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President to lead Heroes` Day ceremony in Surabaya
Jumat, 6 November 2015 19:19 WIB | 161 Views

Surabaya, East Java (ANTAR5A News) - East Java governor Soekarwo confirmed here on Friday that President Joko Widodo would lead the Heroes Day ceremony to be held in Surabaya on November 10.

"The venue will be the Heroes Monument, erected to commemorate the November 10, 1945 battle," he told newsmen at his office.

He hailed the Presidents readiness to lead the ceremony as the right decision and one that the people in East Java province had been awaiting for long, especially the people in Surabaya, which is now the provinces capital.

"It will be the first time for the countrys President to lead the ceremony in Surabaya. Thank God, the central government has approved (the holding of the ceremony here) and we appreciate it very much," he said.

The flag-raising ceremony is scheduled for 8am and will be attended by the cabinet ministers.

On the occasion, President Joko Widodo and First Lady Iriana are also scheduled to extend a token of appreciation to 102 pioneering heroes and 100 war veterans.

The Indonesian Veterans Legion (LVRI) has welcomed President Joko Widodos plans to be present at the ceremony.

"Surabaya is the site of the November 10, 1945 battle and that is why the city is called Heroes City. We think it is appropriate for the ceremony to be led by the countrys leader," head of LVRI Surabaya chapter Hartoyik said.

Heroes Day ceremony has never been held in Surabaya, which is the original site of the battle, later commemorated as the National Heroes Day.

"Although a ceremony has always been held in Surabaya but no national ceremony has ever been centered here. The national ceremony has so far always been led by the President in the capital city Jakarta even though the battle had happened in this city," Hartoyik, a veteran and also an eye-witness of the battle, said.(*)

President to lead Heroes` Day ceremony in Surabaya - ANTARA News

 

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General Gatot`s apology yet to demonstrate military`s commitment: NGO
Jumat, 6 November 2015 19:45 WIB | 232 Views

Hendardi. (ANTARA/Teresia May)

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - General Gatot Nurmantyos apology over a shooting incident had yet to demonstrate the militarys commitment to transparently and fairly solve cases of common crimes by its personnel, Setara Institute Chairman Hendardi stated.

"The main problem is not about open trials to be held for incidents involving military personnel, officers, and civilians. However, it is rather the denial of the principle of equality before the law," Hendardi clarified here on Friday.

Earlier, Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) Chief General Nurmantyo had tendered an apology on Wednesday for a shooting incident that took place on Tuesday afternoon, which had resulted in the death of a civilian motorist in Cibinong, West Java.

"As the TNI commander, I apologize for the fatal shooting in which a member of my force was involved. This must not recur," he informed journalists at the State Palace when questioned about the incident in which 40-year-old Marsim alias Japra was killed.

Nurmantyo said he had ordered the military police to conduct an investigation to thoroughly probe the case and to court martial military personnel involved in the criminal act against the civilian. The investigation process should be open and transparent to the public.

Hendardi stated that maintaining military courts to prosecute military personnel, who committed common crimes, was a violation of the constitution.

"The military law is not to prosecute military personnel who commit common crimes," the NGO chairman said.

Hendardi remarked that the government and the House of Representatives must make a legal breakthrough, while waiting for the legislative process in the House.

Earlier, Chairman of Commission I Mahfudz Siddiq had lauded a recent order directing open trials to be held for incidents involving military personnel, officers, and civilians.

"The order is right. The military court law can impose severe penalties on perpetrators of violations in the ranks of the military," Siddiq affirmed on Thursday.

According to Siddiq, if the judicial process can be carried out transparently, it will fulfill the need for justice in society.

"In the military, guns can only be used by personnel on duty and during operations. The rule must be enforced consistently," the lawmaker emphasized.

The incident has exposed lapses in the supervision of soldiers.

Siddiq pointed out that the law on military discipline should strengthen supervision within the TNI.

"The law must be enforced as such violations are considered a serious offense," he pointed out.

