JMF Elite Forces

History

The JMF commando unit was establieshe on 7 July 2008, by DYAM Tunku Ismail Idris, Prince of the Sultan Ibrahim Ismail of Johor who at that time was the JMF 2nd Staff Operations Officer and Training. He felt the need for a specific doctrine in JMF organisations to establish a special forces capable of performing certain tasks efficiently. The establishment was also intended to provide the best personal security protection to the Johor Royal family.

To realise the objective, he and 20 senior officers and members who passed the JMF were trained in the selection of counter-terrorism courses Grup Gerak Khas special forces in three months at Fort Iskandar, Mersing, Johor. The courses were conducted with technical assistance and expertise provided by the Yankee Alpha Squadron and include the basic knowledge and specific skills appropriate to their duties as a special close protection to the Sultan of Johor Royal family.

Organisation

The JMF Elite Forces establishment has several objectives, including identifying the best members of the JMF to participate in special teams and making them competent to perform specific tasks and develop self-esteem and level of JMF military discipline either on or off duty. The establishment seeks a friendly relationship other Malaysian special forces to share experiences and knowledge that will indirectly enhance existing professionalism. DYAM Tunku Ismail, Prince of Sultan Ibrahim of Johor, has a vision to see the establishment of the Elite Forces based on the JMF goals he outlined. One of them is making this a team that is able to perform the duties and responsibilities effectively, and the establishment of this as a springboard for the modernisation of the existing JMF service.

Duties

JMF Elite Forces are mandated to provide close protection duties for the following people:

Sultan of Johor, former and current Sultanah of Johor, former and current Prince of Johor and Princess of Johor Other Royal families of Johor Minister of Johor Foreign VIPs such as heads of states, ambassadors, etc.

Training

DYAM Tunku Ismail Idris of Johor with two senior officers and 18 other ranks members have undergone basic training and expertise of the Grup Gerak Khas for three months including:

Special infiltration and reconnaissance course Sniper course Close quarters combat Combat diving Counter-terrorism Counter-sniper tactics Marksmanship Sabotage Combat search and rescue Fighting in built-up areas Hostage rescue Military operations on urbanized terrain Close protection Special demolitions Explosive ordnance disposal

DYAM Tunku Ismail himself was trained as an expert rifle sniper with excellent handling.

Weapons

 Austria: Glock 17

  Switzerland: SIG Sauer P226

 United States: Remington 870

  Switzerland: Brügger & Thomet MP9

 Germany: Heckler & Koch MP5

 United States: Colt M16A4

  Switzerland: SIG SG 553 SOW

 United Kingdom: Accuracy International Arctic Warfare

Equipment

SPECTRA helmet

Blackhawk Tactical Vest Type IV

Nomex battle dress uniform

Magnum Stealth II tactical boots

The duties and responsibilities

The JMF Elite Forces Commando has a different range of duties to the JMF unit. Their duties include:

Keeping the security and protection of the Johor royal family, especially the Sultan of Johor, His Sultanah Johor, DYAM Prince of Johor and the Johor royal family who received the title.

To act as an escort VIPs to dignitaries and VIP guests, especially among the Royal Johor.

Implementation of privacy and confidentiality of operations that are necessary from time to time.

Being tactical deploy units that can respond at any time.

To act as a unit furtherance to the JMF.

Being an observer in the work of special intelligence and reconnaissance.

Combating terrorists who commit violence in the area of responsibility and hostage rescue movement can be made if necessary.