Grup Taktikal Khas

The Grup Taktikal Khas (GTK or Special Tactical Group) is a special operations unit for the Malaysian Immigration Department.

Grup Taktikal Khas
AbbreviationGTK
Agency overview
FormedJanuary, 2014
EmployeesAbout 11 operators
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionMalaysia
Primary governing bodyGovernment of Malaysia
Secondary governing bodyImmigration Department of Malaysia
Operational structure
Overviewed byMinistry of Home Affair
HeadquartersSeremban, Negeri Sembilan
Elected minister responsible
Notables
Person
  • Faizal Fazri Bin Othman, first commander

History

The team was formed to raise the capability and ability of the Immigration Department of Malaysia, in conducting high-risk raids and very tough special operation. The unit was officially established in January 2014 as a part of Immigration Department of Malaysia. The state of Negeri Sembilan became the team's location. The first Commanding Officer of this team is Faizal Fazri Othman, who is also The Immigration Director of Negeri Sembilan State, and the first Operation Leader of the team is Roslan Bin Mat Sahad. The other operators are not revealed to the public.[1]

Operations

GTK is deployed in a high-risk, special operation where a 'special capability' is needed, or the task are unable to be executed by a normal operation unit of the department due to the complexity of the operation. GTK are operational for up to 10 days in any location in Malaysia in any geographical structure.

Thus, the main focus of the team are fighting well-organised syndicates related to the Immigration Act 1959/63, Anti Trafficking in Person and Anti Smuggling of Migrants Act (ATIPSOM 2007), Passport Act 1966, and other transnational/transborder crime syndicates.[2][3][4][5]

Recruitment and training

The Special Tactical Group Assessment and Selection Program comprises two selection modes: the Camp Mode and the Jungle Mode. These two modes had been executed at Labu, Negeri Sembilan and Asahan Camp, Malacca and the best of 9 from 64 candidates were selected to join the first nucleus of the team.

Weapons and Equipment

Weaponry

Equipment
  • SPECTRA helmet
  • Body padding protector
  • Tactical Goggles
  • Level III Kevlar vest
  • Rope Operation Equipment (Static Rope (Black), Tactical Carabiner (Black), Fig of Eight (Black), etc.)
  • Local map Scale of 1:63360 and other navigation equipment
  • Breacher, Shotgun, OxyAcethylene Cutter for Silent Entry / Force Entry
  • Personal Multiple Channel Localized Radio
  • Government Integrated Radio Network (GIRN) Radio
  • Tactical Ladder
  • Bushnell Night Vision Gen-II
  • Two tactical vehicles

See also

References
  1. "Special Tactical Group expanded nationwide". Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
  2. "Immigration create an elite team". Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
  3. Vietnamese air-gun seller caught
  4. The 'Armos Moro Seneng' Gang Leader Detained
  5. RMP wait for full Immigration Department's report
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