DUMB: Deep Underground Military Base

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Report from http://malaysiamilitarypower.blogspot.com/2010_01_31_archive.html

Royal Malaysian Navy Submarine base KD Panglima Hitam Sepanggar

KD Tunku Abdul Rahman resting in its secure secret lair.

Malaysia Armed Forces have been building many of these DUMB bases day and night, unceasingly, since the early 1997. These bases are interlinked connected by high-speed magneto-leviton trains that have speeds up to 900km/h.

The average depth of these bases is over a kilometer.

The actual deph and composition of these bases are unknown.

The KD Panglima Hitam in Sepanggar, Sabah is the largest Malaysia underground military facility. Used for the Royal Malaysian Navy Naval Station. It was built in secret using a special funding from the special project division. 100 Bilion Ringgit were the estimated cost although the actual number could be more.

Built under a granite mountain, which render the base impeneterable by cannon, Bunker Buster bomb and able to withstand a direct hit by a nuclear missile.

Scorpene entering the central sub pen using an intricate and elaborate underground entrance.

After RMN studies and assesses the threats to sustainment operations base on the COE and Army transformation; and explores historical case studies of Russian operations in Afghanistan the RMN decided the base security to be fully provided by a special unit trained by the premier Naval Special Forces PASKAL.

The Special UNIT BLACK trained by PASKAL for the sole security of Royal Malaysian Navy bases.

KD Panglima Hitam used to manufacture ships Frigate, Destroyer ships , cars, toothpick and submarines has the longest pier reaches 350 meters. There was a repair ship, hospital, dining rooms, barracks, mall, meeting rooms, etc. It also provide 24/7 entertaiment for its personel with ultra modern cinema and shopping complex....and massage parlour.

Personel well being are the utmost priority

Joint exercise to foster ties and operational readiness

By PETER NUNIS | streets@nstp.com.my

SUCCESSFUL: Exercise Carat 2012 between Malaysia and the United States to enhance maritime security skills ends on a positive note

‘USS Germantown’ anchored off Pangkor. Pix by Peter Nunis

‘CGC Waesche’ sailing into the RMN port.

‘USS Vandergrift’ sailing pass Pangkor.

Disembarkation of US Marines from the LCU vessel.

Participants of both nations at the bridge simulation exercise.

LUMUT: EXERCISE Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (Carat) 2012, jointly conducted by the Malaysian and United States armed forces, and designed to enhance maritime security skills and operational cohesiveness, ended on a positive note.
Royal Malaysian Navy Fleet Headquarters commander Vice-Admiral Datuk Abdul Hadi Rashid and US Logistics Group Western Pacific commander Rear Admiral Thomas F. Carney officiated at the closing ceremony of the exercise at the RMN's Maritime Tactical Centre here recently.
Abdul Hadi said activities and training were conducted smoothly.
Carat 2012, he said, besides promoting understanding, cooperation and interaction between both groups of armed forces members, had also served as a platform to foster a better relationship between Malaysia and the United States.
Meanwhile, Carney, who was involved in every programme on the schedule, said everyone had worked together professionally for a common goal.
"The lessons learnt during the exercise are immeasurable, and the bond of friendship forged between the participants are a very important mechanism and good foundation for future exercises," he noted.
Since its inception in 1995, Exercise Carat, under the American and Malaysian training programme pact, has been hosted annually by the RMN.
The exercise generally covers post command and field training procedures.
Exercise Carat 2012, held over a period of eight days, covered a broad spectrum of military and social activities, such as command post exercises, military operations, a law and public affairs symposium, a medical symposium, diving operations, an explosive ordnance disposal exercise, community service, an engineer community assistance programme and force protection training.
The exercise involved 1,000 members of the US Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps who arrived here onboard USS Germantown, the frigate USS Vandergrift and coast guard cutter Waesche.
About 200 members of the RMN, Royal Malaysian Air Force and Royal Malay Regiment Airborne Unit also took part.
Earlier, Exercise Carat 2012 was launched by US Ambassador to Malaysia Paul W. Jones and Joint Forces Command head (Air Force) Maj-Gen Datuk Abu Bakar Md Said at the Maritime Tactical Centre.

