General Operations Force The General Operations Force ( ) is the paramilitary arm of the Royal Malaysia Police . The General Operations Force was established in 1948 during the Malayan Emergency by the British Administration when Malaya was a Colony . The Police service was mobilised to the field role , primarily to engage Communist Terrorist guerrillas during the emerging Insurgency . When Malaysia was formed in 1963 , this Law Enforcement agency was then known as the Police Field Force . The title was adopted when it dropped the previous handle widely referred to as the " Jungle Squad " ( ) . History . The British Military Administration ( BMA ) had mobilisations the police General Duties assume the role of the military effort against the insurgencies . Jungle Squad was established in the year 1948 for the purpose against communist terrorists . Initially when raised , the new police arm was called the " Flying Squad " . However , the moniker is then converted by the name " " Jungle Squad " " in the line with its major role against communist terrorists in the forest . In 1951 , Jungle Squad restructured and became known as " Jungle Company " . Whereas in 1953 , the Jungle Company continue to be augmented and known by the name Police Field Force ( PPH ) . It is under the command of Police Commissioner of the Federation of Malaya and later Malaysia was established when the order was placed under the Chief of Police . The Jungle Company was then deployed together with the British Army to infiltrate and track down communist insurgents operating in the jungles of Malaya . The strength of a single platoon then consisted of a mixture of 15 personnels led by a Lance Corporal to an Inspector . Over the period covering the Malayan Emergency ( 1948 – 1960 ) the Police Field Force suffered over 1 , 000 casualties . The Police Field Force was also involved during the Indonesia - Malaysia confrontation s . In various actions during the Confrontation , the Police Field Force detained Indonesian Irregulars sent to the peninsula , with the view of running clandestine operations on Malaysian soil . Following the May 13 , 1969 incident was the Malaysian government will realize the importance of a team mobile and independent and more capable to the facing of public order situations . Following the disarmament of the Malayan Communist Party ( MCP ) on 2 December 1989 , the organizations of Police Field Force suffered to reformed with attenuation of 21 battalions to the 17 battalions on 1 September 1994 . PPH changed its name to the General Operations Force ( PGA ) on October 20 , 1997 . On November 11 , 1997 , the submission of the RMP pennants ceremony officiated by the King of Malaysia . This change of name in accordance with the rating duties GOF background itself . Prior to this duties in GOF associated with the forest for combating the communist threats . After communist disarms on 2 December 1989 , GOF task has changed in the scenario is more variety . Next on July 1 , 2004 , 19th Battalions was established officially in addition to the existing GOF battalion . It serves to provide security to dignitaries , buildings and a residence involving 89 VVIP locations around the Klang Valley . Their focus on efforts to protect the security of borders and territorial waters of invasion threats and illegal immigrants , robbery and smuggling at sea , carry out tasks to help maintain the public order and preventing the crime . Chronology / Incidents . In June 3 , 1976 , 35 recruits from Police Field Force members has been ambushed by the communist bandits at Bukit Keramat Pulai , Perak . During the incident at 12 : 45pm , Cpl 31507 who a platoon leader as well as drill instructor was fatally shot in his side of eye . Four trainers such as TPC 63897 , TPC 63899 and TPC 64010 also killed about 15 metres from communist control post . However , TPC 60899 Mohamad Salim and his teammates returning enemy fire . Shortly , this platoon successfully capture the communist stronghold which modified like a house after the communist was retreating after receive violent opposition from the trainees . On extraordinary courageous , TPC 60899 and TPC Mohammad Noh Hashim was awarded Panglima Gagah Berani one years later . Training . The first Training Centre was based at Sik , Kedah in 1949 . Successful candidates trained there were sent on to the Police Field Force . Another School for the Police Field Force was opened in Sungai Buluh , Selangor with the aim of conducting basic training and refresher courses . In 1953 , one new training centre was established in Dusun Tua , Hulu Langat , Selangor renamed the Jungle Squad Training Centre ( ) . In year 1964 , the SLPPH was transferred to Kroh , Perak following the closure of the first two centres . The training centre itself was transferred again to Kentonmen , Ulu Kinta , Perak . The current title is the Pasukan Gerakan Am ( General Operations Force ) , or the Sekolah Latihan Pasukan Gerakan Am , SLPGA " ( ) . " Weaponry . The firearms used by GOF during the year 1948 - 1980s . The firearms used by GOF during the year 1980 - presents . GOF Functions . The General Operations Force are deployed , equipped and trained for specified roles in times of peace and during emergencies . The various roles include neutralizing armed criminals , border patrols , counter terrorism , anti piracy and maritime security . The GOF also assists in general duties such as public security , close quarters combat in urban settings and anti smuggling patrols . In times of conflict or emergency , GOF brigades are used primarily for assigned duties in counter terrorism and anti - guerrilla warfare . A brigade is essentially trained , equipped and organized for paramilitary roles in the field and also for insertion in major urban conurbations . All personnel are drawn from mainline Police Training Schools and inducted to GOF Training Centres , with the view of completing the study of anti guerrilla warfare and military training courses before graduating to GOF Battalions . Where borders are perilously dangerous , GOF units are deployed in localised security sweeps and defense operations . The GOF also employs units in riots and disturbances where necessary . Organization . The Royal Malaysia Police General Operations Force is organised along military lines consisting of Brigades , Battalions , Companies , Platoons and Sections deployed where needed . GOF Brigades . There are currently five brigades located in both Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia and every Brigade is headed by those ranked Senior Assistant Commissioner II ( SAC II ) or above . The Northern Brigade based in Sabah , Borneo is composed of four battalions . There are a total of 11 Battalions split into three Brigades in peninsular Malaysia , and three battalions based in Sarawak . Every Brigade in the General Operations Force possesses one lightly armoured squadron . GOF Battalions . GOF has a strength of 20 battalions located in both Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia with each commanded by a Police Superintendent . Each battalion consists of about three infantry companies and one mortar platoon . Senoi Praaq . The " Senoi Praaq " means War People in the language of the Semai Indigenous people of Peninsula Malaysia . The formation was moved to the Police Field Force in 1968 and increased to two battalions . The Senoi Praaq were established in 1957 employed with tracking and security roles , apart from performing the main function of contact to the aborigines peoples . Manned by the aborigines of Peninsular Malaysia that were skilled for their jungle tracking , it was successful in engaging the communist terrorists during the Malayan Emergency . The Senooi Praaq can be distinguished from other mainline GOF Battalions by the use of the distinctive maroon beret and red hackle . Tiger Platoon . Apart from the separate 69 Commando in Pasukan Gerakan Khas , the GOF established new units to operate in all mainline Battalions . These platoons were formed for special assignments , covert and overt operations and Search And Rescue , and are known generally as the Tiger Platoons . Tasked In The Year . The Police GOF was successful in dealing with the armed rebellion led by the communist terrorists in Malaysia . Today the roles of the General Operations Force includes border and maritime security , anti piracy patrols , counter - terrorism , public security , search and rescue ( SAR ) and organized crime . On October 20 , 1997 , the Police Field Force letterhead was changed to the new title ; the General Operations Force or " Pasukan Gerakan Am " composed of 19 battalions organised in five brigades , deployed in both Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia . In June , 2004 , one specialised battalion was tasked for VVIP security . It is the GOF 19th Battalion , based in Cheras , Kuala Lumpur . In 2008 , the GOF 20th Battalion was established and tasked specifically for airport special security in KLIA .