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Armed Forces of Malta

NameArmed Forces of Malta
Native NameForzi Armati ta' Malta
HeadquartersLuqa Barracks
Commander-in-chiefGeorge Abela
MinisterLawrence Gonzi
Minister TitlePrime Minister
CommanderBrigadier Martin G. Xuereb
Active2,140 (2002 est.)
Amount$60 million (2000 est.)
Percent GDP1.7% (2000)
Founded19 April 1973
BranchesHeadquarters
1st Regiment
3rd Regiment
4th Regiment
Maritime Squadron
Air Wing
Age18 years of age
Availablemales age 15-49: 99,107 (2002 est.)
Fitmales age 15-49: 78,909 (2002 est.)
Conscriptionvoluntary
HistoryMilitary history of Malta

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The Armed Forces of Malta is the name given to the combined armed services of Malta. The AFM is a brigade sized organisation consisting of a headquarters and three separate battalions, with minimal air and naval forces.

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Gli operatori della C (Special Duties) Company e del Rapid Deployment Team dell' Armed Forces of Malta, ripresi nel corso di dimostrazioni di tecniche di irruzione in spazi chiusi. Soundtrack: "Get away from me" performed by Linkin Park. The C (SD) Company footage is Copyright of Corpi d' elite TV. The Rapid Deployment Team footage is Copyright of the Armed Forces of Malta Press Office.
0.88 min. | 3.0 user rating		 SOLDIERS TRAIN TO SUBDUE RIOTS By Paul Spiteri Lucas From The Times of Malta of Friday, 22nd January 2010 Tear gas cylinders exploded at the White Rocks filling the air with white smoke. A group of "unruly crowd" had occupied the abandoned tourist complex in Pembroke and soldiers were trying to bring them under control, using anti-riot equipment. It was the scene, last Friday, of a realistic internal security training-exercise conducted by C (Special Duties) company personnel from 1st Regiment of the Armed Forces of Malta, under the command of Captain Jason Ebejer. As the smoke billowed, simulated gunfire broke out and military vehicles screeched to a halt as armed forces anti-riot personnel invaded the scene. The smoke cleared, the "unruly crowd" ran in all directions and the soldiers tried to apprehend their leader. During the two-day exercise, the barricaded group of "unruly crowd" (role-played by fellow soldiers) inside the complex had armed themselves with oranges, wood, improvised petrol-bombs and burning obstacles. The anti-riot personnel overpowered them with rubber batons and baton guns under different scenarios directed by their instructors. The aim was to develop the soldiers' skills in handling a range of situations, confronting anything from minor aggression in open spaces to severe violence from rioters inside buildings. In such situations, AFM soldiers would be required to negotiate their way in and out of the premises in the safest ways possible according <b>...</b>
2.73 min. | 5.0 user rating		 AS-9212 ALIII TO from Park 7,Malta
0.98 min. | 5.0 user rating		 A copyright owner has claimed it owns some or all of the audio content in this video ''AFM CAREER PROMOTIONAL TAPE No. 1. ''The audio content identified in this video is Runaway by Linkin Park. We regret to inform you that this video may be blocked from playback, due to a music rights issue. Armed Forces of Malta, careers' presentation promotional tape, screened to MCAST Paola students Feb/march 2007.
3.57 min. | 4.55 user rating		 Demonstration by the C (Special Duties) Company of the Armed Forces of Malta during the AFM Open Day 2008. Soundtrack: "Kickstart my heart" performed by Motley Crue. Copyright Corpi d' elite TV. More info on www.corpidelite.info
2.75 min. | 4.5 user rating
Thursday, 8th January 2009 - 11:08CET An injured Briton was airlifted from a survey vessel to Mater Dei Hospital by the Armed Forces of Malta this morning. The vessel Skandy Inspector, which was eight nautical miles off San Dimitri Point in Gozo, reported the injured person on board at 9.30 am A rescue helicopter, piloted by Bdr Ruben Demicoli who was participating in his first rescue mission, was dispatched to the scene and the patient, 39-year-old Andrew York, was taken to Mater Dei. He is suffering from severe elbow swelling.
0.93 min. | 0 user rating		 Lo scopo della "Canale", che quest' anno ritorna a Malta e nelle acque circostanti, è di promuovere la cooperazione, la sicurezza e la stabilità nel Mediterraneo, rafforzando la cooperazione tra i Paesi aderenti all'Iniziativa "5 + 5". Le attività previste saranno focalizzate sulle operazioni di sorveglianza e controllo dei traffici mercantili per il contrasto di attività illecite criminali (MLE -- Maritime Law Enforcement) nonché di Ricerca e Soccorso marittimo (SAR -- Search and Rescue operations). Si tratta della 17esima edizione dell'esercitazione che, quest'anno, è stata pianificata e coordinata dalle Forze Armate maltesi, con la partecipazione di unità navali e mezzi aerei della Marina e dell'Aeronautica italiana ed il coinvolgimento di altri Paesi mediterranei. Algeria, Francia, Libia, Mauritania, Marocco, Portogallo, Spagna e Tunisia partecipano con unità aeree, navali e personale con incarichi di staff. L'esercitazione si svolge nelle acque maltesi ed è organizzata in diverse fasi per addestrare i partecipanti alle differenti attività. In prevalenza, l'addestramento riguarda aspetti e compiti attinenti alla "sicurezza" piuttosto che quelli più tradizionali di conflitto in mare, con uno scenario predisposto per migliorare la cooperazione e le capacità operative delle forze aero-navali partecipanti. In questo video esclusivo realizzato da Corpi d' élite.net nelle giornate del 16 e 18 Giugno, vediamo gli uomini della Compagnia Operazioni Navali del Reggimento San <b>...</b>
10.67 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Armed Forces of Malta Maritime Squadron RDT during the 2005 AFM open day at luqa brks performing a fast rope 'hostage rescue' display.
2.70 min. | 5.0 user rating		 June, 2010: Dutch Defence Minister Eimert van Middelkoop visits a Maltese security team, part of the multinational operation Atalanta on board the Johan de Witt ++++ The high level of operational effectiveness achieved between the armed forces of the two states was witnessed first-hand by Dutch Defence Minister Eimert van Middelkoop last weekend. The minister visited the Dutch warship Johann de Witt, to which the AFM Vessel Protection Detachment has been deployed to participate in the EU military operation EU NAVFOR Atalanta to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast. Following his visit to the ship, Mr Middelkoop visited Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi in Valletta. "As an island nation state that is dependent on free and unencumbered sea lines of communication, Malta welcomes and supports the important contribution that the European Union gives to global maritime security," Dr Gonzi said. EUNAVFOR Atalanta, he said, was proving to be an effective tool in the EU's comprehensive engagement in favour of security and stability in Somalia and the wider region. "Malta thanks the Dutch Government for the opportunity extended to the AFM to contribute to such EU engagement and looked forward to continue future combined Maltese-Dutch anti-piracy deployments," he said. Mr Middelkoop emphasised the importance of EU co-operation. He was also favourably impressed with what he witnessed on the Johan de Witt in the <b>...</b>
4.08 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Lo scopo della "Canale", che quest' anno ritorna a Malta e nelle acque circostanti, è di promuovere la cooperazione, la sicurezza e la stabilità nel Mediterraneo, rafforzando la cooperazione tra i Paesi aderenti all'Iniziativa "5 + 5". Le attività previste saranno focalizzate sulle operazioni di sorveglianza e controllo dei traffici mercantili per il contrasto di attività illecite criminali (MLE -- Maritime Law Enforcement) nonché di Ricerca e Soccorso marittimo (SAR -- Search and Rescue operations). Si tratta della 17esima edizione dell'esercitazione che, quest'anno, è stata pianificata e coordinata dalle Forze Armate maltesi, con la partecipazione di unità navali e mezzi aerei della Marina e dell'Aeronautica italiana ed il coinvolgimento di altri Paesi mediterranei. Algeria, Francia, Libia, Mauritania, Marocco, Portogallo, Spagna e Tunisia partecipano con unità aeree, navali e personale con incarichi di staff. L'esercitazione si svolge nelle acque maltesi ed è organizzata in diverse fasi per addestrare i partecipanti alle differenti attività. In prevalenza, l'addestramento riguarda aspetti e compiti attinenti alla "sicurezza" piuttosto che quelli più tradizionali di conflitto in mare, con uno scenario predisposto per migliorare la cooperazione e le capacità operative delle forze aero-navali partecipanti. In questo video esclusivo realizzato da Corpi d' élite.net nelle giornate del 16 e 18 Giugno, vediamo in azione gli assetti aeronavali maltesi. Il servizio continua con <b>...</b>
3.55 min. | 0 user rating

