDS). Only two officers served in the role in its 13-year history: General Charles Foulkes (1951–1960) and Air Chief Marshal Frank Robert Miller (1960–1964). The position of chairman of

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456-528: The governor general . The National Defence Act gives the authority to appoint the CDS to the Governor-in-Council ; effectively, the governor general acting on the constitutional advice of his or her ministers of the Crown . The commander-in-chief is the person from whom the CDS receives his or her orders. However, according to the tenets of constitutional monarchy and responsible government ,

494-904: The prime minister . The role is a Crown-in-Council appointment made by the King or the viceroy on the advice of the prime minister . Until 1964, there existed a chief of the Naval Staff, as head of the Royal Canadian Navy ; a chief of the General Staff, as head of the Canadian Army ; and a chief of the Air Staff , as head of the Royal Canadian Air Force . A position known as the Chairman of

532-673: The CDS presents the Chief of the Defence Staff Commendation (French: Mention élogieuse du Chef d'état-major de la Défense ) to recognize activity or service beyond regular expectations. It can be presented to members of the Canadian Forces, civilian members of the Defence Team (in an overseas operation), and members of an allied foreign military (whose actions benefited Canada). The insignia for wear has

570-416: The CDS presents the Chief of the Defence Staff Commendation (French: Mention élogieuse du Chef d'état-major de la Défense ) to recognize activity or service beyond regular expectations. It can be presented to members of the Canadian Forces, civilian members of the Defence Team (in an overseas operation), and members of an allied foreign military (whose actions benefited Canada). The insignia for wear has

608-537: The Canadian Armed Forces , who is the Canadian monarch represented by the governor general . The National Defence Act gives the authority to appoint the CDS to the Governor-in-Council ; effectively, the governor general acting on the constitutional advice of his or her ministers of the Crown . The commander-in-chief is the person from whom the CDS receives his or her orders. However, according to

646-482: The Canadian Armed Forces' support to the international military intervention against ISIL in Iraq and Syria. Due to the Taliban offensive in 2021, CSOR operators were deployed to Afghanistan to assist Canadian embassy staff to leave and destroy anything sensitive. The trades to apply for are special forces operator and special operations supporter . CSOR takes candidates from all branches. The process to become

684-570: The Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force, it is part of CANSOFCOM, a joint command reporting directly to the Chief of the Defence Staff , responsible for providing agile, high-readiness special operations forces capable of operating across the spectrum of conflict at home and abroad. CSOR operates similarly to the 75th Ranger Regiment . The Second World War honours are borne because of CSOR's perpetuation of FSSF. The Canadian Special Operations Regiment Association

722-862: The Canadian government. The regiment maintained a presence in Afghanistan from 2006 to 2014 in support of Canada's mission in Afghanistan. Under the auspices of the Anti-Crime Capacity Building Program of Global Affairs Canada , CSOR conducted training with both the Jamaica Defence Force and the Belize Defence Force from 2008, with CSOR participating in Exercise Tropical Dagger in 2016. In 2012, CSOR operators trained

760-535: The Chiefs of Staff Committee and the positions of the three service chiefs were abolished in 1964 and replaced by the position of CDS. This change was based on a white paper initiated by National Defence Minister Paul Hellyer in the Cabinet of Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson . Following the tabling of the white paper, the minister introduced legislation that took effect in August 1964. The newly established chief of

798-528: The Defence Staff (Canada) The chief of the Defence Staff ( CDS ; French : chef d'état-major de la Défense ; CEMD ) is the professional head of the Canadian Armed Forces . As the senior military position, the chief of the Defence Staff advises the Cabinet , particularly the minister of national defence and the prime minister . The role is a Crown-in-Council appointment made by

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836-442: The Defence Staff was to "head all of Canada's military forces, backed by a defence headquarters that was integrated and restructured to reflect six so-called functional commands, replacing eleven former service commands. Functional described a command that was non-geographic and beyond any particular service or traditional arm." In May 1967, Bill C-243 was passed by parliament and was effective as of 1 February 1968. The law dissolved

874-402: The King or the viceroy on the advice of the prime minister . Until 1964, there existed a chief of the Naval Staff, as head of the Royal Canadian Navy ; a chief of the General Staff, as head of the Canadian Army ; and a chief of the Air Staff , as head of the Royal Canadian Air Force . A position known as the Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee existed from 1951 to 1964, which had

912-536: The Malian Army's Autonomous Special Forces Battalion, which participated in failed anti-coup operations in the 2012 Malian coup d'état . CSOR participates in Exercise Flintlock, a special operations forces–focused exercise planned, coordinated and executed by African partner nations and sponsored by United States Africa Command . CSOR participates in the CANSOFCOM commitment to Operation Impact ,

