The Medical Company (Parachute), Royal Medical and Dental Corps (Malay: Kompeni Perubatan (Payung Terjun), Kor Kesihatan Diraja), also known as Para Viper or abbreviated KPP from its local name, is a company-sized airborne combat medic unit of the Malaysian Army's Royal Medical and Dental Corps. It has been a part of the 10th Parachute Brigade since 1994 and is responsible for providing medical support to the brigade.
| Medical Company (Parachute), Royal Medical and Dental Corps | |
|---|---|
| Kompeni Perubatan (Para) Kor Kesihatan Diraja | |
| Founded | 3 January 1992 |
| Country |  Malaysia |
| Allegiance | Yang di-Pertuan Agong ('King of Malaysia') |
| Branch |  Malaysian Army |
| Type | Airborne medic, forward surgical teams |
| Role |
|
| Part of | 10th Parachute Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Terendak Camp, Malacca |
| Nickname(s) | "Para Viper" |
| Colours | Maroon, blue and gold |
| Website | @paraviper.kpp (Official social media) |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major (Dr) Mohd Azman Hj Kamarudin[1] |
Major Dr Mohd Azman Hj Kamarudin is the current commander of the Medical Company (Para), having taken over from Major Dr Syed Fareez Syed Nasir on 26 January 2022.[1]
History
editIt was unofficially established on 3 January 1992 by the Royal Medical and Dental Corps as a medical task force to provide medical support to the 10th Strategic Brigade (now renamed the 10th Parachute Brigade) and later to the Malaysian Rapid Deployment Force (RDF) in 1994.[2]
On 1 June 1999, the Malaysian Army Command recognised the unit as an official military unit, and it was renamed Medical Company (Parachute), Royal Medical and Dental Corps, and it has been a part of the RDF ever since.[2]
Role and responsibilities
editThe KKP's primary role and responsibilities are in military medicine. There are numerous medical disciplines within the KPP, including surgeons, physicians, dentists, combat medics, nurses, and paramedic, and KPP members can be on the front lines during an assault while attached to another combat unit within the 10th Parachute Brigade (Abbr.: 10 PARA BDE), or in the back setting up field hospitals and performing combat casualty care.[3] They also serve as paramedic during military exercises involving the 10 PARA BDE.[4] Their main objective is comparable to that of the British Army's 16 Medical Regiment of the 16 Air Assault Brigade.
Even though the KKP is one of the 10 PARA BDE, its role during peacetime extends beyond the 10 PARA BDE. They can be deployed anywhere to provide medical assistance.[5][6]
Tactical Combat Casualty Care Course
editThe KKP is also required to handle the Tactical Combat Casualty Care Course (Malay: Kursus Tactical Combat Casualty Care — Kursus TCCC), one of the official courses in the Malaysian Army. This 10-day course teaches soldiers from all units in the Malaysian Army, including the 10 PARA BDE and the 21st Special Service Group, how to minimise risk when dealing with casualties during combat.[7][8][9] This course is divided into three stages, which are as follows:[7]
- Treatment during combat
- Tactical field treatment
- Tactical medivac
Training
editAll of its members, regardless of medical specialty, are trained by the Royal Medical and Dental Corps. As a unit that provides combat service support to the 10 PARA BDE, its members are not required to complete the Basic Rapid Deployment Force Course and earn the maroon beret. All of them, however, must complete the Basic Parachute Course at the Special Warfare Training Centre.[10] Nonetheless, the large majority of them complete the Basic Rapid Deployment Force Course and receive the maroon beret.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b "PERBARISAN SERAH TERIMA TUGAS PEGAWAI PEMERINTAH KOMPENI PERUBATAN (PARA)". @KorKesihatanDirajaOfficial (in Malay). 1 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ a b "Sejarah". @paraviper.kpp (in Malay). 2017-09-29. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
- ^ Mohd Hanif Ahmad, Lieutenant (2021-03-20). "Eksesais Viper Spur Uji Kompetensi Dan Keupayaan Hospital Hadapan Serta Rawatan Di Medan". @BTDMOnline (in Malay). Retrieved 2021-09-03.
- ^ "Perlindungan Perubatan Sempena Sambutan HUT TD ke-86". @paraviper.kpp (in Malay). 2019-03-04. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
- ^ "Latihan Pengendalian Hospital Hadapan AR - PA 52/ALU7". www.mafhq.mil.my (in Malay). 2012. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
- ^ Dr Muhammad Azlan Fazly Rosly, Captain (2021-03-19). "PROGRAM JIWA MURNI DEKATKAN WARGA KOMPENI PERUBATAN (PARA) DENGAN MASYARAKAT AWAM". @paraviper.kpp (in Malay). Retrieved 2021-09-03.
- ^ a b "Kompeni Perubatan Para di Persidangan Perubatan Ketenteraan Malaysia". Berita Tentera Darat Malaysia (in Malay). 2017-09-06. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
- ^ "Penutup Kursus TCCC Siri 3/2017". Berita Tentera Darat Malaysia (in Malay). 2017-11-29. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
- ^ "TCCC Lengkapkan Pegawai Dan Anggota Dengan Ilmu Rawatan Kecederaan Di Medan". @paraviper.kpp (in Malay). 2021-04-30. Retrieved 2021-09-03.
- ^ Nan Zul (2017-10-09). "Cerita dari Lipis: Kenangan bersama 10 Bgd Para : Pengalaman Kursus APT Siri 2/ 01". Cerita dari Lipis (in Malay). Retrieved 2021-09-04.
- ^ Dr Khir Rezza, Major (2021-03-06). "Tahniah Kapt Dr Amira, Airborne Starlight 18 RAMD (Para) atas pemakaian pangkat dari Lt ke Kapt". @drkhir.official (in Malay). Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved 2021-09-04.