National Special Operations Force (Malaysia)

Not to be confused with Malaysian Special Operations Force, a forces comprising only the Malaysian Armed Forces.

National Special Operations Force (NSOF) is Malaysia main security forces that serve as first responder to any terror threats on the country sovereignty.[1] The forces covering the Malaysian Armed Forces, Royal Malaysia Police and the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency.[2]

History / Roles

PASKALs prepares to breaching the door of 'spy trawler' during a demonstration.
GGKs prepares to rappelling at the PWTC building during the DSA 2016.

Formed on 27 October 2016 by Prime Minister Najib Razak,[3] the NSOF will serve as the nation's security forces first responders to against all threats, including the Islamic State terror group. The NSOF personnel will be seconded from the three agencies in the initial stage, designated posts will be made once the unit is fully operational, which reports directly to the National Security Council (NSC), reflects the government's commitment in issues of national security and public safety. This is to prevent any disruptions to the operations of the agencies involved. Malaysia is the first country in the world to form an integrated security force to respond to terror threats. The NSOF is almost fully operational with 17 officers and 170 personnels of special operations from the MAF, RMP and MMEA, who will be based at the Fort Perdana, Sungai Besi.[1] The establishment of NSOF proves the government's 'no-compromise' attitude in issues of security. NSOF acts as a quick reaction force to curb terrorism in the early stages. The land, air and maritime units will be mobilised as the early group and will confront, fight and eliminate the threats. The main task of NSOF is to eliminate all forms of terrorism on land, air or in the water and to be always prepared to react quickly against threats. Team members will continue Force Integration Training (FIT) to enhance their skills to deal with critical situations and prepare contingency plans for threats to national security and perform other duties as directed.[4]

On NSOF's operating procedure, the NSC would report to the Inspector-General of Police and MAF chief in the event of an incident, who would then refer it to him to give the nod to mobilise. This is made possible with the existence of the NSC Act. None other than to protect the people. There are no other intentions or purposes. At its early stages, all NSOF strengths and assets will be assigned from the other security forces, with new application to be open in the future so as not to further affect existing force members. The first NSOF batch will be on duty for at least three years, while future intakes into the force will be assigned to a period of no less than two years.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 Nik Imran Abdullah (27 October 2016). "NSOF to serve as Malaysia's first-responders to terror threats". New Straits Times. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
  2. ↑ Sumisha Naidu (27 October 2016). "Malaysia launches 'world first' integrated security force". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "Malaysia launches special ops force to counter terror threats". The Star/Asia News Network. The Straits Times. 27 October 2016. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
  4. ↑ "New special ops force to fight terrorist threats". Berita Daily. 28 October 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  5. ↑ Amar Shah Mohsen (27 October 2016). "Najib: NSOF proves the government's 'no-compromise' attitude in issues of security". The SunDaily. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
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