  

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Commanders get new postings

By PETER NUNIS 
LUMUT 
nst_ipoh@yahoo.com

KD Mahawangsa receives quality certification

Fleet Operations commander Vice-Admiral Datuk Wira Jamil Osman oversaw the ceremony held on board KD Mahawangsa.

Also present at the event were Fleet Systems commander Rear Admiral Datuk Khairuddin Khalid and Fleet Senior Officer Afloat Captain  Jamel Abd Rahman.

Among those involved in the change of command was Commander Redzuan Talib, who took over the commanding officer's post of KD Panglima Hitam, Paskal, the elite unit of RMN, from Captain  Jamalludin Saman.

Commander Sazalee Shoib took over as the commanding officer of 501 Squadron from Commander Ajazi Jamaludin.

The latter in turn was given charge as commanding officer of 502 Squadron, replacing Commander Mohd Mokhtaruddeen Mohd Mokhtar.

The 501 and 502 Squadrons operate the Fennec and Super Lynx helicopters, respectively, of the Navy's air wing, KD Rajawali.

 Commander Ahmad Sharifudin Abu Bakar took over as commanding officer of the frigate KD Lekir from Lieutenant Commander Mohamad Shaifudin Hassan, while Commander Shahril Amir Mohd Mokhtar was named commanding officer of training vessel KD Hang Tuah in place of Lieutenant Commander Shahris Faisal Abdullah.

 During the certification award ceremony, KD Mahawangsa became the first ship in RMN to receive the 5S Certificate from the Malaysia Productivity Corporation's (MPC) director-general Mohd Razali Hussain.

 MPC, a statutory body under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), awarded the certificate following an audit of KD Mahawangsa, based on the 5S principles: Sort, Set, Shine, Standardise and Sustain.

 The 29-year-old KD Mahawangsa, built by South Korea, is a Multi Purpose Command Support Ship (MPCSS) ship of the RMN.

 The 103m long, 18.5m  wide vessel weighs 4,700 tonnes and has a crew of 187 officers and men.

 KD Mahawangsa, which began service in 1983 and commanded by Captain (RMN) Jamel Abd Rahman, who is also the Senior Officer Afloat, has a cruising speed of 14-15 knots.

 The ship has served during many conflicts and disasters, delivering troops, equipment and supplies within the country and in international regions. It can carry 20 armoured tanks or 30 army 3-tonne trucks.

 Presently, the vessel is being used as a training ship and has the distinction of being the first RMN warship to enter the Malaysia Book of Records, earning the Integrated Management System  and the Occupational, Health Safety Management System  awards on May 18, last year.

 Jamil, while congratulating the officers and men on their high standards and responsible nature, said it is a momentous occasion for RMN to celebrate two events simultaneously as it is economical.

 The save-time-and-cost system audit by MPC is comparable to a journey towards excellence, which together with the already in place balance scorecard and strategic management, will augur well and provide a benchmark for RMN's fleet and units progression, Jamil said.

 "Nothing is impossible. The 5S awarded to KD Mahawangsa can be a catalyst for inspiration and creativity for the 'Navy People' to enhance its image of a world standard navy," Jamil added.

Read more: Commanders get new postings - Northern - New Straits Times http://www.nst.com.my/streets/northern/commanders-get-new-postings-1.41066#ixzz1lfy58SGe

TLDM terus mantap

Oleh Ani Awang

oleh Roy Azis Abd Aziz

Abdul Aziz Jaafar (kanan) menyampaikan anugerah Laskar Terbaik TLDM 2010 kepada Laskar Kanan PAP (PASKAL) Luye a/k Aru pada istiadat perbarisan hari Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia di Lumut baru-baru ini.

SETIAP pasukan dalam Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM) biasanya akan mengadakan sambutan hari ulang tahun masing-masing sebagai memperingati kejayaan dan kematangan setiap pasukan itu.

