Manual Poman 1971 | Public Order
This is the section most beloved by tactical historians. POMAN 1971 standardized unit formations using alphabetic codes:
Public Order Manual (POMAN) 1971 —officially designated as AF Code T 1025 / Police 15 —is a sensitive joint publication issued by the Royal Malaysian Police Headquarters Ministry of Defense public order manual poman 1971
The manual operated alongside the Public Order (Protection of Persons and Property) Act 1971 , which granted specific powers to police regarding "protected premises" and "protected persons" (such as diplomats and federal courts). This legislation made it an offense to disregard police directions to leave certain premises, providing the legal teeth for the manual's tactical applications. Public Order (Protection of Persons and Property) Act 1971 This is the section most beloved by tactical historians
Based on the manual's guidelines, public order operations typically follow these steps: Public Order (Protection of Persons and Property) Act
The manual serves as a standardized guide for "Public Order" operations, ensuring that both the police and military act in coordination during crises. It covers: