PASKAL

PASKAL

This article is about a Malaysian military unit. For other possible meanings, see Pascal (disambiguation).

The Pasukan Khas Laut (English: Naval Special Warfare Forces), commonly known as the PASKAL compose the Special Operations Forces of the Royal Malaysian Navy, that conducts special operations missions for the Malaysian government, such as direct action and special reconnaissance operations. PASKAL are also capable of undertaking unconventional warfare, guerrilla warfare, jungle warfare, counter-terrorism, close protection for VIPs, specific enemy assassination and hostage rescue as well as foreign internal defense.

It was officially established on October 1, 1980, after a five-year setting-up period, with the purpose of enforcing Malaysia's Exclusive Economic Zone maritime claims through sea, air and land operations (similar to the United States Navy SEALs).

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