The JFHQ, currently led by Lieutenant General Dato’ Noor Mohamad Akmar Mohd Dom RMAF as the Joint Forces Commander (Malay: Panglima Angkatan Bersama), succeeding Lt Gen Haji Yazid Haji Arshad RMAF on 6 December 2022.

Initially, Vice Admiral Dato’ Ramlan Mohamed Ali, the Chief of Staff of the MAF Headquarters, was appointed as the JFHQ Commander on an ad hoc basis.

[1][4] Once the JFHQ was officially established, Major General Dato' Allatif Mohd Noor assumed command.

With a total strength of 312 officers and personnel, this command has since carried out the responsibilities outlined by the "Jointness" concept, enabling the three services of the MAF to work together effectively to support the Chief of Defence Forces in governance and control operations at the highest levels.

Given budgetary constraints, the headquarters is focused on a "fit for purpose" approach, aiming to establish capabilities that meet essential requirements while promoting balanced development and interoperability.

[1] In addition to current operations, JFHQ continues to address the need for sustainable capability development to maximize effectiveness and budget utilization, all while supporting interoperability across services.

This covers areas such as discipline, morale, welfare, religious services, and legal matters, both in peacetime and wartime.

A senior officer leads the J1 division, typically holding the rank of Colonel in the army and air force or Captain in the navy.

This division reports daily intelligence updates to the Defence Operation Centre (Malay: Pusat Operasi Pertahanan — POP) and is led by a senior officer, typically holding the rank of Colonel or the navy equivalent.

J2 is also tasked with conducting intelligence awareness briefings and performing physical patrols in sensitive Joint Force areas to prevent potential information leaks.

This cell is tasked with planning, coordinating, executing, and monitoring all special operations involving two or more branches of the MAF.

It also acts as the coordinator for supplying logistical needs to the assigned forces involved in joint/combined operations and exercises, ensuring the proper raising, training, and maintenance of their personnel.

The J5 Division is led by a two-star officer and is composed of two departments: In charge of supplying the communications for all MAF operations.

Combined Exercise Cell Focused on the development of long-term defence capabilities, policies, and frameworks to support MAF operations and collaborations.

The J9 Division is responsible for monitoring and coordinating health affairs for Ops Pasir and other Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) overseas missions.

[17] Bersama Shield is a multilateral military exercise involving the five countries of the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA): Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.

The main mission of Operation Pasir is to ensure a safe and secure environment in the East Coast of Sabah, to protect national sovereignty, and to create conditions conducive to economic activity.

[30] The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) has increasingly extended its presence internationally through various peacekeeping missions, enhancing Malaysia's image globally.

MAF personnel involved in United Nations (UN) missions have demonstrated exceptional ability, dedication, commitment, and discipline.