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The Tactical Assault Groups are Australia's premier counter-terrorism units. The two TAGs, East and West, are structured to conduct offensive domestic counter-terrorist operations focusing on incident resolution and the recovery of hostages. They maintain a short notice capability to conduct military operations beyond the scope of State and Federal Police tactical teams. These aims are achieved through various highly specialised skill sets, niche capabilities and supporting Australian Defence Force units. TAG West was formed in 1979 and is based around a squadron from the Australian Special Air Service Regiment. TAG East was formed in 2002 and is part of the 2nd Commando Regiment.