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Marinir AS dan Indonesia Selenggarakan Latihan CARAT 2012

06 Juni 2012

Latihan CARAT 2012 di pantai Banongan, Situbondo, Jawa Timur (all photos : Antara, US Pacific Fleet)

Marinir AS-Indonesia "Serbu" Banongan Hanya 45 Menit

Banongan, Situbondo - Lebih dari seribu prajurit Korps Marinir Indonesia dan Marinir Amerika Serikat mampu "menyerbu" Pantai Banongan, Situbondo, Selasa siang, untuk melumpuhkan "musuh" yang "menduduki" pantai hanya dalam waktu 45 menit.

Wartawan ANTARA di Banongan melaporkan, penyerbuan empat titik lokasi "musuh" itu merupakan bagian dari Latihan Bersama antara TNI Angkatan Laut dengan Angkatan Laut AS dari jajaran "US Pacific Command" (USPaCom) yang bersandi "Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2012".

Dalam latihan yang disaksikan Komandan Gugus 73.1 Rear Admiral atau R.Adm (Laksamana Muda) Tom Carney dan Pangarmatim Laksamana Muda TNI Agung Pramono, itu diawali dengan tembakan meriam ke arah pantai yang dilakukan kapal perang AS pada pukul 10.25 WIB.

Setelah dentuman meriam yang cukup mengagetkan itu, 13 tank serbu amfibi atau amphibious assault vechicle (AAV) milik Angkatan Laut Amerika Serikat yang keluar dari "mulut" kapal USS Germantown LSD-42 tampak melakukan pendaratan.

Sementara itu, empat panser BTR-50 milik TNI AL yang keluar dari "mulut" KRI Banda Aceh - 593 pun mendarat dan bergerak di sektor kanan, sedangkan tank amfibi AS bergerak ke sektor kiri dengan mengeluarkan asap untuk penyamaran.

Ratusan prajurit yang keluar dari tank panser langsung turun dan bersembunyi di balik rerumputan dan pepohonan kelapa untuk menyerang titik sasaran 1 dan 2, sedangkan ratusan prajurit Marinir AS menyerbu titik sasaran 3 dan 4.

Penyerbuan titik sasaran itu dilakukan secara kerja sama antara prajurit Marinir AS dan Indonesia, karena keempat sasaran itu diserbu dengan saling membantu "musuh" mampu diusir pada pukul 11.10 WIB.

"Operasi amfibi adalah oeprasi yang paling sulit di dunia, karena operasi itu membutuhkan koordinasi yang baik antara pasukan di darat dan di laut," kata Komandan Gugus 73.1 Rear Admiral atau R.Adm (Laksamana Muda) Tom Carney, didampingi Komandan Satgas CARAT 2012 dari AS, Capt David A Welch.

Oleh karena itu, ia mengaku sangat beruntung dapat melakukan latihan bersama dengan TNI AL dalam CARAT 2012, karena latihan semacam ini sangat dibutuhkan. "Yang jelas, ke depan, kami akan meningkatkan kerja sama," katanya.

Senada dengan itu, Pangarmatim Laksamana Muda TNI Agung Pramono juga mengaku senang dapat melakukan latihan bersama, karena latihan bersama itu dapat menjadi ajang tukar pengalaman, apalagi Amerika merupakan negara maju yang memiliki teknologi modern.

"Bagi kami, latihan itu sendiri dapat meningkatkan ketrampilan anggota," katanya, didampingi Danpasmar-1 Brigjen TNI Mar Tommy Natanegara dan Komandan Satgas CARAT 2012 dari Indonesia, Kol Laut (P) Rahmat Eko Rahardjo.

Latihan bersama yang berlangsung sejak 30 Mei hingga 7 Juni itu juga diwarnai dengan kolaborasi musik pentas antara Koprs Marinir Indonesia dan AS pada sejumlah SMA di Surabaya, bakti sosial kepada masyarakat Bangkalan, Madura, serta pra-latihan.(*)

(Antara)

Indonesia dan Philipina Selesaikan Misi Patroli Terkoordinasi Perbatasan

02 Mei 2012

KRI Sura 802 milik TNI AL (photo : TNI AL)

KRI Sura selesaikan misi patroli terkoordinasi perbatasan

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - KRI Sura-802 tiba di Davao, Filipina Selatan, Senin lalu. Dia dengan puluhan awaknya menjadi bagian dari gugus tugas patroli terkoordinasi perairan perbatasan Indonesia-Filipina, yang baru saja menyelesaikan misi tempur patroli perairan perbatasan negara.