In addition, the legislator remarked that the complexities of life can increase the stress levels in personnel.

"The increase in stress levels in personnel should be a concern for the TNI to anticipate similar incidents in future," he added.
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General Gatot`s apology yet to demonstrate military`s commitment: NGO - ANTARA News

 

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The commander ( the one with the face) is one of Indonesian pilots who have the experience having a dog fight with 5 USA F 18 during Bush jr administration in Bawean island sky. 2 Indonesian F 16 ( 4 pilots) vs 5 USA F 18. Not only able to unlock his plane from the USA F 18 radar but he also can fight as a team with other Indonesian F-16 during that moment.

The lowest point in term of relation with USA. Actually, during the dog fight we are still under military embargo as well but still manage to have at least 2 operational F-16 during years of embargo.

What missiles are being developed and produced by Indonesia ?

Still learn the guidance system though until now...........

 

[Zarvan]

The commander ( the one with the face) is one of Indonesian pilots who have the experience having a dog fight with 5 USA F 18 during Bush jr administration in Bawean island sky. 2 Indonesian F 16 ( 4 pilots) vs 5 USA F 18. Not only able to unlock his plane from the USA F 18 radar but he also can fight as a team with other Indonesian F-16 during that moment.

The lowest point in term of relation with USA. Actually, during the dog fight we are still under military embargo as well but still manage to have at least 2 operational F-16 during years of embargo.

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Still learn the guidance system though until now...........

When on earth did that happened ?

 

[Indos]

When on earth did that happened ?

From 2003 news,

The actual dog fight is quite long with jamming and locking to each other, and 2 Indonesian F 16 split with each of them fight 2-3 USA F 18.

Another incident is between Indonesian Hawk with Australian F-18 ( 2 ) in which we can lock them first but never shoot since the shooting order is not given.

Both of the incident was caused by East Timor Independence sentiment (lowest relation with almost all Western nations), in which for Australian case it is a direct cause but for USA is not direct.

Air Force threatens 'sanctions'
against U.S. intruders
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Sat, July 05 2003, 4:07 PM


Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta

The Indonesian Air Force plans to seek clarification from the U.S. government regarding the alleged unauthorized entry of five F-18 Hornet jets into the country's airspace over the Java Sea.

National Air Defense commander Rear Marshall Wresniwiro said on Friday that the Indonesian Air Force was coordinating with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta to investigate the incident.

Wresniwiro said the investigation was aimed at determining if the aircraft had obtained clearance from the Indonesian authorities.

He warned that the Air Force would take whatever action was necessary, or even impose ""sanctions"", should the investigation find that the U.S. aircraft had violated Indonesian airspace. He declined to specify what form such ""sanctions"" might take.

The incident occurred when five U.S. F-18 jets performed maneuvers for more than two hours over Bawean island in the Java Sea.

The Air Force then deployed F-16 fighters to intercept the five U.S. jets.

During the interception, the Indonesian pilots tried to contact the F-18s pilots, who initially refused to break radio silence.

""Both sides were close to firing on each other before the F-18 pilots responded by saying that they were from the U.S. Navy,"" Wresniwiro told a press conference at air defense command headquarters in East Jakarta.

The Air Force said that the presence of the Hornets was detected by radar at Surabaya's Juanda air force base.

However, Wresniwiro admitted that a U.S. naval officer had told the Indonesian Air Force that ""they had secured permission to enter Indonesian airspace while escorting a U.S. aircraft carrier, two frigates and a tanker.""

Wresniwiro said that ""the request had arrived too late at air defense command.""

""There are rules for obtaining permission for foreign aircraft and warships to enter Indonesian territory as they have to ask permission from the Indonesian Military's Strategic Intelligence Agency (Bais), Indonesian Military Headquarters, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and air defense headquarters.

""Therefore, such requests have to be made months before they arrive here,"" he said.

Asked whether the U.S. Navy had clarified the intended destination of its vessels, Wresniwiro simply said: ""They are traveling to the eastern zone.""