Sambutan hari ulang tahun penubuhan itu juga diharap akan membangkitkan semangat kecintaan anggota kepada pasukan dan memastikan kerjasama pegawai dan anggota di semua peringkat diperkukuhkan setiap masa.

Justeru, Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) tidak terkecuali dengan mengadakan pelbagai program sambutan Ulang Tahun TLDM ke-77 di Padang Kawad KD Pelandok di Pangkalan TLDM di sini baru-baru ini.

Istiadat perbarisan ulang tahun itu disertai 85 pegawai dan 515 anggota terlibat dalam istiadat perbarisan yang diketuai Ketua Perbarisan Komander Ahmad Rashidi Othman.

Mereka yang berpakaian seragam putih berdiri gagah untuk memberi tabik hormat kepada Panglima TLDM, Laksamana Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Jaafar dan Panglima Armada TLDM, Laksamana Madya Datuk Wira Jamil Osman yang mengadakan pemeriksaan kawalan kehormatan pada istiadat tersebut.

Majlis dimulakan dengan perarakan empat panji-panji diraja bagi kapal KD Pelandok, KD Malaya, KD Rajawali dan KD Panglima Hitam.

Abdul Aziz dalam ucapannya berkata, TLDM sedang berusaha menaikkan gaji serta elaun anggotanya sejajar dengan peningkatan taraf perjawatan di kalangan anggotanya.

Beliau berkata, usaha itu perlu bagi meningkatkan semangat dan motivasi anggota TLDM.

Katanya, antara elaun yang sedang dalam pertimbangan kerajaan adalah bayaran insentif perkhidmatan kapal selam, tugas stesen luar pantai, bahasa asing, pasukan khas, juruterbang dan elaun bagi juru teknik pesawat.

"Cadangan gaji dan elaun ini sedang dipertimbangkan oleh kerajaan," katanya di KD Pelandok, Pangkalan TLDM di sini baru-baru ini.

Selain itu, Abdul Aziz berkata, TLDM sedang mengambil langkah proaktif melaksanakan transformasi ke arah memartabatkan TLDM bagi mencapai misi dan visinya.

Menurutnya, untuk mencapai tujuan itu, TLDM telah menggunakan pelan strategi seperti kesiagaan, menambah baik kesediaan sumber, pengurusan sumber manusia, pengurusan lojistik dan membangunkan modal insan.

Beliau berkata, kesemua pelan tersebut perlu dilaksanakan di setiap markas, unit dan setiap anggota.

Selain itu, kata Abdul Aziz, aset TLDM sentiasa diselenggara dengan baik dan boleh digunakan pada bila-bila masa yang diperlukan demi untuk menjaga kepentingan negara.

Katanya, pihaknya juga bekerjasama dengan agensi luar menerusi kerjasama strategik di antara TLDM dengan MISC Berhad.

"Kerjasama itu terbukti berkesan apabila berjaya mengiringi 238 buah kapal dengan melindungi nilai dagangan negara berjumlah hampir RM63.3 bilion," ujar beliau.

Sementara itu, seramai lima orang menerima Anugerah Pujian Panglima Tentera Laut dan dua orang bagi Anugerah Bintara dan Laskar Terbaik TLDM.

Pegawai Waran 1, Nik Ezanee Nek Anom, 44, berkata, Anugerah Pujian Panglima Tentera Laut yang diterima itu merupakan satu penghargaan kepadanya yang sudah berkhidmat dengan TLDM selama 23 tahun.

"Anugerah ini memberi satu dorongan dan semangat untuk bekerja lebih kuat.

"Azam saya akan datang adalah untuk membimbing anggota bawahan supaya mereka menjadi anggota yang terlatih," katanya yang berasal dari Tumpat, Kelantan.

Nik Ezanee menyertai TLDM pada 19 Jun 1988 dan pernah bertugas di KD Mahameru, KD Jerong, KD Indra Sakti, Kapal RMN SSC dan pasukan projek PV TLDM serta mewakili TLDM ke Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) bertugas di Daffur, Sudan.