Kapal perang TNI-AL ini merapat di Dermaga Captain Feranil, Pangkalan Angkatan Laut Filipina Felix Apolonario, Davao. Atase Pertahanan Indonesia untuk Filipina, Kolonel Suplai Djakaria P Girsang, dan Konsul Jenderal Indonesia di Davao, Eko Hartono, serta sejumlah pejabat lain menyambut mereka.

Di sisi lain dermaga itu ditambat kapal perang Filipina, BRP Magat Salamat (PS-20). Secara resmi, misi militer yang kedua kapal lakukan itu diberi tajuk Patroli Terkoordinasi Philindo XXVI-12.

PS-20 BRP Magat Salamat milik Angkatan Laut Philipina (photo : Timawa)

KRI Sura-802, Mayor Pelaut Fafan Y Brahmono, dan Komandan BRP Magat Salamat, Comannder Luzviminda A Camacho, diberi selamat secara khusus.

Patroli terkoordinasi ke-26 ini telah dilaksanakan di wilayah perbatasan laut Indonesia dan Filipina. Bagi KRI Sura-802, patroli ini sekaligus sebagai bentuk pengamanan pulau-pulau terluar Indonesia, yaitu Pulau Miangas dan Pulau Marore, jauh di utara Laut Sulawesi.

Selain mengamankan perairan perbatasan, kedua kapal perang tersebut juga melaksanakan latihan meningkatkan lintas operasi, meliputi latihan komunikasi (radio, bendera, semafor dan lampu sorot), manuvra taktis, latihan tabir, replenishment at sea dan latihan pemeriksaan kapal (VBSS).

Juga itu melaksanakan perjanjian yang telah disepakati bersama kedua negara yaitu Border Patrol Agreement. BRP Magat Salamat juga telah melaksanakan repatriasi bagi warga negara Philipina dari Bitung sebanyak 32 orang. Mereka adalah warga negara Filipina yang telah selesai menjalani proses hukum di Indonesia khususnya Sulawesi Utara. (*)

(Antara)

Counter-Insurgency Theme for Hikmat Bersatu IV Exercise

01 Mei 2012

In Hikmat Beratu IV Exercise of the armed forces would be, among others, to conduct a building-to-building and door-to-door search, and securing a perimeter. (all photos : Brunei Mindef)

BOLKIAH GARRISON - As part of the ongoing effort in developing the professionalism and responsiveness of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) for any eventualities, the Hikmat Bersatu exercise continues to be a valuable platform to test present capacities and capabilities in the art of conventional warfare. Hikmat Bersatu IV, or dubbed as HB4, is conducted within the boundaries of Brunei Darussalam including its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and air space, focused on low intensity conflict and asymmetric warfare that provided commanders with the platform to train combat forces in joint operations, to evaluate war plans and interoperability between the services and units within the RBAF and to execute their strategies and tactics. While the operation theme for Hikmat Bersatu III focused on conventional warfare, HB4 focuses on counter-insurgency and urban operation, with the primary objectives of defeating insurgent elements and restoring public confidence.

Urban operation involves combats within developed or built-up areas such as towns and cities. The challenge for the armed forces in such environment is to engage in battles within areas encompassing tall infrastructures/ buildings, roads and highways, narrow alleys and other places where visibility and maneuverability are limited. The complexity of the operation is added by the presence of civilians, which provide ideal concealment for insurgents by blending in with the masses. Additionally, insurgents may have further advantage if specific civilians are sympathetic to their cause, and thus they may be optimized as the eyes and ears for the insurgents against the armed forces.

When engaging in urban operation, the strategy of the armed forces would be, among others, to conduct a building-to-building and door-to-door search, and securing a perimeter. These particular exercises themselves demands intensive personnel deployment and will be time consuming. The most effective and efficient way to address this is by managing the areas by sectors through systematic sweeping (room-to-room search).

