Amazing what the month of Independent can bring to us. One of Malaysia premier Special Forces Unit .. The VAT 69 were featured in a complete documentary in History Channel.
VAT 69 operatives are jungle warfare specialists given the VAT 69's origins as a force established to fight the communist threat in 1969 and the insurgency years. Originally trained by the British SAS, VAT 69 conducts in land, sea and air special operation techniques with specialty in jungle warfare and deep reconnaissance missions, VAT 69 mission is to execute special operation in support of Police's Special Branch fight against subversive organization and terrorist activities, offensive operations using special weapons and tactics, anti-terrorism, counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, close protection and supporting the Malaysian Armed Forces special forces, RDF or infantry force in any security measures.
Recently merged both the VAT 69 and the UTK were amalgamated into the PGK on October 20, 1997, when it was launched by the 5th Inspector General of Police, Tan Sri Rahim Noor. However, the VAT 69 and the UTK are still operationing as separate units. The UTK is now officially known as Pasukan Gerakan Khas Detachment A and VAT 69 has been deputized to Pasukan Gerakan Khas Detachment B.
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from http://www.myfew.net/
This documentary is a story about the exploits of Malaysia’s first special jungle trooper unit, VAT 69, formed in 1969 specifically to engage the communists in guerilla warfare.
This program provides a new perspective on the war against the Communist insurgence, particularly the untold story about the role of the VAT 69 troopers. Pioneer members of VAT 69 were trained by none other than by the famed British SAS. The intense and harsh training were designed to develop the young men and turn them into tough jungle fighters. They set the benchmark for modern Malaysian jungle fighters and guerilla warfare.
It’s history at its most compelling, as viewers get a rare glimpse into this forgotten period that was marked by great heroism and bloody struggles; one that merits just a passing mention in most school history books. It’s about triumph of the human spirit: one that defined the never-say-die attitude of the VAT 69 troopers.
Among the interviewed are members of the original squadron as well as Sargent Apot - the orang asli tracker who played a vital role, uncovering the enemy’s stronghold and pursuing their every movement. He is a hero who served his country with great honour.
For more than 20 years, VAT 69 battled relentlessly against the communists’ crusade to turn Malaysia into a communist people’s republic. Unfortunately, many lives were lost during this dark and bloody period in the nation’s history. After suffering heavy losses, the communists agreed to lay down their arms in 1989.
This program provides a new perspective on the war against the Communist insurgence, particularly the untold story about the role of VAT 69’s unsung heroes.
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