SMART (Malaysia)
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The Special Malaysian Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART; Malay: Pasukan Mencari dan Menyelamat Khas Malaysia, Jawi: ڤاسوكن منچاري دان مڽلامت خاص مليسيا) is a disaster relief and rescue task force established under the National Security Council based on the approval of the Cabinet on 18 May 1994. The SMART task force is a United Nations INSARAG certified Heavy USAR (Urban Search and Rescue team) in June 2016.
Quick Facts Special Malaysian Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team, Founded ...
Special Malaysian Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team | |
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Pasukan Mencari dan Menyelamat Khas Malaysia | |
Founded | 18 May 1994; 29 years ago (1994-05-18) |
Country | Malaysia |
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Type | Rescue squad |
Role | Air-sea rescue Cave rescue CBRNE consequence management CBRN defense Conducting disaster relief and rescue operations locally and internationally Disaster response Emergency management Medical evacuation Mountain rescue Search and rescue Tactical emergency medical services Urban search and rescue |
Size | 134 Personnel (September 2019) |
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Garrison/HQ | Pulau Meranti, Puchong, Selangor |
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Commander | Supt Abd Rahim Bin Abd Aziz |
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The team draws its members from the Malaysian Armed Forces, Royal Malaysian Police and Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia.