Assalamualaikum and Hello there. Today our topic is about Wataniah Army. Some people might think this topic is quite boring but we like to share this topic to you since some of us already volunteer involve in Territorial Army Regiment specialize in Wataniah Army, Rejimen Askar Wataniah, Batalion 2, Kem Tampin.
History of Territorial Army Regiment
The Rejimen Askar Wataniah is the reserve component of the Malaysian Army. Basically, in the organization of Wataniah Army consist of infantry. The Regiment infantry unit formerly consist 2 series resevist where the mobilized 300 series and the volunteer 500 series. However, the 300 series which consist of 5 infantry battalions with mobilized reservists for full time duty has been converted into the new regular Rejiment Sempadan (Border Regiment) since 2008. Therefore, the 500 series are reserve volunteers units, based in major towns and cities throughout the whole country. In all, there are about sixteen infantry Regiments of the 500 series beside other support and service support reserve units.
Combat Element in Wataniah Army Regiment
The 500 series is tasked with the same mission as the combat infantry battalions of the Royal Malay Regiment and the Royal Ranger Regiment. There are currently 16 Wataniah Regiment where each comprising of 3 nominal infantry battalions.
* Regiment located throughout in Malaysia are namely:
* Rejimen 501 Askar Wataniah, Kem Tebrau, Johor Bharu
* Rejimen 502 Askar Wataniah, Kem Sungai Buloh, Selangor
* Rejimen 503 Askar Wataniah, Kem Jalan Tambun, Ipoh, Perak
* Rejimen 504 Askar Wataniah, Kem Bukit Keteri, Kangar, Perlis
* Rejimen 505 Askar Wataniah, Kem Teluk Sisik, Kuantan, Pahang
* Rejimen 506 Askar Wataniah, Kem Pengkalan Chepa, Kota Bahru, Kelantan
* Rejimen 507 Askar Wataniah, Kem Bukit Perwira, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
* Rejimen 508 Askar Wataniah, Kem Jalan Rasah, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
* Rejimen 509 Askar Wataniah, Kem Lebuhraya Peel, George Town, Pulau Pinang
* Rejimen 510 Askar Wataniah, Kem Sri Rejang, Sibu, Sarawak
*Rejimen 511 Askar Wataniah, Kem Ria Kompleks, Kuching, Sarawak
* Rejimen 512 Askar Wataniah, Kem Padang Midin, Kuala Berang, Terengganu
* Rejimen 513 Askar Wataniah, Kem Jalan Kolam Air, Sungai Petani, Kedah
* Rejimen 514 Askar Wataniah, Kem Bukit Beruang, 75450 Melaka
* Rejimen 515 Askar Wataniah, Kem Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
* Rejimen 516 Askar Wataniah, Kem Kukusan, Tawau, Sabah
Services Element in Wataniah Army Regiment
The Wataniah Logistic Corps consists of 5 transport companies based in Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bharu and Kota Bharu, one supply company based in Kuala Lumpur and one air despatch platoon based in Taiping. The Wataniah Ordnan Corps maintains a single Kumpulan Ordnan Briged (Brigade Ordnance Group) based in Kuala Lumpur while Wataniah Brigade Ordnance groups are integrated into regular Army brigades in Kuching, Taiping Melaka and Kuantan. Wataniah army also has 4 medical companies based in Kuantan, Kluang, Sungai Petani and Kuching.
We would like to share our experience during we involve in Wataniah Army since 2008 until now. There are some pictures that will present us during Recruit and Kadar. Hope you guys like it!!!!
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Student Unikl Micet involve in Wataniah Army |
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Clean the M 16 gun after being used |
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Leader, Koperal Ayu lead the Platun |
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Map of Negeri Sembilan |
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Punishment during Parade |
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At Lapang Sasar, Port Dickson |