Special Forces to SWAT?

[canuckkwan]

a few years ago I was very lucky to have the chance to go to Toronto's ETF station. Interestingly enough, one member of the ETF was apparently ex-JTF2, and another guy who went through ETF as bomb squad was (for lack of a better word) a bomb specialist in JTF2. he actually had his hand blown off one mission so he had to leave but he got a hook and made it through the police service! I saw him back in May and he's K-9 now.
don't know if it's related or not to the show, but about four years ago, my friend's dad was actually the sergeant for Team 1, and his last name is Gregory (similar to the character Sgt. Greg(ory) Parker), his nickname or son's name is Parker or something, and he had semi-smiliar relationship issues that I won't get into). just throwing it out there, thought it was interesting.

 

[Greymatters]

I say it originated from them only because from what I know, many of the SERT guys went on the become the first JTF2 members - a very natural thing.

Can anybody verify this?  Its cerainly different from what I know.  I have never heard of RCMP SERT becoming JTF2 members, other than a training/advisor capacity during the handover... 

 

[HItorMiss]

Grey Matter check my reply they didn't, a training cadre remained in place to train the incoming CF pers who then after being trained sought out more modern training from other CT units.

 

[Greymatters]

don't know if it's related or not to the show, but about four years ago, my friend's dad was actually the sergeant for Team 1...  

If you are refering to JTF2 members, or any special police unit, I think they would appreciate your not putting their names in open posts...

 

[Greymatters]

Grey Matter check my reply they didn't, a training cadre remained in place to train the incoming CF pers who then after being trained sought out more modern training from other CT units.

Copy, see my PM...

 

[twistedcables]

GM - yes you are right (of course).  The info I got came from RCMP members who claim they heard this from some ERT guys - but either one or both did not know the correct answer.

I was able to get a much better verification through DND and it is as GM and BM said.

Thanks guys - this place would be a mess without you...

 

[Greymatters]

No credit for me, I am not an SME on the subject, I think BM and others here are more knowledgeable but are limited in what they can say in this forum...

 

[2 Cdo]

a few years ago I was very lucky to have the chance to go to Toronto's ETF station. Interestingly enough, one member of the ETF was apparently ex-JTF2, and another guy who went through ETF as bomb squad was (for lack of a better word) a bomb specialist in JTF2. he actually had his hand blown off one mission so he had to leave but he got a hook and made it through the police service! I saw him back in May and he's K-9 now.
don't know if it's related or not to the show, but about four years ago, my friend's dad was actually the sergeant for Team 1, and his last name is Gregory (similar to the character Sgt. Greg(ory) Parker), his nickname or son's name is Parker or something, and he had semi-smiliar relationship issues that I won't get into). just throwing it out there, thought it was interesting.

The ex-JTF troop who is missing a hand is also ex-Canadian Airborne Regiment, 2 Cdo. I haven't seen him in 20 years so it's good to hear he's doing well.