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Canada Reshuffles the Deck
February
5, 2007: Canada is reorganizing, expanding and redeploying its principal
counter-terrorism force, JTF2 (Joint Task Force 2). The 600 commandos and
support personnel are moving from an existing base near the capital, to one in
Ontario, near a major airbase. This will enable JTF2 operators to quickly move
to any part of the country to deal with terrorist threats. To enhance this
ability, JTF2 will also stockpile special equipment at several sites around the
country. That way, the troops won't have to haul lots of stuff by air in an
emergency. Canada is also forming a Special Forces battalion, and a Marine
Commando battalion, to complement current JTF2 forces. The Special Forces unit
will, like its American counterpart, work with the armed forces of foreign
nations, to provide training and advice on dealing with terrorism. The Marine
Commando unit will specialize in seaborne commando operations.
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