Joint Task Force 2
| Joint Task Force 2 | |
|---|---|
| Deuxième Force opérationnelle interarmées | |
| Founded | 1 April 1993 |
| Country | Canada |
| Type | Special operations force |
| Role | |
| Size | Classified |
| Part of | Canadian Special Operations Forces Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Dwyer Hill, Ottawa, Ontario |
| Motto(s) | Facta non verba (Latin for 'deeds not words') |
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| Decorations | |
| Battle honours | JTF 2 does not carry individual battle honours, but instead is granted the motto ubique (Latin for 'everywhere') |
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| Insignia | |
| Headdress | Tan beret |
Joint Task Force 2 (JTF 2) is a Canadian special operations unit mandated with protecting Canadian national interests, combating terrorism threats both domestic and abroad, and hostage rescue. JTF 2 serves under Canadian Special Operations Forces Command of the Canadian Armed Forces and is typically compared to American Delta Force and SEAL Team Six, and the British Special Air Service and Special Boat Service. Most information concerning JTF 2 is classified and is not usually commented on by the Canadian Armed Forces or the Canadian government.
JTF 2's team of assaulters specialize in counterterrorism, direct action raids, hostage rescue, maritime special operations, special protection, and special reconnaissance often employed in complex, classified and dangerous missions against high-value targets backed up by specialized teams of supporting personnel.