Gerak Khas (Malaysian Army unit)
Gerak Khas (English: Special Forces, Jawi: ڬرق خاص), or Grup Gerak Khas, also spelled Gerakhas, is a Malaysian Army special forces unit that performs special operations missions such as direct action, unconventional warfare, sabotage, counter-terrorism, and intelligence gathering. Gerak Khas was founded in 1965 during the Indonesia-Malaysia conflict, and they gained worldwide fame and recognition after successfully pacifying the communist insurgency in Malaysia's jungles between 1968 and 1989.
| Gerak Khas Grup Gerak Khas | |
|---|---|
GGK Insignia | |
| Founded | 7 May 1965 |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Allegiance | Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King of Malaysia) |
| Branch | Malaysian Army |
| Type | Special forces |
| Role | Special operations Counter-terrorism HVT raids Unconventional warfare Jungle warfare Amphibious warfare Reconnaissance Special reconnaissance Hostage rescue Direct action Sabotage Search and rescue |
| Size | Classified |
| Nickname(s) | 'Komando' (English: Commando) 'Beret Hijau' (English: Green Beret) |
| Motto(s) | Cepat dan Cergas (English: Fast and Agile) |
| Colour of Beret | Sherwood Green |
| Anniversaries | 1 August (Anniversaries of the 21st Special Service Group) |
| Engagements | List
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| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General Mohd Adi Ridzwan bin Abdullah |
The majority of Gerak Khas commandos are assigned to the 21st Special Service Group, but they are also attached to other units such as the 91st Intelligence Operations Group, Defence Special Operations Division, Special Warfare Training Centre and the Malaysian Army Ready Battalion (Malay: Batalion Siap Sedia Tentera Darat).