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29-534: Grup may refer to: Grup Gerak Khas , a special forces regiment of the Malaysian Army ADD Grup , a developer and manufacturer of smart metering solutions Transferoviar Grup , a private railway company in Romania Grup, a term for grown-ups Star Trek episode " Miri " See also [ edit ] Group (disambiguation) Grupp ,

58-439: A surname Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Grup . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Grup&oldid=1024165706 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

87-699: Is a Malaysian Army training centre located at the Sungai Udang Camp in Malacca . Its primary purpose is to conduct special forces selection and to provide specialised courses and training for personnel from the 21st Special Service Group , 10th Parachute Brigade , and other elite units of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) ( Angkatan Tentera Malaysia — ATM ) to strengthen Malaysia's defensive garrison against enemies and terrorists. The SWTC also provides training to personnel from

116-441: Is affixed to the combat uniform and bears olive and black colours. The patch prominently showcases a roaring tiger's head with a commando dagger positioned at the centre. The personnel of the 21 SSG don their command insignia on the left shoulder sleeve of their number 2 uniform. The 21 SSG shoulder sleeve insignia closely resembles the beret backing but incorporates a distinct black outline. This current design draws inspiration from

145-402: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Grup Gerak Khas Major General Ahmad Shuhaimi Mat Wajab has assumed command of the 21 SSG, succeeding Major General Mohd Adi Ridzwan on 10 May 2024. The 21st Special Service Group, formerly known as Rejimen Pertama Gerak Khas Malaysia or the 1st Malaysian Special Service Regiment ,

174-736: Is part of the Commonwealth , the Malaysian military adheres to the traditions of the British Armed Forces . In the case of the 21st Special Service Group, they adopt the structure of the British Special Air Service , employing the term ' sabre squadron ' instead of ' company ', unlike other units within the Malaysian Army. Referred to as the 11 Unit Lawan Keganasan ( Abbr. : 11 ULK), or

203-620: The British Armed Forces or the U.S. Army , where only those who have completed the Basic Commando Course or the United States Army Special Forces selection and training are authorised to wear the green beret, all members of the 21 SSG wear the green beret, irrespective of Basic Commando Course completion. Members who have successfully completed the Basic Commando Course have the option to wear their unit's beret backing (Malaysian renditions of

232-698: The Commander of the 21st Special Service Group ( Malay : Panglima 21 Gerup Gerak Khas ), which was created after 1981. The position begins after the Malaysian Special Service Command was renamed to the Malaysian Special Service Group on 1 April 1981. Special Warfare Training Centre (Malaysia) The Special Warfare Training Centre ( Abbr. : SWTC ; Malay : Pusat Latihan Peperangan Khusus — PULPAK ; Jawi : ڤوست لاتيهن ڤڤراڠن خصوص)

261-547: The Royal Malaysia Police 's Special Branch to apprehend leaders of gangs and triads who had played a role in the racial tensions behind the scenes during the incident. The crisis was short-lived due to the swift response of both units, prompting the leadership to decide against disbanding the MSSU. The Malaysian Army established the 1st Malaysian Special Service Regiment (1 MSSR) in 1 August 1970 to succeed

290-808: The Royal Malaysian Police , the Malaysian Coast Guard , the Johor Military Force , and the special forces of neighbouring nations, such as Brunei , Myanmar , and the Maldives . The SWTC is managed by the 21st Special Service Group and administered by the Army Training and Doctrine Command ( Markas Pemerintahan Latihan dan Doktrin Tentera Darat ). The technical control of SWTC is overseen by

319-679: The Special Warfare Training Centre (SWTC) was established to provide Gerak Khas with commando and special operations training. Given its seniority, members of the 1 MSSR were selected as instructors at SWTC. On 4 April 1980, the Malaysian Army separated the command of special forces from the 1 MSSR by establishing the Malaysian Special Service Command ( Malay : Markas Gerak Khas ) at Imphal Camp in Kuala Lumpur. Meanwhile,

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348-533: The U.S. military beret flash ) to distinguish themselves from non-commando-trained members. As of 2023, only those who have passed the Malaysian Special Forces Selection are allowed to don the green beret. Other members of the 21 SSG who have not yet passed the selection process continue to wear their original unit berets. The insignia, alternatively referred to as a tactical formation patch ( Malay : Lencana formasi taktikal ),

377-523: The 1 MSSR and 2 MSSR continued to function as combat units. Subsequently, on 1 April 1981, the Malaysian Army renamed the Malaysian Special Service Command to the Malaysian Special Service Group (MSSG). Concurrently, the 1 MSSR was renamed the 21st Para Commando Regiment, and the 2 MSSR became the 22nd Para Commando Regiment. Simultaneously, two new counter-revolutionary warfare and military intelligence units were formed:

406-497: The 11th Counter Terrorism Unit in English, its duties encompass counter-terrorism , hostage rescue, close protection , and special reconnaissance . Specialising in traditional special forces roles, the 21 CDO distinguishes itself by emphasising airborne operations, in contrast to the 22nd Commando Regiment. Its capabilities encompass unconventional warfare , direct action , counter-insurgency and special reconnaissance. Like

435-505: The 11th Special Service Regiment (11 SSR) and the 12th Special Service Regiment (12 SSR), with the purpose of providing specialised support to the Para Commando regiments. In December 1981, numerous support units were established to provide additional combat support to the combat units under MSSG. However, in 1983, the 12 SSR was disbanded, and the 11 SSR was no longer exclusively assigned to the 21st Para Commando Regiment. In 1985,

