Jakarta – The Indonesian Military (TNI) and the United States Pacific Command are holding a joint military training operation in the waters off Tanjung Priok.

The training will last for 16 days, from August 29 until September 12, and is the sixth such joint training operation between the TNI and the US Pacific Command.

According to the Commander of the Indonesian Navy Western Fleet Rear Admiral Tedjoedhy Purdijatno, the training operation is aimed at increasing the knowledge and capability of TNI personnel in conducting military mission planning to secure and defend important installations, including handling problems of terrorism.

Around 90 TNI personnel from three forces and 14 US soldiers from the Asia-Pacific region are taking part in the training operation.

The US Defense Attachi to Indonesia Colonel Joe Judge said that this cooperation was very important for both countries.

During the training, several subjects will be covered, including principles of target analysis, target processing, exchange of information and techniques and tactics in securing important sites from disturbances, including terrorist disturbances.

To intensify the training, the TNI has deployed Cassa 212 Indonesian Navy planes, one Indonesian Army Hellybell and an Indonesian Navy Sea Raider.

During the operation, participants will also be trained in medical evacuation techniques in order to provide treatment to any personnel who suffer injuries during the training. (Sunariah-Tempo News Room)