Special Operations Forces Branch
The Special Operations Forces Branch (SOFB, French: Branche des forces d'opérations spéciales, BFOS) is a personnel branch of the Canadian Armed Forces, consisting of all members of special operations trades. Nearly all members of the SOFB are employed in Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM).
| Special Operations Forces Branch | |
|---|---|
| Branche des forces d'opérations spéciales | |
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| Active | 2017–present |
| Country | |
| Branch | Canadian Armed Forces |
| Type | Personnel branch |
| Role | Special operations |
| Motto(s) | Latin: Commissa ut viam inveniat, lit. 'Committed to finding a way' |
| Insignia | |
| Headdress | Tan beret |
SOFB members wear service dress uniforms that are distinct from the navy, army and air force uniforms. The uniform consists of a dark olive five-button jacket, light olive trousers bloused over mid-calf black jump boots, light khaki shirt and olive tie, and a tan beret.[1]
The branch badge was approved on July 20, 2017, which contains a V-42 stiletto (as do the badges of CANSOFCOM and the Canadian Special Operations Regiment) and the branch motto, Commissa ut viam inveniat, 'Committed to finding a way'.[2]
References
- "New special forces uniform a throwback to Second World War Devil's Brigade". National Post. 2017-10-15. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
- General, The Office of the Secretary to the Governor. "Special Operations Forces Branch [Military Institution]". reg.gg.ca. Retrieved 2018-09-20.
