2nd Commando Regiment
Badge of the 2nd Commando Regiment
Active	19 June 2009–
Country	Australia
Branch	Army
Type	Special Forces
Role	Commando Infantry
Size	One battalion
Part of	Royal Australian Infantry Corps
Garrison/HQ	Holsworthy
Motto	Foras admonitio[1] (Without warning)
Engagements	War in Afghanistan
Insignia
Abbreviation	2 CDO REGT

The 2nd Commando Regiment (2 Cdo Regt) is an Australian Army commando unit, and is one of three combat-capable units within the Australian Special Operations Command.^[2] The regiment was established on 19 June 2009 when it was renamed from the 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (4 RAR).

The 2nd Commando Regiment requires members to undergo a one month selection and training course prior to gaining entry. They then have eight months of commando training before being posted to the unit.^[3] Commando training consists of several specialist schools including advanced CQB/Urban and commando amphibious operations courses, climbing, special forces weapons, special forces parachute course and other specialist courses. After 12 months in 2 Cdo Regt, a commando will complete several more specialist courses, and possibly further training in counter terrorism to become part of Tactical Assault Group.

Contents 1 Historical legacy 2 Current role 3 Organisation 4 Equipment 5 Entry 6 Notes 7 References

[edit] Historical legacy

The 2nd Commando Regiment seeks to commemorate and reflect the traditions of the Australian independent commando companies that served during the Second World War by including the distinctive 'Double Diamond' unit colour patch shape^[4] in the regimental badge along with the traditional commando knife.

[edit] Current role

Some tasks a commando may be required to perform include but are not limited to:

• Conduct Point of entry seizure,and complex clearances
• Direct Action Assaults
• Accurately employ a range of advanced weapon systems
• ISTAR (Intelligence, surveillance, Target acquisition, and Reconnaissance)
• Fight at close quarters
• Domestic Counter terrorism
• MCT (Maritime Counter terrorism)
• Participate in a Commando fighting patrol in both urban and rural operations;
• Destroy targets using explosives
• Beach Parallel and PLF (parachute load follow)
• Participate in Tactical Air Land Operations from both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft
• Embark and disembark from Commando amphibious insertion craft in surf (beach and rocky landings) and from parent craft
• Lead climbing/Mountain and Arctic survival
• Conduct entry to urban structures
• Conduct airborne rappelling and fast roping (including suspended extraction)
• Operate Commando amphibious boats as coxswain / bowman as part of a flotilla

[edit] Organisation

2 Cdo Regt

• Battalion HQ
  • A Company
  • B Company
  • C Company
  • D Company
  • 126 Signal Squadron
  • Operations Support Company
  • Logistics Support Company

(Tactical Assault Group based on rotation)

[edit] Equipment

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• Heckler & Koch MP5
• SR-25
• M4 Carbine
• M72 LAW
• Remington 870
• F89 Minimi
• Carl Gustav recoilless rifle (Carbon fibre light weight)
• FN MAG
• M2 Browning
• AW50F
• Heckler & Koch USP pistol
• Array of Glock pistols
• Blaser .338 sniper rifle
• SR 98 sniper rifle
• Mk 19 grenade launcher
• 81mm M252 mortar

[edit] Entry

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To apply for entry into 2 Cdo Regt, the applicant must be fully and currently qualified up to 343-2 rifleman standard. Applicants will not be allowed to undertake the Commando Selection Training Course until they are qualified infanteers. Once the candidate has begun to undertake training, if they fail any part of the selection course they will be transferred to one of the battalions of the Royal Australian Regiment (provided Infantry Initial Employment Training has been completed). Reservists can and have had "get out" clauses written into their transfer in case they fail, where they can return to their civilian lives and Reserve Units.^[5]

Barrier Test: Usually conducted twice a year, candidates have to complete the following minimum standards over a 24 hour period (usually compacted into 6 hours): Run, Dodge, Jump test with webbing (7 kg) and weapon in 50 secs; 60 push ups in battle PT kit, less webbing and weapon; 100 sit ups (dressed as above); 10 chin ups (dressed as above); 2.4 km run in 11.00min (dressed as per RDJ); 2 min tread water and 400m swim in 18:00 (full Disruptive Pattern Combat Uniform); and a pack march, which the candidates must walk 15 km in 2hrs and 30min.^[3]

Commando Selection Training Course: On successful completion of the SF Barrier, Test candidates are panelled on the Commando Selection Training Course (CSTC), usually 5 weeks in length, conducted at SFTC (Special Forces Training Center), Singleton. On successful completion the candidate will complete the following courses before being awarded their Green Beret. Candidates must pass each separate course to advance onto the next course.^[3]

• Special Forces Roping
• Signals or Medics Course
• Amphibious Operations
• Demolitions
• Special Forces Parachute Operations
• Unarmed Combat
• ACQB (Advanced Close Quarter Battle)
• Special Forces Heavy Weapons

Upon successful completion of all course soldiers are then posted into one of the Commando Companies. Further training is conducted at team, platoon and company level dependent on upcoming exercises and operations, which could include language, sniper, mortar or vehicle training, to name a few.

[edit] Notes

[edit] References

• Department of Defence (4 June 2009). "4 RAR (Commando) to Become the 2nd Commando Regiment". Press release. http://www.defence.gov.au/media/DepartmentalTpl.cfm?CurrentId=9169. 
• Department of Defence (19 June 2009). "New Name for Sydney Commandos". Press release. http://www.defence.gov.au/media/DepartmentalTpl.cfm?CurrentId=9192. 

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