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 […]
Infantryman
The standard equipment of an AFM infantryman includes his individual weapon; ammunition; respirator, digging tools; helmet, drinking water; field ration packs; spare clothing and other necessary items to survive in the field. This is called the Combat Equipped Marching Order (CEMO) and can reach a total weight of around 55kg. During patrols or on operations, […]