Canadian Special Forces | JTF 2 | Canadian Military History

Jeff Depatie is a retired Canadian special operations soldier that served with their equivalent of Delta Force, Joint Task Force 2 (JTF 2). Depatie reviews Canadian military history and goes into JTF 2 selection in this clip taken from Ep. 184 of the podcast. Check out the full interview now!
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[@robandcheryls]

Your story is essentially why I joined along with serving my country. 20 yrs 🇨🇦

[@333Alastair]

Thank you for your service!!

[@Mongo966]

I think it's normal for most men to ask themselves whether or not they could make the cut. Soldiers like Jeff are running on a completely different gear than the rest of us. This isn't a boyscout troop. JTF2 is home to some of the finest soldiers on earth, and it's almost impossible to get into. They do not fuck around.

[@LOGIBEAR01]

No.

[@Mongo966]

@@LOGIBEAR01Troll on, shitpump. There's nothing for you here.

[@robertlindsay420]

Jeff is legit....loved my time with the unit and it set me up for my current life overseas.

[@FormerActionGuys]

Seems like a solid guy. Thanks for checking out the show!

[@shanemathews4177]

Jtf2, no one even knew about them for 15 years...🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦

[@FormerActionGuys]

The word is out! (kind of)

[@jeffho1727]

I was a POG at a Reg Force Infantry unit around the 2000 era. We knew about it, knew people trying out for it but didn't talk about it because it was understood what it was for and that it didn't need to be talked about.

[@shawnfraser7883]

Back in 93, I knew a Mcpl from the Airborne Regiment that was attached to our unit that was sniper qualified, he managed to get into JTF2 when it first was launched, he was tough as nails!

[@sebastienleblanc2708]

​@@jeffho1727well Delta forces only 10% makes the cut... 40 Men unit...

[@coldc7]

It was well known to military or police soon after 1993, especially as they replaced the RCMP, but yeah the public wasn't really informed about it.....but Canadian citizens don't get the special forces hard ons that Americans get lol.

[@Basketcaseloser8]

That's Joel Struthers not Jeff deoaite

[@mape52]

Merci!

[@FormerActionGuys]

De rien et merci d'avoir regardé !

[@coldc7]

I went to a selection info session, and had good friends with experience, and definitely wanted to try it. But as Jeff stated...you need literally olympic level running and fitness. I could ruck 24 hrs straight, was already involved in a very elite frontline unit/occupation, had excellent fitness...but due to hip deformities.... I could never run at extreme speed, like never cracking 7 min miles.... After talking to the guys I realized you needed sub 6 min miles at minimum. I just accepted it wasnt my niche lol.

[@pierrecourville2114]

Tu te souviens Acta Non Verba ?

[@FormerActionGuys]

Cet homme n’a-t-il pas acta?

[@pierrecourville2114]

@@FormerActionGuys (choses faite et non dit)

[@FormerActionGuys]

Les contribuables méritent de savoir comment leur argent est dépensé et les hommes qui partent en guerre devraient pouvoir raconter leur histoire.

[@STLmedia]

Mon cher Pierre, je crois que tu devrais te renseigner sur la signification de la phrase avant de commenter des pourritures comme ça.

[@pierrecourville2114]

@@STLmedia Sur le poteau à l'entraînement. 🤓

[@aj-tp2yh]

ARNF Beautiful Canada

[@Darrel1200R]

A national embarrassment the Canadian Military. More willing to turn on their own people than fight a real enemy

[@STLmedia]

Sup hater?

[@Darrel1200R]

@@STLmedia they couldn't fight a cold lol

[@STLmedia]

Maybe not, but you couldn’t fight the urge to certify your status as an ignoramus.

[@ryanmcquigge9911]

Thats everywhere, in any entity, brother

[@jimb4466]

@@STLmedia Exactly. Like he would know what it means to put your life on the line. Typical ignorant individual

[@MDR-hn2yz]

Much respect to our Canadian brothers 🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@tl7506]

Good shit man, love the interview and Jeff, that handsome man.

[@FormerActionGuys]

Thank you for checking out the show!

[@BelleMorue]

Does the Canadian army have people who do podcasts? I have only met soldiers with broken noses or ears who practice martial arts or boxing, and I don't think they would make good soldiers. Personally, I am passionate about computer science, mathematics, motorcycles, working out, and cooking, which is not compatible with being in a war. I think it would be much better to have a special club with a lot of activities and beer, where people can relax. I believe in working hard for my freedom, but also enjoying an easy life when I deserve it. Good jobs, you are the best!

[@coldc7]

Lol...what😂?

[@pehelwanakhada9180]

What is the maximum age/ oldest age to join JTF2? Iam tired of looking for the answer/ actually there is no answer throughout the google or canadian armed forces website.

[@thatguyoverthatwayish]

There is an annual selection process internal to the Canadian Armed Forces, promulgated via CANFORGEN each year. If you aren't already in, and haven't been for a few years then you aren't eligible, and the details aren't relevant. If you are, the pertinent details are available to you. I don't believe age is a specific stated criteria.

[@pehelwanakhada9180]

@@thatguyoverthatwayish bro i know i have to be part of CAF and serve 2yrs as an regular soldier then only i can apply for the JTF2. The only thing i want to know is the MAXIMUM AGE/ the oldest age you can join jtf2. Exmpl:- at 40 i join CAF serve 2yrs as regular , so at 42 will i be allowed to volunteer for jtf2?

[@scottfuller5194]

I was the DND support officer for the RCMP Special Emergency Response Team and when it was decided that the military should take over and form JTF2. I stayed for the transition from RCMP SERT to JTF2…stayed on until the first JTF2 team was formed selected by two SAS Majors who completed their training.

[@bookreaderson]

This guy has a good program for Canadian vets

[@lawrencetierney4053]

Several of my Co-workers served at the Hill, in a support role.

[@BoydBrandson]

My sergeant in Germany ended up being the sergeant major of GTF 2. A finer man could not have been picked for this position.

[@FormerActionGuys]

That's awesome

[@InvictusCanuck]

its "J"TF 2 and there is no such thing as Sergeant Major in the canadian army.

[@FormerActionGuys]

@InvictusCanuck don't they become warrant officers?

[@InvictusCanuck]

@@FormerActionGuys correct that would be the rank up from sergeant

[@FormerActionGuys]

@@InvictusCanuck yeah, I thought so

[@PierreMarcLegault]

Ropes Ready 💪

[@sebastienleblanc2708]

Feux! Belier! Hold the, Reinforce the lines! Forward crawl!

[@MrSimon117]

20th century bud

[@FormerActionGuys]

?

[@CrazyKonami64]

@@FormerActionGuys He said 19th century and then starting talking about WW1, which is in the 20th century. Doesn't matter, even if its a slip of the tongue Canada has a military history before the 1900s. What he said was not wrong, you have to be a real party pooper to give a sh**

[@mikef8023]

@@FormerActionGuys 1900's are considered the 20th century. we are now in the 21st century

[@FormerActionGuys]

@mikef8023 it's been so long since I recorded the episode that I didn't know what he was referring to

[@sebastienleblanc2708]

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