During the
Congo Crisis, elements of the Federation Reconnaissance Corps participated in the
United Nations Operation in the Congo from 1961 to 1963 as part of the Malaysian Special Force (MSF). The corps was sent to Bosnia as part of the
United Nations Protection Force (UNPROFOR) during the
Bosnian War. The 3rd Regiment served as part of the Malaysian Battalion I (MALBATT I) from 1993 until it was relieved by the 2nd Regiment as part of MALBATT II. The 2nd Regiment were relieved in turn by the 1st Regiment as part of MALBATT III. Elements of the corps were involved again when the UNPROFOR was replaced by the
Implementation Force (IFOR) and later
Stabilisation Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina (SFOR) as part of the Malaysian Contingent (MALCON). A specialised Armoured
Parachute Squadron was formed on 12 September 1992 and organised under the
10th Paratrooper Brigade as part of the newly established
Rapid Deployment Force, although it is also considered a constituent part of the Royal Armoured Corps. This squadron was equipped with
Alvis Scorpion 90 light tanks before the type was retired. It is unclear what vehicles the squadron is now equipped with.
Armoured warfare training is undertaken at the Armour Training Centre at
Sebatang Karah Camp in
Port Dickson. Exchanges are made with friendly countries such as The
United States,
United Kingdom,
Australia,
France,
India and
Pakistan. == Organisation and equipment ==