2nd Commando Regiment (Australia)

2nd Commando Regiment
2nd Commando Regiment
	Badge of the 2nd Commando Regiment
Active	1 February 1997; (as 4 RAR Cdo); 19 June 2009 – present; (as 2nd Cdo Regt)
Country	Australia
Branch	Australian Army
Type	Special forces
Role	Special operations; Counter-terrorism;
Size	One regiment; Approx. 700 personnel;
Part of	Special Forces Group
Garrison/HQ	Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney
Motto(s)	"Foras Admonitio"; (Without Warning)
Engagements	East Timor; • INTERFET; • United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor; • Operation Astute; War in Afghanistan; • Operation Slipper; • Shah Wali Kot Offensive; 2003 Iraq War; • Operation Falconer; • Operation Catalyst; Military intervention against ISIL; • Operation Okra;
Decorations	Unit Citation for Gallantry; Meritorious Unit Citation
Insignia
Unit colour patch
Abbreviation	2 CDO REGT

The 2nd Commando Regiment (2 Cdo Regt) is a special forces unit of the Australian Army and is part of Special Operations Command. The regiment was established on 19 June 2009 when the 4th Battalion RAR (Commando) was renamed. It is based at Holsworthy, New South Wales. The 2nd Commando Regiment trains and has served with coalition special forces units, and is highly regarded by these units. The regiment has been involved in operations in East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan, where it was used in a direct action warfighting role. It has also been involved in domestic security operations including the 2006 Commonwealth Games and the 2014 G20 Leaders Summit. The regiment is the Command's capability lead for strike and recovery.

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