21st Special Service Group
| 21st Special Service Group | |
|---|---|
| 21 Gerup Gerak Khas | |
The 21st Special Service Group's beret backing. | |
| Founded | 1 August 1970 |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Branch | Malaysian Army |
| Type | Special forces command |
| Part of | Malaysian Armed Forces |
| Headquarters | Sri Iskandar Camp, Johor |
| Nickname(s) | "21 GGK", "GGK", "Grup Gerak Khas", "21st Special Forces Group", "Malaysian Army Special Forces Command" |
| Colours | Jungle Green and Caribbean Blue |
| March | Gerak Khas |
| Mascot(s) | Malayan tiger |
| Anniversaries | 1 August |
| Engagements | List |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General Ahmad Shuhaimi Mat Wajab |
| Colonel-in-chief | Sultan Ibrahim Ismail of Johor |
| Notable commanders | Borhan Ahmad, Zaini Mohd Said SP, Awie Suboh, Adi Ridzwan Abdullah |
| Insignia | |
| Tactical formation patches | |
The 21st Special Service Group (Abbr.: 21 SSG, Malay: 21 Gerup Gerak Khas), also known as the 21st Special Forces Group, serves as the command for the Malaysian Army's special forces, the Gerak Khas. Since 1985, 21 SSG has also been considered the 21st combat brigade within the Malaysian Army, which is reflected in its designation. Operating independently under the Malaysian Army, the unit reports directly to the Chief of Army. The headquarters of the 21 SSG are located at Sri Iskandar Camp in Mersing, Johor.
On 10 May 2024, Major General Ahmad Shuhaimi Mat Wajab has assumed command of the 21 SSG, succeeding Major General Mohd Adi Ridzwan.