Malaysian Armed Forces Order of Battle
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The Infantry Corps The role of infantry corps is to search and approach the enemy in in order to kill or capture them, capture and occupy ground and defend it. The infantry is expected able to operate in all sort of weather condition, land condition, condition, night or day. The infantry corps comprises comprises of 3 regiments; the Royal Malay Regiment (RAMD), Royal Ranger Regiment (RRD) and Border Regiment (RS). The former two form the backbone of the Malaysian Army battle group. Border Regiment is the latest addition to the infantry corps and is responsible to protect the integrity of national borders. Border Regiment is covered in a separate section due to its unique mission.
Royal Malay Regiment Rejimen Askar Askar Mel a yu Di raja raja ( RAMD )
Royal Ranger Regiment Rejime Rejimen n Ren jer Di raja raja (RRD)
Established: March March 1st 1933
Established: September September 16th 1963 (Origin from Sarawak Rangers established since 1862)
Regimental Badge
Regimen Regimental Color Color
Regimenta gimentall Badge Badge
Regimental Color
Infantry Force Structure The restructuring exercise since year 2000 to achieve the new Force Structure 2000 saw the creation of 3 main elements of the infantry corps; Standard Infantry, Mechanized Infantry and Parachute Infantry. One of the battalions in RAMD is however dedicated for ceremonial duty. Right now there are a total of 34 infantry battalions. The breakdowns of the 34 battalions are 27 standard infantry battalions, 3 mechanized, 3 parachutes and one ceremonial infantry battalion.
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warfare army. Its role during peace time is to train for war and carry out its responsibility during war. BIS called for a smaller but potent force hence it has been equipped with more firepower and mobility. Each battalion should be able to conducts its operation autonomously or as part of a larger formation. This called for battalion level capabilities in battle management, combat intelligent and integrated tactical communication. A BIS battalion size is about 660 personnel usually commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel. Each battalion composed of 4 infantry companies (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta), a support company (Bantuan) and a HQ company (Markas). A company usually commanded by a Major with strength of about 100 personnel, organized into 3 platoons and a HQ element. Each platoon is about 34 personnel and usually commanded by a Second Lieutenant or Lieutenant and assisted by a platoon Sergeant. It is made up of 4 sections with one of the sections doubled as platoon HQ. A Corporal usually heads a section of about 8 soldiers. The standard armament for the infantry soldier is the assault rifle. For improved firepower certain members of the infantry platoon are armed heavier weapons such 5.56mm LMG, 7.62mm GPMG, 60mm Mortars, anti-tank rockets and 40mm grenade launchers. Apart from standard infantry platoon, each battalion has at least one heavy weapon platoon, anti-tank platoon, mortar platoon and reconnaissance platoon each, usually placed under the support company. Weapons supported by the support company are 0.50 cal HMG, 40mm AGL, 81mm Mortar, ATGW, 7.62mm sniper and 12.7mm anti-material weapons. The heavier weapons are usually mounted on mobile carrier such as G-Wagen and Duro 6x6 vehicles. Please see War Machines and Weapons page for a complete list of weapon systems used in the Malaysian Army.
Parachute Infantry Battalions
The role of the parachute infantry is to conduct infantry combat operation by means of insertion thru air drops. The parachute infantry is quite similar to the BIS in its organization except that every member of the battalions has to earn their parachutist badge in order to wear the maroon beret. These battalions are officially named as the Para battalions, shortened from the word parachute or paratroops. Currently all the parachute battalions are under the PAC formation. For purpose of mobility, the battalion is lightly armed and void of dedicated heavy weapon support company but derive this from the single Parachute http://kbmyaf.co.nr/TDM.htm
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Support Company attached to 10th Parachute Brigade HQ. Unit Recognition
Maroon Beret
PAC Identification Tab worn on the left
Airborne Identification Tab worn on the right Paratrooper in BDU
Mechanized Infantry Battalions The role of the mechanized infantry is to conduct operation using armored fighting vehicle. As a combined arms group the mechanized search, approach and destroy the enemy using armored vehicles. Each battalion should have about 88 armored vehicles of various types. Similar to BIS, each battalion consists of 6 companies. companies. A company has a strength of 14 armored vehicles, vehicles, 5 officers and 115 other other ranks, and organized into 3 platoons. A mechanized platoon comprise of 3 Armored Personnel Carriers (APC) and an Armored Command Vehicle (ACV) each. Each APC is a section and carries 8 soldiers. The soldiers would dismount from the APC and fight like an infantry during firefight. The APC equipped with 0.5cal HMG, 25mm Bushmaster cannon or 40mm AGL would provide direct fire support to the infantry in the firefight. The type of weapons carried by a section is not uniform throughout but typically consist of 4 assault rifles, an assault rifle with M203 grenade launcher, a 5.56mm LMG, a RPG with another soldier serves as RPG ammunition handler.
