Australian 2nd Commando Regiment – Combat Operations in Afghanistan Rare and intense footage from the 2nd Commando Regiment (part of the Special Operations Task Group) during their deployments to Afghanistan. From disruption operations in Helmand during Operation Eagle’s Summit, to major clearances in Gizab and Shah Wali Kot, the “Diggers” of 2 CDO played a significant role in some of the toughest fighting of the war. The Regiment paid a heavy price, losing 12 operators killed in action.

Australian Commandos MedEvac Under Heavy Hostile Fire – Afghanistan Intense footage from Afghanistan shows operators from the Australian 2 Commando Regiment and US DEA officers evacuating wounded comrades under heavy enemy fire. As the MedEvac helicopter approaches, commandos rush out from cover to lay down suppressive fire, allowing the bird to land safely and extract the casualties. Raw and courageous combat medicine under fire.