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The Infantry Corps

The role of infantry corps is to search and approach the enemy in order to kill or capture them, captureand occupy ground and defend it. The infantry is expected able to operate in all sort of weathercondition, land condition, night or day. The infantry corps comprises of 3 regiments; the Royal MalayRegiment (RAMD), Royal Ranger Regiment (RRD) and Border Regiment (RS). The former two formthe backbone of the Malaysian Army battle group. Border Regiment is the latest addition to the infantrycorps and is responsible to protect the integrity of national borders. Border Regiment is covered in aseparate section due to its unique mission.

Royal Malay Regiment

Rejimen Askar Melayu Diraja (RAMD)

Established: March 1st 1933

Regimental Badge

Regimental Color

Royal Ranger Regiment

Rejimen Renjer Diraja (RRD)

Established: September 16th 1963 (Origin from

Sarawak Rangers established since 1862)

Regimental Badge

Regimental Color

Infantry Force Structure

The restructuring exercise since year 2000 to achieve the new Force Structure 2000 saw the creation of 3main elements of the infantry corps; Standard Infantry, Mechanized Infantry and Parachute Infantry. Oneof the battalions in RAMD is however dedicated for ceremonial duty. Right now there are a total of 34infantry battalions. The breakdowns of the 34 battalions are 27 standard infantry battalions, 3mechanized, 3 parachutes and one ceremonial infantry battalion.

Standard Infantry BattalionsStandard Infantry (BIS) is the mainstay of the infantry force in the effort to have a credible conventional
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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 tacticalcommunication. A BIS battalion size is about 660 personnel usually commanded by a LieutenantColonel. Each battalion composed of 4 infantry companies (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta), a supportcompany (Bantuan) and a HQ company (Markas). A company usually commanded by a Major withstrength 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 platoonSergeant. It is made up of 4 sections with one of the sections doubled as platoon HQ. A Corporal usuallyheads a section of about 8 soldiers. The standard armament for the infantry soldier is the assault rifle. Forimproved firepower certain members of the infantry platoon are armed heavier weapons such 5.56mmLMG, 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-tankplatoon, 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 mobilecarrier 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 airdrops. The parachute infantry is quite similar to the BIS in its organization except that every member ofthe 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 allthe parachute battalions are under the PAC formation. For purpose of mobility, the battalion is lightlyarmed and void of dedicated heavy weapon support company but derive this from the single Parachute
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Support Company attached to 10th Parachute Brigade HQ.

Unit Recognition

Paratrooper in BDU

Maroon Beret

PAC Identification Tab

worn on the left

Airborne Identification Tab

worn on the right

Mechanized Infantry Battalions

The role of the mechanized infantry is to conduct operation using armored fighting vehicle. As acombined 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 battalionconsists of 6 companies. A company has a strength of 14 armored vehicles, 5 officers and 115 otherranks, 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 APCequipped with 0.5cal HMG, 25mm Bushmaster cannon or 40mm AGL would provide direct fire supportto the infantry in the firefight. The type of weapons carried by a section is not uniform throughout buttypically consist of 4 assault rifles, an assault rifle with M203 grenade launcher, a 5.56mm LMG, a RPGwith 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 ofhonor 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) situatedin 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 BISand also the location of their headquarters that most of the time indirectly indicates the tactical area ofresponsibility. Please see War Machines and Weapons page for information on unique PAC infantry

weapons.
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Royal Malay RegimentBattalion Badges

1 RAMD 5 RAMD 8 RAMD 9 RAMD PARA 10 RAMD 12 RAMD MEK

15 RAMD 20 RAMD 23 RAMD 25 RAMD

BattalionsSpecial Weapon

SystemsHeadquarters

1 RAMD Ceremonial Sungai Besi Camp, Kuala Lumpur

2 RAMDHarimau Malaya Sungai Ara Camp, Pulau Pinang3 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 ParachuteHarimau Para PAC specifics Terendak Camp, Melaka

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, Gemas, Negeri Sembilan

15 RAMD Senawang Camp, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan

16 RAMD Desa Pahlawan Camp, Kota Bharu, Kelantan

17 RAMD Parachute PAC specifics Terendak Camp, Melaka

18 RAMDSri Pantai Camp, Seberang Takir, K.Terengganu,Terengganu

19 RAMD Mechanized 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 RegimentBattalion Badges
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1 RRD 2 RRD 4RRD 5 RRD 7 RRD MEK 8 RRD PARA 9 RRD

Battalions Special Weapon Systems 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 sectionsnamely Arms and Explosive Detection Dog (AEDD) and Casualty Recovery Dog.

A war dog and its handler

from RRD

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