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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]
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).
Used by Kostrad's Taipur and in limited service of Kopassus. [17] AR-15: 5.56×45mm: Assault rifle Czech Republic: Excalibur Army AR-15 10.5: Used by Raider units. [18] SG 550: 5.56×45mm NATO: Assault rifle Switzerland: SG 552: Used by Kopassus. [19] SIG MCX: 5.56×45mm NATO: Assault rifle Switzerland: SIG MCX In limited service. Used by ...
In contrast to its name ("Reserve"), Kostrad is the main warfare combat unit of the Indonesian Army. While Kopassus is the elite-special forces of the Indonesian Army, Kostrad as "Komando Utama Operasi" or "Principal Operational Command" still maintains as the first-line combat formation of the Indonesian National Armed Forces along with the ...
Herindra returned to Kopassus as its commanding general on 25 July 2015, replacing Doni Monardo who was transferred to Maluku. [27] He was installed for the position six days later [28] and was promoted to the rank of major general on 25 August. [29] He was the second Adhi Makayasa recipient to serve as Kopassus commanding general. [30]
DI (Daerah Istimewa) - special region DIPIAD ( Dinas Pusat Intelijen Angkatan Darat ) Army Central Intelligence Service DI/TII/NII ( Darul Islam/Tentara Islam Indonesia/Negara Islam Indonesia ) - an extreme Muslim rebel group against Republic of Indonesia in West Java (1945–1963), led by Kartosoewiryo.
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").
Alexander Evert Kawilarang (23 February 1920 – 6 June 2000) was an Indonesian freedom fighter, military commander, and founder of Kesko TT, which would become the Indonesian special forces unit Kopassus.