Good intelligence input is also paramount in assisting the armed forces to accurately locate the whereabouts of the insurgents. The sources of information may be compiled from public domains, tip-offs from members of the public, or sharing of intelligence with other agencies such as the Internal Security Department and Police Force. Availability of special equipment, such as communication equipments and visual equipments is also fundamental in assisting the armed forces in such operation, specifically in enhancing maneuverability, command and control, and access within the built-up areas. In light of combating insurgents in urban areas, armed forces personnel are highly vulnerable. Therefore, personnel protection is crucial in ensuring their safety.

During an urban operation, one of the armed forces objectives is to also ensure the safety of civilians. In this instance, the armed forces may have to consider or take precautionary measures such as the imposition of curfew and establishment of internally displaced personnel (IDP) facilities. Additionally, the presence of military personnel in the urban areas is paramount as deterrence for further insurgency in the area.

(Brunei Mindef)

Singapore and Thailand Conclude Bilateral Army Exercise

06 April 2012

Terrex Infantry Carrier Vehicles from the SAF participating in Exercise Kocha Singa 2012. (photo : Mindef)

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and the Royal Thai Army (RTA) concluded an annual bilateral army exercise, codenamed Exercise Kocha Singa this afternoon. The closing ceremony was officiated by Chief of Army Major-General Ravinder Singh and Commander-in-Chief of RTA General (GEN) Prayut Chan-O-Cha in Sa Kaeo Province, Thailand. Thai Prime Minister Her Excellency Yingluck Shinawatra, Thai Minister of Defence Air Chief Marshal Sukumpol Suwanatat and Singapore's Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Defence and National Development Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman attended the ceremony. As part of his programme, Dr Maliki also interacted with SAF troops who participated in the exercise.

BTR-3E1 from Royal Thai Navy also take part in this exercise (photo : Thaifighterclub)

The exercise, which was the 14th in the series, was held in Thailand from 20 Mar to 5 Apr 2012 and involved personnel from the 5th Battalion, Singapore Infantry Regiment and the 1st Infantry Battalion from the 2nd Infantry Regiment of the RTA. The exercise included professional interactions, exchanges in motorised infantry operations and culminated in a combined live firing exercise.

First conducted in 1997, Exercise Kocha Singa underscores the close and longstanding defence ties between Singapore and Thailand, and also provides an excellent opportunity for the two armies to strengthen the professionalism and mutual understanding among their personnel.

(Mindef)

Philippine Navy Eyes Joint Maritime Exercises with Thai, Vietnamese Counterparts

29 Maret 2012

Naval Shipyard X46 or the Hai Long Shipbuilding Co. in Vietnam which is capable of building warships and military vessels (image : ttvnol)

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Navy plans to hold joint maritime exercises with its Vietnamese and Thai counterparts as part of efforts to strengthen ties with the navies of neighboring Asian countries, a military spokesman said.

Lieutenant Colonel Omar Tonsay disclosed this following the visit of a Philippine Navy delegation led by its chief, Vice Admiral Alexander Pama, to Vietnam on March 11-14 and Thailand on March 14-17.

The Philippine delegation toured the Naval Shipyard X46 or the Hai Long Shipbuilding Co. in Vietnam, which is equipped with state-of-the-art shipbuilding and repair facilities and which is capable of building warships and military vessels, Tonsay said.

“This visit is expected to provide opportunities for the conduct of joint maritime exercises in the West Philippine Sea (northeast of Vietnam) and other common maritime domains following proper diplomatic channels under guidance from the Department of National Defense,” Tonsay said.

“Sharing of shipbuilding expertise is clearly seen as one possible area for cooperation during this tour,” Tonsay added. The delegation, he said, suggested possible training for Philippine Navy personnel at the X46 shipyard.

Likewise, the leaders of the two navies discussed a proposal to establish a communication hotline between the operations centers of the Philippine Navy and the Vietnam People’s Navy (VPN) especially for search-and-rescue operations.

Pama and VPN’s commander in chief, Admiral Nguyen Van Hien, also signed the standard operating procedure regarding interactions among Philippine and Vietnamese navies’ personnel in the vicinity of Southeast Cay and the Northeast Cay Island, located between the two countries.

