This is a 4-part article about the Canadian Special Operations Command (CANSOFCOM).

First one is all about the Canadian Special Operations Regiment. While this is only an introduction of CSOR, I will closely monitor the news about them and write more as the information becomes available to the general public as most of their actions are still classified due to the constant GWOT threats.

Personally, I hate the GWOT term but I am writing it so most of the people understand what I am saying.

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In 2005, Canada’s new defense policy included a concept consisting of a Special Forces Command named CANSOFCOM. Although Canada’s JTF2 were already operating since the mid-1990s, CANSOFCOM was an answer to provide an international response to the GWOT.

With its history going back to the First Special Service Forces (FSSF), commonly known as the Devil’s Brigade, the Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR) has been at the tip of the Canadian Spear in today’s GWOT.

CSOR’s flag proudly shows the FSSF battle honours and their Special Forces Operators carries their spirit within.

The CSOR’s concept of operation is very similar to the US Army’s 75h Ranger Regiment and the British Special Forces Support Group who both support high-level special forces unit. CSOR’s role is not limited to a supporting role.