Menurutnya, pengalaman paling mencabar semasa bertugas di Daffur kerana mereka terdedah dengan ancaman bertugas di padang pasir.

"Namun kelengkapan persenjataan kita lebih maju berbanding dengan mereka," katanya.

Bagi Laskar Kanan (Paskal) Luye ak Aru, 36, yang mempunyai kepakaran sebagai penyelam kapal, payung terjun, ikhtiar hidup pertempuran, tempur jarak dekat dan perisikan - kelebihan itu banyak membantu kejayaannya dalam TLDM.

"Saya terbabit dengan Ops Fajar 1 untuk membebaskan kapal Bunga Melati 2 dan 5 daripada tawanan lanun Somalia.

"Pengalaman yang ada pada saya banyak membantu saya menggunakan kepakaran bagi setiap operasi yang disertai," katanya yang berasal dari Sarawak.

Dia menyertai TLDM pada 18 April 1996 dan kini bertugas di KD Panglima Hitam.

Pegawai Waran 11 (Paskal), Teruna Hassan, 41, berkata, anugerah yang diberikan itu merupakan satu penghargaan yang tinggi pada dirinya.

"Semasa bertugas sebagai Ketua Tim Gempur Dua, semasa Ops Fajar 8, pasukan saya berjaya menyelamatkan kesemua anak-anak kapal serta melindungi harta negara.

"Saya percaya pasukan Paskal boleh dimantapkan dengan meningkatkan peralatan sedia ada bagi membolehkan ia menjadi pasukan yang disegani dalam TLDM," katanya yang kini bertugas di KD Panglima Hitam.

Berasal dari Papar, Sabah, beliau menyertai TLDM pada 8 Januari 1990.

Laskar Kanan (Paskal) Abdul Aziz Ismail, 33, berkata, anugerah itu merupakan satu penghargaan kepadanya untuk terus menabur khidmat bakti dalam TLDM.

"Saya berazam untuk bekerja dengan lebih gigih demi negara dan memperoleh banyak pengalaman semasa berkhidmat di TLDM termasuk terlibat dalam Ops Fajar 1, 4 dan 8,'' katanya yang mula berkhidmat dengan TLDM pada 18 April 1996.

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Paskal terbaik, berkualiti

LK1 AHMAD ABDULLAH

Pulau Indah, Klang

SAYA adalah seorang anggota Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia (APMM) ingin mengucapkan jutaan terima kasih dan meluahkan rasa amat puas hati kepada Pasukan Khas Laut (Paskal).

Baru-baru ini, saya mengikuti kursus Paskal di Lumut.

Ketika menghadiri Kursus Asas Komando Paskal, semua pegawai dan jurulatihnya mudah didekati malah tidak sombong, mesra, prihatin dan berperibadi mulia. Mereka memberikan tunjuk ajar yang baik kepada semua pelatih selain menunjukkan ciri-ciri kepimpinan yang terpuji dan menghormati pelatih.

Teknik latihan yang diberikan dalam setiap situasi amat berkesan dan mudah difahami beserta dengan penjelasan, contoh serta taktik yang diberikan amat mantap.

Malah jurulatih lain juga mempunyai komitmen yang begitu baik, mantap dan jitu. Tahniah diucapkan.

Mereka amat komited dalam menjalankan latihan dan bersungguh-sungguh mengajar kami semua sehingga kami berjaya lulus di dalam kursus tersebut.

Dengan kemahiran yang saya peroleh, saya berharap saya akan berjaya melaksanakan tanggungjawab yang diberikan dengan sebaiknya.

Sesuai dengan motto 'Sentiasa Yang Terbaik' kejayaan mereka menyelamatkan kapal dagang MT Bunga Laurel memang amat membanggakan.

Sikap profesional, kecekapan dan kekuatan mereka tidak dapat dinafikan.

Terima kasih kepada semua pegawai dan anggota Paskal.

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