Nguyen offered to host the first “Navy to Navy Talks” with the Philippines in Vietnam in the last quarter of 2012, the Philippine Navy spokesman said.

“The visit paved the way for continued Staff to Staff Talks and exchange of visits between the Philippine Navy and VPN, which is hoped to sustain the active engagements of the Philippine Navy and the VPN and effectively address maritime security issues in common maritime domains,” Tonsay added.

In Thailand, Pama and other delegation members met with the Thai Ministry of Defense and held exploratory talks on avenues of cooperation for the Philippine Navy and the Royal Thai Navy (RTN). Joint maritime exercises and ship visits by the Thai Navy to the Philippines were also discussed.
Likewise, the RTN also committed to host Navy to Navy Talks to further discuss matters that will strengthen the bilateral activities of both navies.

(Inquirer)

Vietnam Conducts Live Fire Exercise with Su-22M4

27 Maret 2012

The swing wing aircraft Su-22M4 fires rocket to destroy the target. (photo : BaoDatViet)

Recently, at the shooting range TB3, the fighter unit - Su-22M4 striker/bomber, UH-1/Mi-8 transport/armed helicopter of 370 Division conducted live-fire exercises.

In two days 23-24/3, shot at the National School Region 3 (TB3), 370th Air Division held a practice test used missile, rocket and bomb from fighter and helicopter.

The exercise is an opportunity to evaluate the possibility of training for combat readiness of the 370th Division and represent experience and additional training options in next time as well as training organizations to participate in sea shooting practice as planned in 2012.

Su-22MK4 of the Vietnam People's Air Force (photo : Jetphotos)

On behalf of the General Staff to participate in directing the training and testing is Major General Nguyen Duc Kidney, Director General Military Training. Representatives of the Air Defense Command - Air Force Major General Nguyen Van Tho, Deputy Commander, Chief of Staff.

In the dazzling sunshine of the Southwest, Division commanding officers and 370 officers and soldiers of the two pilots of the 917th Helicopter Regiment and the 937th Fighter Group at headquarters, on the icy ground and flight the air was working hard, serious, highly effective training.

Before 7am, the Mi-8 crew and UH-1 (917th Regiment) and the fighter squadrons - Su-22M4 bomber (Regiment 937) was waiting in the ready command.

Mi-8 Hip of the Vietnam (photo : Jetphotos)

After about 20 minutes from the airport to the south, the border sorties team practice all tactical air forces, such as coil, low flying mountainous terrain advantage then suddenly plummeted increase the height of the target than fire rocket, missiles and bombs. Just about 5 minutes there is another round of air strikes on ground targets.

Through the vision system and listen to the commanding officer on the bridge reported, people are glad to see young pilots to shoot, very accurate throw. Naked eye, after a series of thundering explosions beams, we also recognize the right column of smoke up a red flag area, the white flag of the target.

In particular, during a practice flight shot, bombed on this land, boldly division first assigned to some young pilots (the youngest born in 1984) and use the UH-1 helicopter improved weapon control system.

UH-1 Huey of the Vietnam (photo : Jetphotos)

The fighter pilot - a bomb made Su-22M4 aircraft fire when all of the complicated and difficult than a normal shot.

After two days of training, Colonel Tran Ngoc Dong, Division Chief Division 370 Air Force, said the units involved in fire tests are reached or excellent. There are many young pilots (pilots born in 1984) shows good bravery and technical level.

After the training tests, even though faculty comments sum up the results, but the comrades Military Training Director General Command and Deputy Commander, Chief of Air Defense - Air Force are satisfied and that the pilots were required to complete a good strategy and techniques to ensure absolute safety.

(BaoDatViet)

Boosting Defence Ties at Exercise Cope Tiger

26 Maret 2012

Fighter jets, namely the (from left) US Air Force's F-15 Eagle, RSAF's F-15SG and RTAF's JAS-39 Gripen, flying in formation during Exercise Cope Tiger. (photos : Mindef, RTAF)

For the past two weeks, there was much rumbling in the skies over Korat, Thailand, as Singapore, Thailand and the United States conducted a trilateral air exercise codenamed Cope Tiger.

Involving about 100 aircraft, 34 ground-based air defence systems and more than 2,000 personnel from the participating nations, this year's exercise also saw the maiden participation of the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF's) F-15SG fighter aircraft.

