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GTK is deployed in a high-risk, special operation where a 'special capability' is needed, or the task are unable to be executed by a normal operation unit of the department due to the complexity of the operation. GTK are operational for up to 10 days in any location in Malaysia in any geographical structure.
GTK is deployed in a high-risk, special operation where a 'special capability' is needed, or the task are unable to be executed by a normal operation unit of the department due to the complexity of the operation. GTK are operational for up to 10 days in any location in Malaysia in any geographical structure.


Thus, the main focus of the team are fighting well-organized syndicates related to the Immigration Act 1959/63, Anti Trafficking in Person and Anti Smuggling of Migrants Act (ATIPSOM 2007), Passport Act 1966, and other transnational/transborder crime syndicates.
Thus, the main focus of the team are fighting well-organized syndicates related to the Immigration Act 1959/63, Anti Trafficking in Person and Anti Smuggling of Migrants Act (ATIPSOM 2007), Passport Act 1966, and other transnational/transborder crime syndicates.<ref>[http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/Dalam_Negeri/20140109/dn_12/Imigresen-wujudkan-pasukan-elit Immigration create an elite team]</ref><ref>[http://www.utusan.com.my/berita/jenayah/macgyver-vietnam-hasilkan-senapang-angin-ditahan-1.15915 Vietnamese air-gun seller caught]</ref><ref>[http://www.utusan.com.my/berita/jenayah/ketua-kumpulan-armos-moro-seneng-ditahan-1.37903 The 'Armos Moro Seneng' Gang Leader Detained]</ref><ref>[http://www.utusan.com.my/berita/jenayah/armos-moro-seneng-pdrm-tunggu-laporan-penuh-imigresen-1.38327 RMP wait for full Immigration Department's report]</ref>

<ref>[http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/Dalam_Negeri/20140109/dn_12/Imigresen-wujudkan-pasukan-elit Immigration create an elite team]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.utusan.com.my/berita/jenayah/macgyver-vietnam-hasilkan-senapang-angin-ditahan-1.15915 Vietnamese air-gun seller caught]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.utusan.com.my/berita/jenayah/ketua-kumpulan-armos-moro-seneng-ditahan-1.37903 The 'Armos Moro Seneng' Gang Leader Detained]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.utusan.com.my/berita/jenayah/armos-moro-seneng-pdrm-tunggu-laporan-penuh-imigresen-1.38327 RMP wait for full Immigration Department's report]</ref>


== Recruitment and Training ==
== Recruitment and Training ==

Revision as of 06:25, 30 August 2015

Grup Taktikal Khas
AbbreviationGTK
Agency overview
FormedJanuary, 2014
EmployeesAbout 11 operators
Jurisdictional structure
Federal agencyMalaysia
Operations jurisdictionMalaysia
Primary governing bodyGovernment of Malaysia
Secondary governing bodyDepartment of Immigration (Malaysia)
General nature
Specialist jurisdiction
  • Counter terrorism, special weapons operations. Protection of internationally protected persons, other very important persons, and/or of state property of significance.
Operational structure
HeadquartersSeremban, Negeri Sembilan
Elected minister responsible
Notables
Person
  • Faizal Fazri Bin Othman, first commander

The Grup Taktikal Khas (GTK or Special Tactical Group) is a special operations unit for the Malaysian Immigration Department.

History

The team was formed to raised the capability and ability of the Immigration Department of Malaysia, in conducting high-risk raids and very tough special operation. The unit was officially established on January, 2014 as a part of Immigration Department of Malaysia. The state of Negeri Sembilan became the team's location. The first Commanding Officer of this team is Faizal Fazri Othman, who is also The Immigration Director of Negeri Sembilan State, and the first Operation Leader of the team is Roslan Bin Mat Sahad. The other operators are not revealed to the public.[1]

Operations

GTK is deployed in a high-risk, special operation where a 'special capability' is needed, or the task are unable to be executed by a normal operation unit of the department due to the complexity of the operation. GTK are operational for up to 10 days in any location in Malaysia in any geographical structure.

Thus, the main focus of the team are fighting well-organized syndicates related to the Immigration Act 1959/63, Anti Trafficking in Person and Anti Smuggling of Migrants Act (ATIPSOM 2007), Passport Act 1966, and other transnational/transborder crime syndicates.[2][3][4][5]

Recruitment and Training

The Special Tactical Grup Assessment and Selection Program comprises two selection mode, the Camp Mode and the Jungle Mode. This two modes had been executed at Labu, Negeri Sembilan and Asahan Camp, Malacca and the best of 9 from 64 candidates were selected to join the first nucleus of the team.

Weapons and Equipment

Weaponry

Equipment

  • SPECTRA helmet
  • Body padding protector
  • Tactical Goggles
  • Level III Kevlar vest
  • Rope Operation Equipment (Static Rope (Black), Tactical Carabiner (Black), Fig of Eight (Black), etc.)
  • Local map Scale of 1:63360 and other navigation equipment
  • Breacher, Shotgun, OxyAcethylene Cutter for Silent Entry / Force Entry
  • Personal Multiple Channel Localized Radio
  • Government Integrated Radio Network (GIRN) Radio
  • Tactical Ladder
  • Bushnell Night Vision Gen-II
  • Two tactical vehicles

See also

References

  1. ^ Special Tactical Group expanded nationwide
  2. ^ Immigration create an elite team
  3. ^ Vietnamese air-gun seller caught
  4. ^ The 'Armos Moro Seneng' Gang Leader Detained
  5. ^ RMP wait for full Immigration Department's report
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