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| RMAF Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Rejimen TUDM | |
| Founded | 1 April 1980 |
| Country |  Malaysia |
| Branch |  Royal Malaysian Air Force |
| Type | Air force ground forces and special forces formation |
| Part of | Air Operations Command |
| Headquarters | RMAF Jugra Air Base |
| Colors | (Amaranth Red, Navy Blue, Maya Blue and Airforce Golden Yellow) |
| Anniversaries | 1 April |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brigadier General Mohd Zairul Hisham Muhamad Ibrahim RMAF |
The Royal Malaysian Air Force Regiment (Abbr.: RMAF Regiment, Malay: Rejimen Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia – Rejimen TUDM) is a ground-based formation that is part of the Royal Malaysian Air Force. It comprises units that serve as special forces, air force infantry, security forces, and ground combat instructors. The regiment's headquarters are located at RMAF Jugra Air Base in Banting, Selangor.[1]
Brigadier General Mohd Zairul Hisham Muhamad Ibrahim RMAF is the current commander of the RMAF Regiment, having succeeded Brigadier General Meor Ahmad Kamal Meor Termizi RMAF on 24 April 2024.[2]
History[edit]
Established as the RMAF Security Regiment[edit]
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) established the RMAF Security Regiment on 1 April 1980, at RMAF Kuala Lumpur Air Base as a command for the RMAF HANDAU squadrons. RMAF HANDAU, the security forces of the RMAF, later expanded to 11 squadrons spread throughout Malaysia.[3]
Renamed to RMAF Regiment[edit]
In June 1983, the RMAF underwent a restructuring that moved the RMAF Security Regiment from Air Force Command (Malay: Markas Tentera Udara) to Air Operations High Command (Malay: Markas Besar Operasi Udara—MABES). During this restructuring, the RMAF Security Regiment was renamed the RMAF Regiment. Concurrently, the RMAF HANDAU squadrons under the regiment were renamed to RMAF Provost squadrons. Additionally, the RMAF Regiment established two special operations units under its authority: the Combat Air Rescue Team and the Rapid Deployment Force.[3]
On 1 June 1993, the RMAF Regiment combined both special operations units into a new entity called Pasukan Khas Udara (Abbr.: PKU) in Malay, which directly translates to Special Air Service in English.[3]
Relocated to RMAF Jugra Air Base; Provost squadrons separated from the RMAF Regiment[edit]
On 17 March 1999, the RMAF separated the RMAF Provost Squadrons from the RMAF Regiment, leaving only the special forces elements under the RMAF Regiment. At the same time, the RMAF Regiment relocated to a new garrison, RMAF Jugra Air Base, located in Banting, Selangor.[3][4]
RMAF Combat Training School established[edit]
On 1 March 2018, the RMAF Combat Training School officially began operations. The school, which falls under the RMAF Air Education and Training Command, employed instructors from units within the RMAF Regiment. Consequently, the RMAF Regiment is no longer responsible for conducting special forces selections.[5]
HANDAU units were reactivated and reattached to the RMAF Regiment[edit]
Under the Capability Development 55 (CAP55), a plan to restructure and modernise the RMAF from 2018 to 2055, the RMAF reactivated RMAF HANDAU on 1 June 2020. The existing RMAF Provost Squadrons were reverted back to the RMAF HANDAU Squadrons. As a result, the squadrons were no longer solely tasked with military police duties for the RMAF but also assumed additional roles such as Air Force infantry and security forces. The RMAF reattached the RMAF HANDAU squadrons to the RMAF Regiment.[6][7]
Formations[edit]
The RMAF Regiment, previously known as the RMAF Security Regiment, has undergone multiple restructurings since its establishment in 1980. The following are the various formations the RMAF Regiment has had:[8]
1980–1993[edit]
- RMAF Security Regiment
- Royal Malaysian Air Force Air and Ground Defence Force (RMAF HANDAU)
- Air Rescue Team
1993–1999[edit]
- RMAF Regiment
- RMAF Provost Squadrons
- Pasukan Khas Udara (Abbr.: PKU)
- Rapid Deployment Force
- Combat Air Rescue Team
1999–2002[edit]
- RMAF Jugra Air Base
- Pasukan Khas Udara
2002–2020[edit]
- RMAF Jugra Air Base
- RMAF Special Forces (PASKAU)
Current formation[edit]
At present, the RMAF Regiment comprises two combat units, an air base, and an education detachment. Although it serves as a ground combat formation within the Royal Malaysian Air Force, not all ground combat formations fall under its purview. For instance, the RMAF Ground Base Air Defence (RMAF GBAD) operates independently of the RMAF Regiment.[note 1][8]
| Insignia | Units Name (English) | Units Name (Bahasa Melayu) | Abbr. | EST. | Notes/Roles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMAF Air and Ground Defence Force | Pasukan Pertahanan Darat dan Udara TUDM | HANDAU | 1980 | Initially created to provide security for RMAF air bases, this unit evolved into the military police for the RMAF. By 2020, it underwent restructuring to become a combat unit within the RMAF, resuming its original security forces duties while also assuming new responsibilities as air force infantry. | |
| RMAF Special Forces | Pasukan Khas TUDM | PASKAU | 1993 | Formed in 1993 by merging special operations units under HANDAU, this unit serves as the special forces of the RMAF. Its roles include hostage rescue, special reconnaissance, combat search and rescue, and other special operations-related tasks. | |
| RMAF Jugra Air Base | Pangkalan Udara TUDM Jugra | 1999 | The RMAF Regiment fully controls this air base, also known as Rejimen TUDM Jugra and Camp Jugra. The headquarters of the RMAF Regiment is located here. |
In addition to the mentioned units, there is also a detachment of RMAF Regiment personnel attached to the RMAF Combat Training School in Rompin, Pahang. They serve as ground combat instructors and provide training support roles within the school.
See also[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ^ The RMAF GBAD is an artillery formation within the Royal Malaysian Air Force, responsible for delivering short-range and medium-range air defence for the Royal Malaysian Air Force's air bases.
References[edit]
- ^ BERNAMA (2016-04-27). "Sultan Pahang kurnia panji kepada rejimen dan empat skuadron TUDM". Berita Harian (in Malay). Retrieved 2024-06-06.
- ^ "Perbarisan Serah Terima Tugas Panglima Rejimen TUDM". airforce.mil.my (in Malay). 2024-04-24. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
- ^ a b c d Jickey Jonathan Damong (2004). Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM) dahulu dan sekarang (in Malay). Jabatan Sejarah, Fakulti Sastera dan Sains Sosial, Universiti Malaya.
- ^ "Kuala Langat Tempat-tempat bersejarah". www.selangor.gov.my. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
- ^ "30 PENUNTUT KURSUS KOMANDO TUDM SIRI 28/21 MENERIMA PENGANUGERAHAN BERET BIRU PASUKAN KHAS TUDM (PASKAU)". airforce.mil.my (in Malay). 2021-09-08. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
- ^ Fuad, Faris (2019-06-01). "CAP55 pelan jangka panjang transformasi TUDM". Berita Harian (in Malay). Retrieved 2024-06-06.
- ^ Abas, Marhalim (2018-08-07). "Future Plan, RMAF Cap 55". Malaysian Defence. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
- ^ a b Raeiz Hamed (RHTV) (2021-08-16). CARA NAK JOIN PASKAU | PASUKAN KHAS UDARA | SPECIAL FORCE TUDM. Retrieved 2024-06-07 – via YouTube.