The exercise began last year with a command post exercise held at Paya Lebar Air Base in Singapore from 19 to 23 Dec, followed by a flying training exercise in Korat Air Base from 12 to 23 Mar.

It concluded on 23 Mar at Korat Air Base with the closing ceremony officiated by Singapore's Chief of Air Force, Major-General Ng Chee Meng; Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), Air Chief Marshal Itthaporn Subhawong; and Commander of the United States 13th Air Force, Lieutenant-General Stanley Kresge.

On how the exercise has evolved over the years, RSAF Exercise Director Colonel (COL) Tommy Tan, who also heads the RSAF's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Command, said: "Exercise Cope Tiger has progressed steadily, both in scope and complexity. The assets involved are increasingly advanced, and this has helped to add realism to training, enhancing the training benefits for the participating forces."

RTAF Exercise Director Group Captain Thawonwat Chantanakom added that the annual exercise creates a good opportunity for the three air forces to work together and enhance interoperability, and to forge stronger bonds.

He said: "Exercise Cope Tiger is important because it helps to build friendship and defence relations between the three nations. It also serves as a great platform for exchanges and sharing so that our forces will be able to assist one another should the need arise."

On the sidelines of the exercise, the participants also took part in a three-day joint socio-civic programme, where they provided basic health and dental services to the local community in the vicinity of Korat Air Base and Chandy Range.

Since 1994, Exercise Cope Tiger has been conducted annually to enhance professionalism and interoperability among the participating forces, and foster closer rapport and mutual understanding among their personnel. This year's exercise is the 18th in its series.

(Mindef)

Exercise Helang Laut 13B/12 Initiated

20 Maret 2012

‘HELANG LAUT 13B/12’ will be held in five days from 19 to 23 March 2012. (photo : Brunei MoD)

MUARA - The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) and Tentera Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut (TNI-AL) commenced their five days bilateral naval exercise codenamed ‘HELANG LAUT 13B/12’ in Brunei Darussalam commencing from 19 to 23 March 2012. The exercise is the thirteenth series conducted annually between the two navies and this year is hosted by the RBN.

The aim of the exercise is to strengthen the relationship and enhance mutual co-operation and understanding through the development of common operational doctrines, procedures and tactics.

The exercise is also aimed to provide personnel from both navies with the experience of working together. Some of the main exercises to be conducted will be Night Encounter Exercises, Surface Firing, Maritime Interdiction Training as well as sports interactions.

Two RBN ships are participating in the exercise namely KDB SYAFAAT and KDB AFIAT.

Meanwhile, two TNI-AL ships taking part in the exercise are KRI BARAKUDA and KRI LEMADANG. In addition to this year’s exercise, diving teams from both navies will also be participating. The TNI-AL ships will berth at Muara Naval Base during the period of exercise.

The opening ceremony of the exercise was officiated today by First Admiral Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Abdul Halim bin Haji Mohd Hanifah, Commander of Royal Brunei Navy. TNI-AL senior officer in attendance at the ceremony was Commodore Pranyoto S.Pi., Commander West Sea Security Task Force.

(Brunei Mindef)

Singapore and Malaysian Navies Conduct Bilateral Maritime Exercise

28 Februari 2012

Three Formidable class frigates will take part in the exercise (photo : Mindef)

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) are conducting Exercise Malapura, a bilateral maritime exercise, from 27 Feb to 7 Mar 2012. Singapore is hosting this year's exercise, the 22nd in the series held since 1984. RSN Fleet Commander, Rear-Admiral Lai Chung Han and RMN Fleet Operations Commander, Vice Admiral Dato’ Wira Jamil bin Hj Osman officiated at the opening ceremony held at Changi Naval Base (CNB) today.

About 540 personnel from the RSN and RMN are involved in the 10-day exercise which will see both navies carry out joint planning and training at CNB, and conducting drills in conventional naval warfare and maritime security in the Malacca Strait. The RSN is taking part in the exercise with a frigate (RSS Formidable), a missile corvette (RSS Valour), and a patrol vessel (RSS Brave); while the RMN is participating with a frigate (KD Jebat) and two patrol vessels (KD Terengganu and KD Selangor).

