The Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) is Malta’s military organisation tasked with primary defence functions and safeguarding national sovereignty and interest, both in peacetime and in crisis. Malta’s military instrument, in the form of the operational capabilities delivered by the AFM, is a major component of the Maltese Island’s national defence and security architecture.
The links at the top of the website offer a detailed description of the Force today. A Force that is organised, trained and equipped to conduct military operations at a national level as well as to contribute towards international crises management operations.
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The Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) consists of a Force Headquarters and five separate units – three land units, an air wing and a maritime squadron. The AFM also has a Volunteer Reserve Force.
The ‘Malta Armed Forces Act’ was passed through Parliament in 1970. It enables the Head of State to raise, maintain and regulate an armed force.
This act also empowers the President of Malta as Head of State, to delegate the command and authority vested in him/her to the democratically-elected Government, exercisable by the Minister for Home Affairs, National Security and Law Enforcement, and answerable to Parliament.
1 Regiment boasts a diverse array of units, including Headquarters, ‘A,’ ‘B,’ ‘C,’ and ‘D’ Companies, alongside the AFM VRF.
3 Regiment comprises vital squadrons like Headquarters, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Combat Engineer, and Ammunition and Explosives.
4 Regiment exhibits unity with Headquarters, the AFM Band, C2S Company, Training School, and the Revenue Security Corps.
The Air Wing, with precision, houses the Wing Headquarters, Headquarters Squadron, Operations Squadron, and Support Squadron.
Lastly, the Maritime Squadron commands the seas with Headquarters, Offshore, Inshore, ‘G,’ and Support Commands.
The Armed Forces of Malta has a number of Calls for Enlistment throughout the year for Regular Soldiers, Regular Soldiers with Trades, Regular Soldiers with a Musical Background, Officers and Pilots. Follow this link to download your application form and begin your Recruitment Process.
