National Special Operations Force (Malaysia)
| National Special Operations Force | |
|---|---|
| Pasukan Operasi Khusus Nasional Malaysia | |
| Founded | 27 October 2016 |
| Disbanded | 2018 |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Branch | Malaysian Armed Forces Royal Malaysia Police Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency |
| Type | Special Operations Task Force |
| Role | Provide fully capable special operations forces to defend Malaysia and its interests and plan and synchronize operations against terrorist networks. |
| Size | 187 (October 2016) |
| Part of | National Security Council |
| Operating Base | Fort Perdana, Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur |
| Motto(s) | "Tangkas dan Tepat" (English: Swift and Accurate) |
| Commanders | |
| Director Special Forces | Classified |
The National Special Operations Force (NSOF) (Malay: Pasukan Operasi Khusus Nasional) has been Malaysia's main security force which serves as the first responder to any terror threats on the country's sovereignty after October 2016. The force covers elements from the Malaysian Armed Forces, Royal Malaysia Police and the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency.
NSOF is the third Task Force attached to the National Security Council (NSC) (Malay: Majlis Keselamatan Negara Malaysia; MKN) after the Federal Special Task Force (PPKPS/L) and Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART).
The NSOF is secretive in nature and precise composition, activities, location and commander of the task force are strictly classified.