Rank Insignia
Military Rank Military Rank is a system of hierarchical relationships in the Armed Forces of Malta organized along military lines. The uniforms denote the bearer’s rank with particular insignia affixed to the uniforms. Ranking systems have been known to be advantageous during military operations particularly with regards to logistics, command, and coordination. As time continued […]
No 4 Dress
This dress is the warm climate equivalent of the no 2 Dress but it is worn solely by Officers of the Force. It is made of Khaki Viscose/Terylene.
No 3 Dress
This is the same dress as no 1 except that due to the warm climate during the summer season, the jacket is replaced with a white Terylene cotton tunic worn over the no. 1 dress trousers. This is generally worn during the period between 1 May and 31 October.
No 2 Dress
The No 2 Dress consists of a khaki drab barathea/wool jacket and trousers. This particular dress is normally worn during the winter period especially when members of the AFM are carrying out supporting roles during parade ceremonies. This Dress is also worn during Military funerals and when any member of the force is involved in […]
No 1 Ceremonial Dress
This consists of serge/wool dark blue jacket and matching trousers complete with a vertical scarlet stripe on the outside leg. A red/blue forage cap, white belt and gloves complete this outfit. This is usually worn on all AFM Ceremonial Parades/duties during the winter period. This order of dress applies from 1st November to 30th April; […]
Helicopter Rescue Swimmer
The primary mission of the helicopter rescue swimmer is to provide rotary wing aircraft with the capability of deploying a properly trained and conditioned rescue swimmer to assist persons in distress in maritime or land environments.
Air Pilot
Air Wing Pilots are selected to fly either the fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft. Both pilots are principally trained in Search and Rescue operations, however, their skills extend widely with every day duties of the Air Wing such as aerial reconnaissance, VIP conveyances, aerial photography and irregular migration operations.
Boarding Team Member
The full battle load of a Rapid Deployment Platoon soldier (R.D.P.) of the AFM Maritime Squadron roughly weighs up to 15-20 Kg and includes body protection, safety equipment, specialist equipment and an individual weapon. The body protection includes a Kevlar helmet, which is capable of stopping small calibre rounds, fast roping gloves used in aerial […]
Maritime Personnel
Maritime Squadron (Sergeant) with the specialisation of Sea- Going Local Master. He is responsible for the crew, the safe navigation of the patrol vessel and the accomplishment of his assigned mission. Seagoing Master – Maritime Squadron This Navy blue Battle Dress Uniform is worn by all Maritime Squadron serving members both at sea and on […]
Sniper
The sniper is a skilled soldier in field-craft and marksmanship. They wear a camouflaged suit called a Ghillie suit so that They can blend in their surrounding to render themselves practically invisible to the untrained eye. The sniper’s primary weapon delivers long range, precision fire on priority targets from concealed sniping positions in support of […]