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Pasukan Aturgerak Cepat
The 10th Parachute Brigade ( ms, Briged ke-10 Payung Terjun – 10 Briged Para, Jawi script, Jawi: ١٠ بريڬيد ڤارا), commonly known as 10 Para, is an Elite Forces of Malaysia, elite brigade-sized airborne unit within the Malaysian Army tasked with being rapidly deployed inside or outside the boundaries of Malaysia. 10 Para is the key element of the Rapid Deployment Force (Malaysia), Rapid Deployment Force ( ms, Pasukan Aturgerak Cepat – PAC). 10 Para is the only elite unit in the Malaysian Armed Forces to open its membership to women. The other elite unit to open its membership to women is the Special Actions Unit (Malaysia), ''Unit Tindakhas'' (UTK; 'Special Actions Unit') of the Royal Malaysia Police. History 10 Para's primary role is to be the nation's main offensive force in time of war or emergencies. The creation of the Parachute Brigade was proposed by Malaysia's defence planners in the late 1970s as a part of the modernisation plan for the military. The pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rapid Deployment Force
A rapid deployment force is a military formation that is capable of fast deployment. Such forces typically consist of elite military units (special forces, paratroopers, marines, etc.) and are usually trained at a higher intensity than the rest of their country's military. They usually receive priority in equipment and training to prepare them for their missions. A quick reaction force (QRF) or rapid reaction force should not be confused with Rapid Deployment Forces (US) or Rapid Response (NATO). QRF units are most often units that react to local or regional issues within their area of jurisdiction, e.g. National Guard, militias, Forward Deployed, para-military forces, etc. Rapid deployment forces in most militaries are used for deployment outside of their country's borders. The US Army's 82nd Airborne Division, 75th Ranger Regiment and the 101st Airborne Division all share the responsibility of Rapid Deployment Forces. Both units have the mission of having combat troops "Wheels ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