Speculation has been rife that the planes were on their way to Iraq.

Wresniwiro said that the Indonesian Air Force had ordered the planes to land on Lombok island, West Nusa Tenggara. However, no information was forthcoming on whether this order was obeyed.

""Based on our maritime law, both foreign warships and aircraft entering our territory may face sanctions, ranging from being observed or expelled, or even being prosecuted under Indonesian law,"" he said.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has yet to comment on the incident, saying it was still seeking clarification on the issue.

A U.S. embassy spokesman told Agence France-Presse that he would seek more information about the report.

- See more at: Air Force threatens 'sanctions' against U.S. intruders | The Jakarta Post

 

[Zarvan]

From 2003 news,

The actual dog fight is quite long with jamming and locking to each other, and 2 Indonesian F 16 split with each of them fight 2-3 USA F 18.

Another incident is between Indonesian Hawk with Australian F-18 ( 2 ) in which we can lock them first but never shoot since the shooting order is not given.

Both of the incident was caused by East Timor Independence (lowest relation with almost all Western nations)

Air Force threatens 'sanctions'
against U.S. intruders
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Sat, July 05 2003, 4:07 PM


Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta

The Indonesian Air Force plans to seek clarification from the U.S. government regarding the alleged unauthorized entry of five F-18 Hornet jets into the country's airspace over the Java Sea.

National Air Defense commander Rear Marshall Wresniwiro said on Friday that the Indonesian Air Force was coordinating with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta to investigate the incident.

Wresniwiro said the investigation was aimed at determining if the aircraft had obtained clearance from the Indonesian authorities.

He warned that the Air Force would take whatever action was necessary, or even impose ""sanctions"", should the investigation find that the U.S. aircraft had violated Indonesian airspace. He declined to specify what form such ""sanctions"" might take.

The incident occurred when five U.S. F-18 jets performed maneuvers for more than two hours over Bawean island in the Java Sea.

The Air Force then deployed F-16 fighters to intercept the five U.S. jets.

During the interception, the Indonesian pilots tried to contact the F-18s pilots, who initially refused to break radio silence.

""Both sides were close to firing on each other before the F-18 pilots responded by saying that they were from the U.S. Navy,"" Wresniwiro told a press conference at air defense command headquarters in East Jakarta.

The Air Force said that the presence of the Hornets was detected by radar at Surabaya's Juanda air force base.

However, Wresniwiro admitted that a U.S. naval officer had told the Indonesian Air Force that ""they had secured permission to enter Indonesian airspace while escorting a U.S. aircraft carrier, two frigates and a tanker.""

Wresniwiro said that ""the request had arrived too late at air defense command.""

""There are rules for obtaining permission for foreign aircraft and warships to enter Indonesian territory as they have to ask permission from the Indonesian Military's Strategic Intelligence Agency (Bais), Indonesian Military Headquarters, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and air defense headquarters.

""Therefore, such requests have to be made months before they arrive here,"" he said.

Asked whether the U.S. Navy had clarified the intended destination of its vessels, Wresniwiro simply said: ""They are traveling to the eastern zone.""

Speculation has been rife that the planes were on their way to Iraq.

Wresniwiro said that the Indonesian Air Force had ordered the planes to land on Lombok island, West Nusa Tenggara. However, no information was forthcoming on whether this order was obeyed.

""Based on our maritime law, both foreign warships and aircraft entering our territory may face sanctions, ranging from being observed or expelled, or even being prosecuted under Indonesian law,"" he said.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has yet to comment on the incident, saying it was still seeking clarification on the issue.

A U.S. embassy spokesman told Agence France-Presse that he would seek more information about the report.

- See more at: Air Force threatens 'sanctions' against U.S. intruders | The Jakarta Post

Well after reading this news I am more pissed of on your leader ship. These incidents should be enough to open eyes. Indonesia needs far bigger Air Force but they are still not doing much.