Two Kedah class corvettes and one frigate will take part ini the exercise (photo : RMN)

The RSN and RMN interact regularly across a wide range of activities. These include professional exchanges and courses, as well as multilateral activities as part of the Five Power Defence Arrangements. The two navies have also been working closely to enhance maritime security through the Malacca Strait Patrols arrangement. These regular interactions serve to strengthen mutual understanding and professional ties among the personnel of both navies.

(Mindef)

SAF Artillery Troops Exercise in New Zealand

13 Januari 2012

NSmen from the 285th Battalion, Singapore Artillery participating in a battalion live-firing exercise involving the Singapore Light Weight Howitzer, Pegasus. (photo : Mindef)

Permanent Secretary for Defence Development visits Artillery Exercise in New Zealand

Permanent Secretary for Defence Development Dr Tan Kim Siew visited Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) troops participating in the annual artillery exercise, codenamed Exercise Thunder Warrior, at the Waiouru Training Area in New Zealand, today. During his visit, Dr Tan witnessed a battalion live-firing exercise involving the Singapore Light Weight Howitzer, Pegasus and interacted with SAF troops participating in the exercise.

This year's exercise is conducted from 6 to 22 January 2012 and involves about 600 personnel from the 23rd, 24th and 285th Battalions, Singapore Artillery (SA). The 285th Battalion is made up of Operationally Ready National Servicemen (NSmen) who are undergoing their battalion evaluation in New Zealand.

Chief of Army Major-General (MG) Ravinder Singh, visited the exercise yesterday with New Zealand Army Chief MG Timothy Keating, where he witnessed the battalion live-firing and interacted with the SAF troops. MG Ravinder Singh, who is in New Zealand for his introductory visit, also called on MG Keating in Wellington today as part of his visit.

Exercise Thunder Warrior has been conducted annually in New Zealand since 1997 and underscores the close and long-standing defence relations between Singapore and New Zealand. The SAF and the New Zealand Defence Force interact extensively through a wide range of bilateral and multilateral training exercises, professional exchanges and courses. Both armed forces also interact regularly under the ambit of the Five Power Defence Arrangements.

(Mindef)

Korps Marinir Gelar Latihan di Penghujung 2011

27 Desember 2011

Tank BMP-3F Marinir TNI (photo : Antara)

Surabaya (ANTARA News) - Korps Marinir menggelar Latihan Pemantapan Brigade Pendarat (Lattap Brigrat) yang dilaksanakan di penghujung tahun 2011 di Pusat Latihan Tempur Korps Marinir Baluran, Asembagus, Situbondo, Jawa Timur.

Siaran pers dari Penerangan Pasmar-1 yang diterima ANTARA Surabaya, Selasa, menyatakan, Lattap Brigrat itu dilaksanakan mulai tanggal 26 Desember hingga 29 Desember 2011.

Kegiatan itu bertujuan meningkatkan, kemampuan taktik dan teknik serta keterampilan tiap-tiap kesenjataan di jajaran Korps Marinir, termasuk dengan latihan tersebut yang merupakan latihan gabungan seluruh unsur-unsur kesenjataan yang dimiliki oleh Korps Marinir TNI AL.

Selain itu, latihan itu juga bertujuan menjadikan setiap prajurit Korps Marinir TNI AL memiliki naluri lapangan yang tinggi dan memiliki kemampuan bertempur sesuai dengan kesenjataan masing-masing.

Latihan yang diikuti 3.000 prajurit Baret Ungu dari berbagai unsur itu juga melibatkan sejumlah material tempur yang dimiliki oleh Korps Marinir TNI AL, di antaranya 15 unit BMP-3F, lima unit Tank PT-76, 32 unit BTR-50, dan enam unit LVT-7.

Selain itu, empat unit BVP-2, enam unit Roket Multi Laras (RM 70 Grad), delapan pucuk Howitzer 105 mm, empat pucuk Meriam 57 mm, tujuh pesawat udara (tiga unit Helikopter, empat unit Cassa 212), tiga buah Kapal Perang (KRI Teluk Mandar, KRI Hasanudin, KRI Makassar), dan empat unit Sea Raider.