464-489: The 21 CDO, its responsibilities encompass unconventional warfare, direct action, counter-insurgency, and special reconnaissance. Additionally, it has taken on a new role in anti- piracy . Formed in 2017, it is one of the newest units alongside the 21 Medic. Merging service support companies from the 21 SSG created the 21 Kump Log, resulting in three squadrons: the Royal Ordnance Corps' 21st Materials Squadron,

493-608: The 21 SSG don the number 3 uniform (work dress) paired with a green and light blue stable belt . Since the establishment of the Malaysian Special Service Unit in 1965, 22 individuals have served as the Commander of Gerak Khas , also known as the Panglima Gerak Khas ( lit.   ' Commander of Special Forces ' ) in Malay . Out of these 22 individuals, 17 have held the position of

522-486: The 22nd Commando Regiment. Additionally, the 21st Engineering Squadron of the 21 SSG, now known as the 10th Squadron (Parachute), Royal Engineer Regiment was decommissioned from the 21 SSG in 1986 and transferred to the Malaysian Army's 3rd Infantry Division . The Special Warfare Training Centre was placed under the command of the Malaysian Army Training and Doctrine Command . As a nation that

551-461: The MSSG underwent a name change and became the 21st Special Service Group as part of the Malaysian Army's initiative to standardise unit names and formalise the unit as the 21st brigade within the army. This restructuring also involved renaming units under the command of the 21 SSG. The 21st Para Commando Regiment was re-designated as the 21st Commando Regiment, and the 22nd Para Commando Regiment became

580-430: The MSSU. As a task force, MSSU members remained accountable to their original units. To address this, by 1973, MSSU members desiring to join the special forces unit had to resign from their original units and volunteer to enlist in the 1 MSSR. In the mid-1970s, responding to the swift expansion of the Malaysian Army's special forces, the 2nd Malaysian Special Service Regiment (2 MSSR) was formed. Additionally, in 1975,

609-483: The Malaysian Army were renamed in accordance with the creation of the Army Training and Doctrine Command ( Pemerintahan Latihan dan Doktrin Tentera Darat ). It is currently called the Special Warfare Training Centre or Pusat Latihan Peperangan Khusus in Malay and is popularly known by the abbreviation of its Malay name, PULPAK . The centre is no longer under the administration of the 21st Special Service Group but

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638-679: The Malaysian Special Service Unit (MSSU). The MSSU, stationed at Sebatang Karah Camp in Negeri Sembilan , was a task force whose members were all commando-trained but belonged to their respective regiments or corps, including some sailors from the Royal Malaysian Navy . In 1969, the 13 May incident occurred, leading to the MSSU's deployment to Kuala Lumpur to safeguard the weapon depot within Mindef Camp ( Malay : Kem Kementah ). The MSSU also collaborated with

667-549: The Royal Service Corps' Logistics Service Squadron, and the Royal Service Corps' 21st Workshop Squadron. Its duties include supplying special operations combat medics and delivering medical care to all special forces members and their families at army camps occupied by the 21 SSG. The 21 SSG's BAKAT manages family welfare support for the 21st Special Service Group. The spouse of the Commander of 21 SSG leads

696-730: The Special Forces Operation Cell ( Sel Operasi Pasukan Khusus — SOPASUS ) of the Operations and Training Wing ( Cawangan Operasi dan Latihan — OPLAT ) of the Malaysian Army Command ( Markas Tentera Darat ). Regional political and military changes in Southeast Asia led to the idea of establishing a special training facility to provide personnel with specialised knowledge, particularly for Gerak Khas members. On 1 August 1976,

725-580: The development of SWTC. Prior to the foundation of SWTC, members of the 1st Malaysian Special Service Regiment (now known as the 21st Commando Regiment ) conducted fundamental courses such as the Basic Commando Course ( Kursus Asas Komando ). In 1985, PLPK ATM was renamed Pusat Latihan Peperangan Khas Tentera Darat ( PLPK TD ) after the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) and Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) began conducting their own special forces selection at their respective bases. In 1995, PLPK TD changed its name once more when all training institutes under

754-491: The insignia of the Malaysian Special Service Unit , featuring a striking depiction of a roaring tiger's head with a commando dagger at the centre. The background is a fusion of jungle green and Caribbean blue, where jungle green signifies commando specialities and serves as a representation of the colour of Islam, while Caribbean blue pays homage to the founder, 40 Commando Royal Marines. Members of

783-599: The organisation, with the commander serving as its patron. Members of Gerak Khas inherit the green beret and Fairbairn–Sykes fighting knife as a symbol of commando qualification, a tradition adopted from the Royal Marines Commando . This practice originated when the initial group underwent commando training at the British Army Jungle Warfare Training School with the 40 Commando Royal Marines . Unlike

812-573: The training centre was established at Sungai Udang Camp in Malacca as Pusat Latihan Peperangan Khas Angkatan Tentera Malaysia ( PLPK ATM ). By 1 January 1977, the centre had become fully operational and had begun conducting special forces selection. In 1979, the training centre expanded its role to become a comprehensive military school, teaching a variety of special operations skills. Before 1979, MAF's special operations personnel received specialised training at overseas military academies. The rising costs of sending personnel overseas contributed to

841-656: Was founded on 1 August 1970, at Sungai Udang Camp in Malacca . This unit directly succeeded the Malaysian Army's special operations task force , the Malaysian Special Service Unit , and served as the spiritual successor to Malaysia's first modern special forces unit, the Malayan Special Forces . Following the conclusion of the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation in 1966, the army command contemplated disbanding

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