Canada has its own version of the elite US Navy SEAL Team Six that is just as capable at counterterrorism, hostage rescue, and other sensitive missions.
Known as Joint Task Force 2 and based near Ottawa, the unit keeps tight-lipped about its operations. That's the case with most special forces of course. But JTF2 has seemingly dodged infamy and insider books. That stands in sharp contrast to the SEAL Team that has become well known in the US thanks to leaked details of high-profile missions such as the raid in which Osama Bin Laden was killed.
Established in 1993, the unit has about 250 members. According to its official website, the unit was deployed to Afghanistan in 2001 — the first time it had been in major combat operations outside of Canada. It has also been rumored to be involved in combat against the Islamic State group (also known as ISIS or ISIL).
The activities of the unit are so secretive that a query about why no one ever hears about it — unlike other nations' special-operations forces — appears as one the frequently asked questions on the Canadian Armed Forces' website.
This video originally posted by Funker 530 gives an idea of some of their capabilities. Check it out:
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