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Violent storm causes widespread damage and traffic distruptions - Times of Malta Tweet this news
Times of Malta--Civil Protection Department and -Armed Forces of Malta- personnel were busy rescuing drivers from stalled vehicles, wading through thigh-high waters. ... - Date : Tue, 26 Oct 2010 07:36:04 GMT+00:00
No injuries, but downpour causes havoc across Malta - Malta Independent Online Tweet this news
Malta Independent Online---Armed Forces of Malta- personnel were actively involved in debris-clearing operations and assisted several drivers who were trapped in their vehicles as ... - Date : Tue, 26 Oct 2010 08:03:54 GMT+00:00
Long road to freedom - Times of Malta Tweet this news
Times of Malta--Eventually, the boat was intercepted by the -Armed Forces of Malta- - near a small island he had always believed was situated somewhere between England and ... - Date : Sun, 24 Oct 2010 08:41:25 GMT+00:00
The October 19th 2010 edition of The Maltese Herald - Gozo News Tweet this news
Gozo News--The -Armed Forces of Malta- recently held an activity at Mgarr Harbour to mark the army's 40th anniversary. Besides static displays of various military ... - Date : Mon, 18 Oct 2010 22:02:48 GMT+00:00
Oil recovery response simulation exercise - Malta Independent Online Tweet this news
Malta Independent Online--Operations were directed from TM's Emergency Control Centre in Marsa, with the participation of the -Armed Forces-, the Police, MEPA and the Civil Protection ... - Date : Thu, 21 Oct 2010 08:04:24 GMT+00:00
Visitors 'join' the army on open day - Times of Malta Tweet this news
Times of Malta--A re-enactor dressed as a member of the Royal Malta Artillery, the predecessor of the -Armed Forces of Malta-, during an open day yesterday at the AFM ... - Date : Mon, 04 Oct 2010 07:11:57 GMT+00:00

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