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The Kopassus (Indonesian: Komando Pasukan Khusus, Special Forces Command) is an Indonesian Army (TNI-AD) special forces group that conducts special operations missions for the Indonesian government, such as direct action, unconventional warfare, sabotage, counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism, intelligence gathering and special reconnaissance (SR).
The Koopssus (Indonesian: Komando Operasi Khusus, Special Operations Command), is a special forces unit of the Indonesian National Armed Forces with counter-terrorism duties. [1]
While Kopassus is the elite-special forces of the Indonesian Army, Kostrad is still maintained as the first-line combat unit of the TNI below the Kopassus. [14] Despite its nomenclature as reserve units, it is also used as main combat force, deployed for certain circumstances and is also capable for semi-special ops because mainly airborne ...
Kopassus field uniform Modified Version of British Denison brushstroke locally known as Pakaian Dinas Lapangan (PDL) Loreng Darah Mengalir (Flowing Blood camouflage), it was initially used as the main Field Uniform for Kopassus before being replaced by Malvinas/DPM Camo in 1984.
The Kopaska (Indonesian: Komando Pasukan Katak, lit. 'Frogman Forces Command') is the premier frogman and underwater demolition unit of the Indonesian Navy.The unit's motto is Tan Hana Wighna Tan Sirna (Sanskrit for "There is no obstacle that cannot be defeated").
Ken Conboy, Kopassus: Inside Indonesia's Special Forces, Equinox Publishing, Jakarta/Singapore, 2003 - mentions many Indonesian battalions in his history of the special forces from the 1950s to the present. Kostrad order of battle 1999, listing infantry battalions among other units
AMD (ABRI Masuk Desa) - A social responsibility program by Indonesian army (ABRI), such as providing free medical service, repairing/building roads and public utilities. AMS (Dutch: Algeme(e)ne Middelbare School) - High School or College (Dutch colonial era) antv (Andalas Televisi) - Andalas Television (Private Television Station)
Kopassus (Indonesia), including Group 1 Para Commandos and Group 2 Para Commandos Special Operations Command parachute team (United States), also called the Para-Commandos Afghan Commando Forces , also referred to as Para-Commandos.