(Antara)

Latihan HORNBILL TLDB dan TLDM 21/2011

19 Desember 2011

KD Kedah dan KD Ganas (photo : Brunei Mindef)

Muara, Isnin - Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei (TLDB) dan Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) memulakan latihan laut dua hala, Latihan HORNBILL siri 21/2011 bermula pada 19 Disember hingga 23 Disember 2011. Upacara Pembukaan Rasmi latihan telah berlangsung pada hari Isnin, 19 Disember 2011 bertempat di Markas Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei dan dirasmikan oleh Yang Mulia Laksamana Pertama Dato Seri Pahlawan Hj Abdul Halim bin Hj Mohd Hanifah, Pemerintah Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei. Turut menghadiri upacara tersebut ialah Yang Berbahagia Laksamana Muda Dato’ Anuwi bin Hassan, Panglima Wilayah Laut II, TLDM.

Latihan HORNBILL tahun ini dikendalikan oleh TLDB di mana latihan ini bermula di Negara Brunei Darussalam dan akan berakhir di Kota Kinabalu Sabah, Malaysia. Latihan ini bertujuan untuk mengeratkan lagi hubungan diplomatik diantara kedua-dua tentera laut serta mempertingkatkan kerjasama melalui kefahaman dari segi doktrin operasi, prosedur dalam evolusi laut dan peperangan maritim. Sebanyak empat buah kapal terlibat dalam latihan ini yangmana dua buah daripadanya dari Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei, KDB IJHTIHAD dan KDB AFIAT dan dua buah daripada Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia KD KEDAH dan KD GANAS. Manakala jumlah pegawai dan krew yang terlibat ialah seramai 200 orang.

KDB Ijhtihad (photo : mdc.idv)

Latihan ini diketuai oleh Ketua Delegasi Leftenan Kolonel (L) Abang Abas bin Abang Haji Omarzuki, Pegawai Pemerintah Latihan TLDB dan dibantu oleh Komander Abd Rahman bin Md Saat. Upacara penutup latihan akan dirasmikan oleh Yang Berbahagia Laksamana Muda Dato’ Anuwi bin Hassan, Panglima Wilayah Laut II, TLDM pada 23 Disember 2011 bertempat di Kota Kinabalu Sabah Malaysia.

(Brunei Mindef)

Exercise Kilat Eagle Brings U.S. and Malaysian Forces Together

16 Desember 2011

Marines with Company I, Battalion Landing Team 3/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, load a CH-46E Sea Knight aboard USS Makin Island here Dec. 14 to participate in Exercise Kilat Eagle, a bilateral training event between Marines and sailors of MEU and soldiers from the Malaysian Army. The Camp Pendleton, Calif., based 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed from San Diego Nov. 14 aboard USS Makin Island, USS New Orleans and USS Pearl Harbor and arrived in Malaysia Dec. 14 as part of a regularly scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific and Middle East regions. (photo : dvidshub)

KUANTAN, Malaysia - Marines and Sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) began a cooperative exercise with elements of the Malaysian Army Dec. 14.

The exercise focuses on jungle training, air assault operations, staff exchange and platoon and company movements.

“Kilat Eagle reinforces our relationship with the Malaysian forces and provides a unique training opportunity for all parties,” said Col. Michael Hudson, 11th MEU’s commanding officer. “We look forward to sharing all that this agile, forward-deployed Marine air-ground-logistics team has to offer.”

During the exercise Marines plan to learn jungle survival and work with their Malaysian counterparts to improve helicopter-borne assault techniques. A staff exchange will also take place blending the experiences and functional areas of the forces.

“This is a golden opportunity,” said Hudson. “The venues and expertise offered by our gracious hosts will allow us to train with the Malaysians while keeping us sharp for our deployment as America’s premier fighting force in the littorals.”

The Marines and Sailors taking part in the exercise came ashore from the amphibious assault ship Makin Island which departed its San Diego homeport Nov. 14. The MEU and Amphibious Squadron 5 make up the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group.

The MEU's major subordinate elements participating in the training are the Battalion Landing Team 3/1, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 (Reinforced) and Combat Logistics Battalion 11.

