Indonesia Defence Forum

[Jakartans@PkDef]

Recent update from tanjung datok, the disputed border area with Malaysia

The abandoned and unfinished Malaysian outpost. The pillars are now painted in Indonesian Flag's color, the Red & White

Indonesian Marines posing in local fisherman's boat. These marines deployed to guard the area.

KRI Lemadang 632 patrolling the area

 

[MarveL]

weekend post

Pictured from a passenger plane: Menacing 12-mile-high ash cloud looms over Indonesia's 'Mountain of Spirits' after volcano erupts. This is the incredible moment when a huge volcano erupted in Indonesia sending ash spewing an estimated 12 miles into the sky.

Eruption: The powerful explosion took place at Mount Sangeang Api in the Lesser Sunda Islands - an area that plays host to 129 active volcanoes. The Sunda Islands sit inside Indonesia's notorious 'Ring of Fire'. Since Sangiang Api's first recorded eruption in 1512, it is believed to have erupted a total of 20 times

Eerie: After erupting, the volcano sent a distinctive spaceship-shaped ring of pyroclastic smoke high into the air. Pilots in the area reported seeing the cloud rising to 65,000 feet, spreading over a 25 mile area

Stunning: The photographs were taken by professional photographer Sofyan Efendi during a commercial flight from Bali to the fishing town of Labuan Bajo

more at:
Pictured from a passenger plane: Menacing 12-mile-high ash cloud looms over Indonesia's 'Mountain of Spirits' after volcano erupts | Mail Online

 

[katarabhumi]

Indonesia's TNI-AL decommissions transport ship for target practice

The Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL) will retire its personnel transport ship KRI Karang Banteng and use it as a target in an upcoming naval exercise.

The 70 m vessel was commissioned in 1998, after being procured from a state-owned commercial ferry operator, and served with the Koarmatim (Eastern Fleet). The ship was armed with two 20 mm guns and could reach a top speed of 38 kt.

Indonesia's TNI-AL decommissions transport ship for target practice - IHS Jane's 360

 

[nufix]

Indonesia's TNI-AL decommissions transport ship for target practice

The 70 m vessel was commissioned in 1998, after being procured from a state-owned commercial ferry operator, and served with the Koarmatim (Eastern Fleet). The ship was armed with two 20 mm guns and could reach a top speed of 38 kt.

Indonesia's TNI-AL decommissions transport ship for target practice - IHS Jane's 360

what a waste man, what a waste. It was commissioned in 98, far younger than some other transport ships

 

[Jakartans@PkDef]

Indonesian Presidential Security Guards (Paspampres) brief profiles and pics.

Personnel are drawn and selected from all there branches of Armed Forces (Army, Air Force, Navy + Marines)
Currently divided in 4 groups + 1 Detachment
Group A secure and protect the president.
Group B for the vice president.
Group C for any visiting foreign head of states.
Group D for protection of former presidents and vice presidents.
Plus 1 Detachment for Training and Tactical Developments.
In total, the Presidential Security Guards have 2500 personnel.

Current Commander of Paspampres, Brigadier General Doni Munardo

Presidential Close Security Details.

Presidential Guards Tactical Team for emergency extraction and rescue.

Presidential Guards motorcade escort units

Presidential Guards members in training
Shooting

Martial arts training (Yongmudo Martial Arts)
female Paspampres member use neck scissors take-down move (Ouchh! )

 

[Jakartans@PkDef]

Indonesian Presidential Security Guards (Paspampres) daily Routine while not on duty : training, training and training.


Sneak Peek from The Presidential Security Guards Gym :

 

[Nike]

what a waste man, what a waste. It was commissioned in 98, far younger than some other transport ships

No need to feel sorry, my self found this ship doesn't worth to be used anymore. Let alone to be repaired.

 

[nufix]

No need to feel sorry, my self found this ship doesn't worth to be used anymore. Let alone to be repaired.

do we have any replacement for this ship?

 

[Jakartans@PkDef]

do we have any replacement for this ship?

Maybe because the operation and maintenance cost of the ship.
Since we still have 4 to 5 other transport ship (ex - Pelni) as backup and the Navy prefer to use our new LPD's as the first choice for transporting troops, i think its a reasonable decision cutting off cost inefficiency.
We still have our LPD's and LST for transporting troops during exercise or to the frontline (Natuna, etc) while the ex-Pelni Ships can handle troops transport for rotational purpose (Papua/Aceh, Kalimantan border deployments) with more capacity than the ex-ASDP ferry (KRI Karang Banteng). This ship doesn't have transport decks for vehicles and its passenger capacity is only for about 200 hundred peoples compares to ex-Pelni ships that has the capacity of transporting full battalion. Not to mention the limited operational range of this Fast Ferry type of ship.
In Indonesian terms : Ini adalah kapal 'nanggung'.

 

[Zarvan]

Maybe because the operation and maintenance cost of the ship.
Since we still have 4 to 5 other transport ship (ex - Pelni) as backup and the Navy prefer to use our new LPD's as the first choice for transporting troops, i think its a reasonable decision cutting off cost inefficiency.
We still have our LPD's and LST for transporting troops during exercise or to the frontline (Natuna, etc) while the ex-Pelni Ships can handle troops transport for rotational purpose (Papua/Aceh, Kalimantan border deployments) with more capacity than the ex-ASDP ferry (KRI Karang Banteng). This ship doesn't have transport decks for vehicles and its passenger capacity is only for about 200 hundred peoples compares to ex-Pelni ships that has the capacity of transporting full battalion. Not to mention the limited operational range of this Fast Ferry type of ship.
In Indonesian terms : Ini adalah kapal 'nanggung'.

Before going for LPD you should go for as many Frigates and Corvettes as you can than and also Submarines

 

[MarveL]

KOSTRAD

@dikalvis

 

[The SC]

I am glad to see Indonesia with an advanced armed forces and plans for modernization, it is a beautiful country, that I wish to visit some day.

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

@madokafc you are a member of kaskus?

 

[katarabhumi]

what a waste man, what a waste. It was commissioned in 98, far younger than some other transport ships

Who knows how long it was under ferry operator before the Navy took it.. maybe more than 10 years already.

I think the ship's condition is irreparable that is why they decommissioned it and use it as target instead of returning it or sell it .. I mean, the Navy use ancient LSTs from WWII for decades, they do everything they can to keep them rusty boats afloat... there must be a strong reason why a "young" ship like this get thrown out.

Our local shipbuilders are more than capable to build the replacement, even better.. so no worry.

 

[MarveL]

@madokafc you are a member of kaskus?

yes she is. end every indonesian @def.pk too...