In 1963, when Malaysia was facing the dual threat of the Insurgency by the Malayan Communist Party the Confrontation with Indonesia, the unit was enlarged and became the Ministry of Defence Intelligence Unit under the Joint Intelligence Directorate at the Ministry of Defence (Malaysia).

The Royal Intelligence Corps has churned out warriors and heroes who stood firm to the discipline, commitment and dedication to duty and orders given by their superiors.

A gallant member of the Combat Intelligence Special Force (Pasukan Khas Perisikan Tempur (PKPT)) was awarded the highest bravery medal of Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa (S.P.).

He is Allahyarham Lance Corporal Saimon bin Tarikat who was decorated with the medal after a fierce armed encounter with the communist terrorists (CTs) which took his life in Kampung Pelong Titi, Kuala Kelawang, Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan on January 26, 1983.

Several officers and men were also mentioned in despatches or bestowed with Mentioned-in-Despatches (Kepujian Perutusan Keberanian or K.P.K.).