Maritime Squadron, MQR (‘Midalja Ghal Qadi tar-Repubblika’)
The AFM Maritime Squadron, MQR provides the maritime element of the AFM and AFM’s land component stationed in Gozo. It operates from Hay Wharf Base in Floriana, Mgarr Harbour and Qortin Base in Gozo. The Squadron has a general responsibility to meet defence and contingent requirements such as maritime surveillance, maritime law enforcement, and also […]
Air Wing, MQR (‘Midalja Għal Qadi tar-Repubblika’)
Located in the Military Zone (Apron 7) at Malta International Airport, the AFM’s Air Wing, MQR is the aerial component of the Force. The Wing lends itself to all deployments of air assets in various roles and missions in order to maintain the territorial integrity of the Maltese Islands. This is achieved by fulfilling roles such […]
4 Regiment
4th Regiment AFM provides service support to all AFM Units in peace time and in times of crises. The Regimental Headquarters are located in Luqa Barracks commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Keith Mizzi, AFM. This Unit’s ORBAT is made up of the following sub-units: Headquarters Company Headquarters Company provides service support to enable the Unit to […]
3 Regiment
3rd Regiment of the Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) is a combat support regiment tasked with providing direct support to AFM Units through the deployment of well-trained soldier. The Regimental Headquarters is based at Safi Barracks in Hal Safi and is under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Matthew John Camilleri, AFM. This support encompasses a […]
1 Regiment
1st Regiment, AFM is organised as a light infantry Battalion. The Regimental Headquarters is based at Lyster Barracks in Hal Far and is under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Chris Vella, AFM. 1st Regiment is organised into a Headquarters Company, three Infantry Companies and an Air Defence and Support Company (D Company). It is the […]
The Deputy Commander
Colonel Edric Zahra Colonel Edric Zahra was born in Attard on 15 March 1978. He attended St Aloysius College, B’Kara, Malta, and furthered his studies at the University of Malta, whereby he successfully completed a Diploma in Sports and Leisure, a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Anthropology, and a Masters in Maltese Studies. Furthermore, […]
The Commander
Brigadier Clinton J O’Neill Brigadier Clinton J O’Neill joined the Armed Forces of Malta in 1992 and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1994. During the initial two years he served within the Air Traffic Services and Air Squadron as a Sergeant Pilot. Brigadier O’Neill graduated with Honors with a Bachelor of Information Technology […]
Organisation
Headquarters AFM HQ AFM is the Force Headquarters located at Luqa Barracks, Luqa having as it’s Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel John Stroud, AFM. It is a joint Headquarters that operates at the military strategic as well as the operational and tactical levels. Members serving on the staff of the Force Headquarters previously served in either the land, […]
Defence Roles
The AFM performs two main defence roles designated as ‘primary’ and ‘secondary’ defence roles. Primary Defence Roles: Maintain territorial integrity (particularly at the Malta International Airport and other sensitive locations). Maintain integrity of Maltese waters (physical and electronic surveillance against smuggling, illegal trafficking of immigrants and other illicit activities at sea by conducting Maritime Law […]
Structure
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. Command, Control & Administration The ‘Malta Armed Forces Act’ was passed through Parliament in 1970. It enables the Head of State […]