20 YEARS REMEMBER THE BATTLE OF BAKARA MARKET, MOGADISHU, SOMALIA AT 3 & 4 October 93
At the date of June 18, 93, there were 870 members 19 RAMD (Mek) has being tasked for peacekeeping missions under UN flag Malbatt 1, 11 UNOSOM in Mogadishu, Somalia. MALBATT1 incharge by Col. Abdul Latif Ahmad and Deputy Commander Lt. Col. Mohamad Rozi bin Baharom CO of 19 RAMD (Mek) that to 10. Malbatt deployment in various missions has led to much success and thus increase Malaysia's name in the international arena. Courage members and officials during the tasting so directly involved in the battle of Bakara Market, Mogadishu, Somalia. Fighting in Bakara Market has been a point of excellence in the diary Army in UN missions. Malbatt involvement in the rescue of U.S. Rangers and Army Blackhawk pilot who was surrounded by Farah Aideed militia on the eve of October 3, 93 at Bakara Market is the only combat experience desired by all military personnel who have been trained to fight. Although this operation is carried out in a sudden deprivation of enemy intelligence aspect, field conditions and the position of the objective, as well as communication and coordination problems between foreign forces joined together to perform the operation, combat Malbatt team has successfully demonstrated an outstanding level of military professionalism and very proud of . During the mission, Team 19 RAMD Mek has achieved great success in the garrison team members have managed to rescue 75 American Rangers trapped in Bakara Market on 3 & 4 October 93. Malbatt member actions in the operation was highly honored by all 11 UNOSOM peacekeepers. In a battle going on for 6 hours, the Aideed clan militia have fired hundreds of thousands of launcer RPG and machine gun bullets to the rescue group. Occur during the peak fighting combat team to reach the edge of the objective Malbatt. Unyielding expression before death deeply embedded in the minds of the members Malbatt even aware of the hazards that may be encountered as well as the heroic spirit that is embedded in people cause they do not know the meaning of fear of enemy fire. QRF party from 2/14 Infantry Regiment U.S. Army has witnessed the courageous reaction Malbatt member in battle scenarios that address the very depressed and desperate. On extraordinary courage and success shown by Combat Mekanize, a member of that team, kpl Mat Aznan bin Awang has died and degrees awarded Federal Supreme Courage Mighty Warrior Series SP and 6 others were awarded the PGB brave commander. Combat efficiency Mekanize has proven that they are adequately trained and always ready to perform all the tasks given in the mission. Tenacious spirit of camaraderie was high enough and managed to help save many successful operations Malbatt own members and the Americans. Efficiency and direct their perseverance have resulted in the rescue mission. Surely also, Combat Mekanize has received help from Allah Almighty in the need much needed help. Among XIX heroes which was awarded the Medal of Mekanize Courage: 1. The late Cpl Mat Aznan bin Awang SP. 2. Maj Ab Aziz bin Ab Latif PGB. 3. Capt Mohd Halim bin Khalid PGB. 4. Lt M Arifin bin Mohamad Juraimy PGB. 5. Lt M Khairul bin Abdul Aziz PGB. 6. LCpl Sabri bin Ahmad PGB. 7. LCpl Rizal bin Ismail PGB. Indeed, this team has excellence citizens dignity lift Malaysian Army Malaysian towering reputation in the international arena. Sacrifice, struggle and conservation staff team in Bakara Market was recognized with the award of Battle Honours in flag team. Over the past 20 years, the historic date 3 & 4 October 93 never forgotten by every team. Now 20 interchange as CO to this team and now Lt. Col. Wisham bin Abdul Hadi helm and will continue to be the backbone of this team in shape to continue the tradition of excellence 19th RAMD (MEK) Battalion...
