8th Battalion (Parachute), Royal Ranger Regiment
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The 8th Battalion (Parachute), Royal Ranger Regiment (Malay: Batalion ke-8 Rejimen Renjer Diraja (Para)), better known as the 8 RRD or 8 RRD (Para) – abbreviation from its local name, is a battalion-sized airborne infantry from the Royal Ranger Regiment of the Malaysian Army. On 10 October 1994 the 8 RRD became part of the 10th Parachute Brigade. The 8 RRD is the first infantry unit in the Malaysian Army transformed from a conventional to an airborne unit.[2][3]
Quick Facts 8th Battalion (Parachute), Royal Ranger Regiment, Founded ...
8th Battalion (Parachute), Royal Ranger Regiment | |
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Batalion Ke-8, Rejimen Renjer Diraja (Para) | |
Founded | 1 March 1973 (51 years ago) (1973-03-01) |
Country | Malaysia |
Allegiance | Yang di-Pertuan Agong ('King of Malaysia') |
Branch | Malaysian Army |
Type | Airborne light infantry |
Role |
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Size | 7 companies |
Part of | 10th Parachute Brigade |
Garrison/HQ | Wellington Camp, Malacca |
Nickname(s) | "Airborne Ranger", "8 RRD", "8 Ranger", "8 Para" |
Patron | Putra of Perlis (until 16 April 2000) |
Motto(s) | Anang Skali Ngalah ('Never Give Up') (Iban) |
Colors | Green and red |
Mascot(s) | Rhinoceros hornbill |
Anniversaries | 1 March |
Engagements | List
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Battle honours | Daulat Feb 2013 |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel Yusrin Azuan bin Abd Aziz |
Regimental sergeant major | Warrant Officer I Sapolrizan Mat Abu |
Notable commanders | Lieutenant General Dato' Awie Suboh |
Insignia | |
Battalion's flag (2019-present) |
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