The Royal Malaysian Air Force Ground Defence Force (Abbr. RMAF GDF, Malay: Pasukan Pertahanan Darat TUDM), previously known as the Royal Malaysian Air Force Air and Ground Defence Force (Malay: Pasukan Pertahanan Darat dan Udara), is an infantry unit of the Royal Malaysian Air Force. This unit is better known by its abbreviation from its Malay name, HANDAU. It is one of three ground combat units within the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) and has been part of the RMAF Regiment since the regiment's inception. In addition to their role as light infantry, their responsibilities include providing security forces and serving as air assault infantry.[1][2]
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