Ceremonial Infantry Battalions The role of the ceremonial battalion is the same as BIS. Its primary responsibility is to conduct guard of honor inspection ceremony for dignitaries and patrol the National Palace in time of peace.
Training Center Army Combat Training Center or Pusat Latihan Tempur Tentera Darat (PULADA) situated in Ulu Tiram, Johor.
Infantry Battalions of The Malaysian Army Table below shows the battalions of the infantry corps, their special weapon systems if differs from BIS and also the location of their headquarters that most of the time indirectly indicates the tactical area of responsibility. responsibility. Please see War Machines and Weapons page for information on unique PAC infantry weapons.
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Royal Malay Regiment Battalion Badges
1 RAMD
5 RAMD
8 RAMD
9 RAMD PARA
15 RAMD
20 RAMD
23 RAMD
25 RAMD
Battalions
10 RAMD
Special Weapon Systems
12 RAMD MEK
Headquarters
1 RAMD Ceremonial
Sungai Besi Camp, Kuala Lumpur
2 RAMD Harimau Malaya
Sungai Ara Camp, Pulau Pinang
3 RAMD
Lok Kawi Camp, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
4 RAMD Gurkha Malaya
Tapah Camp, Tapah, Perak
5 RAMD
Batu Tiga Camp, Kluang, Johor
6 RAMD
Bukit Pinang Camp, Kepala Batas, Kedah
7 RAMD
Kukusan Camp, Tawau, Sabah
8 RAMD
Kuala Lipis Camp, Kuala Lipis, Pahang
9 RAMD Parachute Harimau Para
PAC spe speccifi ifics
Tere Terend ndaak Cam Camp, p, Mela elaka
10 RAMD
Majidee Camp, Johor Bharu, Johor
11 RAMD
Semenggo Camp, Kuching, Sarawak
12 RAMD Mechanized
Adnan, MIFV
Daralockwood Camp, Kuantan, Pahang
13 RAMD
Pakit Camp, Sri Aman, Sarawak
14 RAMD
Syed Sirajuddin Camp, Camp , Gemas, Negeri Sembilan
15 RAMD
Senawang Camp, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
16 RAMD
Desa Pahlawan Camp, Kota Bharu, Kelantan
17 RAMD Parachute
PAC specifics
Sri Pantai Camp, Seberang Takir, K.Terengganu, Terengganu
18 RAMD 19 RAMD Mechanized
Terendak Camp, Melaka
MIFV, Condor
Lapangan Terbang Camp, Sungai Petani, Kedah
20 RAMD
Sri Miri Camp, Miri, Sarawak
21 RAMD
Pengkalan Chepa Camp, Kota Bharu, Kelantan
22 RAMD
Seri Kinabatangan Camp, Sandakan, Sabah
23 RAMD
Gua Permai Camp, Ipoh, Perak
24 RAMD
Rasah Camp, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
25 RAMD
Bentong Camp, Bentong, Pahang
Royal Ranger Regiment Battalion Badges
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1 RRD
Battalions
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2 RRD
4RRD
5 RRD
7 RRD MEK
Special Weapon Systems
8 RRD PARA
9 RRD
Headquarters
1 RRD
Majidee Camp, Johor Bharu, Johor
2 RRD
Syed Putra Camp, Ipoh, Perak
3 RRD
Oya Camp, Sibu, Sarawak
4 RRD
Oran Camp, Perlis
5 RRD
Desa Pahlawan Camp, Kota Bharu, Kelantan
6 RRD
Wardieburn Camp, Setapak, Kuala Lumpur
7 RRD Mechanized
Adnan
Batu Lima Camp, Mentakab, Pahang
8 RRD Parachute
PAC specifics
Terendak Camp, Melaka
9 RRD
Town Barrack Camp, Taiping, Perak
War Dog War Dog Branch of the MA is under PULADA or Army Combat Training Centre in Ulu Tiram, Johor. The dog handlers came from various regiments in MA including RRD. War Dog consists of 2 sections namely Arms and Explosive Detection Dog (AEDD) and Casualty Recovery Dog.
A war dog and its handler from RRD
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