Set up to provide support for Canada’s Joint Task Force 2, the roving Canadian Special Operations Unit (known as CSOR) can also be utilized anywhere at home or abroad. Par for the course, they specialize in special reconnaissance, direct action, diplomatic protection and counter terrorism.
From the same family tree as the First Special Service Force (FSSF), the Canadian-American special forces unit that operated during World War II and earned the “Devil’s Brigade” moniker for its daring night raids.
Naval Special Warfare Command
Though they are known as Navy Seals, the Royal Thai Navy’s special unit actually refers to the animal than to it’s US counterpart. Regardless, they were actually given a hand in their establishment by the US Navy Seals. Forming a type of ‘unit within a unit’ are the Thai Navy’s Seal unit who are experts in maritime counter terrorism. Rumours abound that during tense periods along the Thai border, the Underwater Demolition Assault Unit are nosing around, busy gathering valuable information. These skills have seen them recently deployed in East Africa, hunting down pirates in Somalia.
Furthermore, the Navy Seals recently participated in the rescue of the junior football team trapped in the Tham Luang Nang Non cave system
COMANF
Operating out of their headquarters in Rio de Janeiro and belonging to the Marine Corps Special Operations Battalion are Brazil’s Comandos Anfibios (COMANF). The COMANF are characterised by the phrase Um Comanf é imbatível, dois são inseparáveis e três fazem guerra" which translates from Portuguese as "One Comanf is unbeatable, two are unseparable and three wage war"). Amongst other skills this tough guys specialize in infiltration, counterintelligence, reconnaissance, mountaineering and rappelling.
Some members are sent overseas to train with other special forces such as the Israeli Sayeret Matkal, the Spanish Special Operations Command and the French GIGN.
Finnish Border Guard
Apart from the ability to wield power with issues regarding immigration, unsurprisingly The Finnish Rajavartiolaitos (the Finnish Border guard) are tasked with securing the country's borders. They also have further duties including maritime and search and rescues missions. Additionally, some of their equipment, such as helicopters maybe used bly local fire departments should the need arise.
Although not tasked with keeping public order under normal circumstances, the Rajavartiolaitos has two platoons that are ready to assist the Police in unexpected situations in matters of crowd control and internal security.
Kommando Spezialkräfte Marine
Formed in 1955 after Germany were accepted into NATO, the German special marines, or as they are known, the Kampfschwimmer (Combat Swimmers) are the only special force in the German Navy. The first set of recruits were made out of men with no ties to the Nazi party. Notoriously difficult to get into, recruits are required to pass strenuous physical tests to become a member of the unit. These include running 5000 metres under 24 minutes and various challenging underwater tasks. It should be noted though, that most candidates drop out during training not because of the physical hardship but rather the grueling psychological toll extracted.
During training candidates must go through what is known as "hate week" when trainees are deprived of sleep. Meanwhile, the punishing physical daily routine continues.