950-409: The badge of the Canadian Forces, as their distinguishing flag. Chief of the Defence Staff (Canada) The chief of the Defence Staff ( CDS ; French : chef d'état-major de la Défense ; CEMD ) is the professional head of the Canadian Armed Forces . As the senior military position, the chief of the Defence Staff advises the Cabinet , particularly the minister of national defence and

988-496: The command of the CDS. In 2011, the three functional commands—named Maritime Command, Land Force Command, and Air Command—had their original names reinstated, becoming once again the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force, respectively. The chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) follows in rank only the commander-in-chief of the Canadian Armed Forces , who is the Canadian monarch represented by

1026-539: The forces through a culture of risk management, and ensuring that recruitment is at a level required to sustain the operational forces at full potential to meet their commitments. Secondly, the CDS is expected to expand the regular and reserve forces to meet international and domestic obligations, which means the management of the Canadian Forces Recruiting Group so as to streamline the enlistment process of new forces members. The third task

1064-451: The forces through a culture of risk management, and ensuring that recruitment is at a level required to sustain the operational forces at full potential to meet their commitments. Secondly, the CDS is expected to expand the regular and reserve forces to meet international and domestic obligations, which means the management of the Canadian Forces Recruiting Group so as to streamline the enlistment process of new forces members. The third task

1102-487: The form of a gold bar bearing three gold maple leaves and the award comes with a scroll bearing the citation. The CDS also awards the Canadian Forces Medallion for Distinguished Service , which is given by the CDS on behalf of the entire forces. The chief of the Defence Staff is entitled to fly the Canadian Armed Forces ensign, a white flag bearing the Canadian flag in the canton and defaced by

1140-409: The form of a gold bar bearing three gold maple leaves and the award comes with a scroll bearing the citation. The CDS also awards the Canadian Forces Medallion for Distinguished Service , which is given by the CDS on behalf of the entire forces. The chief of the Defence Staff is entitled to fly the Canadian Armed Forces ensign, a white flag bearing the Canadian flag in the canton and defaced by

1178-402: The monarch and viceroy almost always follow ministerial direction, meaning the CDS normally advises the prime minister and the rest of Cabinet directly on military matters. The CDS has been charged with four main priorities, each having multiple sub-priorities: The first is to conduct operations, which includes the successful implementation of domestic and international operations, protection of

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1216-553: The number of skills and the amount of knowledge required is less than the one for a special forces operator. It consists of: Those who complete the whole selection process and training receive the regiment’s tan beret and join either the Special Forces Company, one of the three direct action companies, or the Support Company. CSOR consists of 5 companies, While the regiment is composed of personnel from

1254-414: The position of CDS. This change was based on a white paper initiated by National Defence Minister Paul Hellyer in the Cabinet of Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson . Following the tabling of the white paper, the minister introduced legislation that took effect in August 1964. The newly established chief of the Defence Staff was to "head all of Canada's military forces, backed by a defence headquarters that

1292-530: The selection. Personnel can join as either Special Forces Operator or Special Operations Supporter. In the first case, the individuals are specialists directly employed in the tactical aspects of the missions. In the latter, the role consists of support personnel to the staff officer and other positions within the unit. On 13 August 2006, an official stand-up ceremony for CSOR took place at the unit's home station, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Petawawa , with approximately 250 soldiers participating. The ceremony included

1330-472: The tenets of constitutional monarchy and responsible government , the monarch and viceroy almost always follow ministerial direction, meaning the CDS normally advises the prime minister and the rest of Cabinet directly on military matters. The CDS has been charged with four main priorities, each having multiple sub-priorities: The first is to conduct operations, which includes the successful implementation of domestic and international operations, protection of

1368-423: The three armed services and created the Canadian Armed Forces under the command of the CDS. In 2011, the three functional commands—named Maritime Command, Land Force Command, and Air Command—had their original names reinstated, becoming once again the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force, respectively. The chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) follows in rank only the commander-in-chief of

1406-596: Was incorporated May 2016 and founded to provide an avenue to resources and support services, including training, social services, family education grants, emergency support services and the like. The CSOR utilizes standard Canadian army gear, as well as Multicam . The CSOR utilizes the P226 as their standard issued handgun. They also utilize the C8 , C9 , C6 and the Carl Gustaf 84mm Recoilless Rifle . Chief of

1444-411: Was integrated and restructured to reflect six so-called functional commands, replacing eleven former service commands. Functional described a command that was non-geographic and beyond any particular service or traditional arm." In May 1967, Bill C-243 was passed by parliament and was effective as of 1 February 1968. The law dissolved the three armed services and created the Canadian Armed Forces under

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