PASKAU
The Pasukan Khas TUDM (RMAF Special Force, Jawi: ڤاسوكن خاص تنترا اودارا) – it is better known as PASKAU – is the special operations force of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF; Malay: Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia — TUDM). Its main functions are to carry out high-value target protection, ground forward air controller, combat search and rescue and rescuing downed aircrew assignments. PASKAU is also tasked as the principal anti-hijack response force for military and civil aircraft in Malaysia. This task was taken over from Grup Gerak Khas. All PASKAU members are airborne and commando-trained and can be deployed behind enemy lines via air, land and sea to assist in target designation for the Malaysian Armed Forces and RMAF missions.
| RMAF Special Forces | |
|---|---|
| Pasukan Khas TUDM ڤاسوكن خاص تنترا اودارا | |
Official PASKAU crest | |
| Active |
|
| Country | Malaysia |
| Branch | Royal Malaysian Air Force |
| Type | Special forces |
| Size | Classified |
| Part of | RMAF Regiment |
| Garrison/HQ |
|
| Motto(s) | Cepat, Senyap, Pasti ('Swift, Stealth, Definite') |
| Colours | Regimental: (Amaranth Red, Navy Blue, Maya Blue and Airforce Golden Yellow) Beret: Sky Blue |
| Anniversaries | 1 April |
| Engagements | List
|
| Commanders | |
| Commander of RMAF Regiment | Brigadier General Dato’ Mohamed Nazri Dashah RMAF |
| Colonel-in-chief | Abdullah of Pahang |
| Regimental sergeant major | Warrant Officer II Mohamad Kamal Samsudin |
| Notable commanders | Major Hj Mior Rosli RMAF |
| Insignia | |
| RMAF Regiment Crest | |
| Parachutist badge | |
PASKAU is one of the two units comprising the RMAF Regiment (Malay: Rejimen TUDM).