 

[Nike]

Well after reading this news I am more pissed of on your leader ship. These incidents should be enough to open eyes. Indonesia needs far bigger Air Force but they are still not doing much.

bread or butter dilema, and we are doing good with butter and made US came back as our friend once more

 

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The 330th Para Raider battalion, 17th Airborne Brigade / Kostrad.
All Aspect Assault Unit.

 

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More Powers for the TNI?
WEDNESDAY, 04 NOVEMBER, 2015 | 22:22 WIB

The National Army of Indonesia. Image: Getty Images


TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The draft presidential regulation that would extend the powers of the Indonesian Military (TNI) is a dangerous step backwards. The document being discussed by the defense ministry and TNI headquarters clearly intends to restore the TNI's role in maintaining public order and security, which is now the job of the police.

If this proposal moves forward, it will be a betrayal of the reform movement. In 1998, the TNI's dual function as defender of the nation's sovereignty and holder of the authority to preserve order came to an end. Today, the military deals with threats to national sovereignty, while the police deal with disturbances and crimes in the civilian sphere.

It is highly regrettable that articles in the draft regulation to expand the authority of the TNI provide a legal basis for the TNI to be involved in non-military threats, such as operations to stop smuggling or to eradicate illegal drugs. Law No. 3/2002 on National Defense states that the TNI is the defense apparatus of the state. But articles 4, 5 and 6 in the draft presidential regulation proposing the TNI's new role, the military would no longer be simply the state's defense apparatus, it will also play a role in internal security.

The addition of the word "security" in the draft is vague and the meaning unclear. Most likely, the additional clause is intended to provide the TNI with the legitimacy to carry out additional non-police duties. It seeks to empower the military not just to deal with crimes such as smuggling or drug dealing, but also with managing demonstrations by students, laborers, farmers, just like in the past. During the New Order era, the TNI took part in resolving the Kedung Ombo Reservoir protests, the murder of labor activist Marsinah and the Badega Garut land case, using the 'rifle butt' approach.

The expansion of the military's role outside the combat arena would clearly be a step backward. Its functional role as the state's defense apparatus would be undermined, making it much less efficient than the armies of neighboring countries. The military's skills would be compromised by having to deal with the 'additional activities'.

Instead, the defense ministry should pay more attention to developing the professionalism of combat personnel and upgrading their equipment. The 'no day without training' program, in line with the slogan of Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu when he was Army chief of staff, should be a priority. The TNI could conduct training with friendly nations. Furthermore, military personnel need to study the 'wars of the future', which will no longer depend on human-based defense. The TNI's most important job is to realize the principle of si vis pacem, para bellum - to attain peace, be prepared for war.

Improvements to the professionalism of its personnel should be higher priority than, for example, the national defense program, recently launched by the defense ministry. Besides being open to interpretation as a militarization of civil society, the national defense program would reduce scarce available funds to fight poverty and unemployment or other social programs.

Surprisingly, how this anachronistic proposal went past all the usual hurdles to end up so effortlessly on President Joko Widodo's desk is a big question. Legally, the draft presidential regulation may be problematic because it contradicts Law No. 3/2002. Jokowi must not go ahead with this regulation to expand the TNI's authority. Indonesia must not go back to the era of Praetorian Rome, some 2,000 years back, when the army was the state's defense apparatus, its police force and ultimately, its political power. (*)

More Powers for the TNI? | Comentary | Tempo.Co :: Indonesian News Portal

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[Indos]

One finger can cut a steel, it is our martial art (Pencak Silat), Merpati Putih, a branch of Pencak Silat martial art that is widely used to train our military beside other martial art like Karate, Judo, etc

 

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otot kawat balung wesi

 

[Indos]

otot kawat balung wesi

Foreigner should watch our soldier who can cut a steel using his one finger..........

Kopassus (Indonesia Army Special Force) demonstration, using Pencak Silat Martial Art (Merpati Putih)

 

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Paskhas 468 Commando Battalion carry out Technical Rappelling Drill exercises in Manuhua Air Force Base.

 

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Ground attack ops...
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