(US 7th Fleet)

SAF Showcases Integrated Strike Capabilities at Exercise Forging Sabre 2011

10 Desember 2011

A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-15SG fighter aircraft deploying a Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition (LJDAM) during Exercise Forging Sabre 2011. (all photos : Mindef)

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) successfully conducted an integrated live-firing during Exercise Forging Sabre 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA earlier today (Singapore time). Held from 28 Nov to 11 Dec 2011, the exercise involves more than 450 personnel from the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and the Army as well as assets such as F-15SG and F-16C/D fighters, and Apache AH-64D and Chinook CH-47 helicopters from the RSAF. Exercise Forging Sabre 2011 is the third instalment in the series which began in 2005.

The integrated live-firing, orchestrated by the exercise command post staffed by officers from the air force and army, involved multiple sensor and shooter platforms and was witnessed by Chief of Air Force, Major-General (MG) Ng Chee Meng and other senior SAF officers. Besides the deployment of advanced strike munitions, including Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) and Hellfire missiles, the exercise also saw the RSAF's F-15SG aircraft dropping Laser JDAMs for the first time against mobile targets in day and night mission scenarios.

Speaking after viewing the integrated live-firing, MG Ng noted that Exercise Forging Sabre 2011 provided an excellent opportunity for the SAF to validate its integrated strike capabilities in a realistic and challenging environment. He said: "I am very impressed by our people's combat proficiency, professionalism and dedication. I saw for myself today how our airmen and soldiers worked to bring together a sophisticated suite of both sensors and shooters, like our F-15SGs, F-16C/Ds and Apaches, to effect an integrated strike against a variety of targets, including mobile targets. This in itself is a very complex operation and I think they have done very well." MG Ng also noted that the US' support of the Forging Sabre series of exercises was a testament to the long-standing and excellent defence ties between Singapore and the US. Besides interacting with SAF personnel participating in the exercise, MG Ng also took the opportunity to meet family members of SAF servicemen in the RSAF's F-16C/D training detachment at Luke Air Force Base.

Training in the US enables the SAF to build up its operational capabilities and readiness. Apart from supporting the conduct of training exercises such as Forging Sabre, the US also supports the RSAF's F-15SG, F-16C/D, Apache AH-64D and Chinook CH-47 aircraft training detachments in the US.

(Mindef)

Bilateral 'Exercise MAJU BERSAMA' Launches

07 Desember 2011

Soldiers from SAF and RBLF during Exercise Maju Bersama (photo : Cyberpioneer)

BERAKAS GARRISON – Bilateral exercise namely "Exercise MAJU BERSAMA 2011" between Royal Brunei Land Forces (RBLF) and Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has been launched successfully this morning at the First Battalion RBLF Parade Square, in Berakas Garrison. This year’s exercise was conducted by the First Batalion RBLF as the exercise is organized in every two years.

Officiating the opening ceremony was the Guest of Honour, Brigadier General Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Yussof bin Haji Abdul Rahman, Commander of RBLF. Also attending the ceremony was representative from SAF, Brigadier General Lim Hock Yu, Commander of TRADOC.

The aims of the exercise are to strengthen diplomatic ties and mutual understanding between the RBLF and SAF. Also to enhance cooperation and understanding on doctrine and operational procedures between the two countries. This exercise is expected to be completed until 14 December 2011.

(Brunei Mindef)

Eksesais Tingkatkan Kekuatan TDM, TDDB

29 November 2011

Latihan penembakan dengan mortir (photo : Mertak)

KOTA BELUD - Seramai 397 pegawai dan anggota Tentera Darat Malaysia (TDM) bersama 140 anggota pasukan Tentera Darat Diraja Brunei (TDDB) menyertai Eksesais Mertak Bersatu Siri 9 di Lapang Sasar Kota Belud selama sembilan hari yang akan berakhir esok.

Panglima TDM, Jeneral Datuk Zulkifli Zainal Abidin berkata, eksesais yang diadakan setiap dua tahun sekali itu memberi impak positif kepada kekuatan dan kerjasama ketenteraan antara kedua-dua negara.

"Tujuan eksesais ini adalah melatih dan memahirkan anggota tentera kedua-dua negara dalam perancangan dan pelaksanaan tembakan bersama.

"Latihan seperti ini juga dapat mengeratkan silaturahim antara tentera dengan tentera, pegawai dengan pegawai demi manfaat bersama," katanya pada sidang akhbar selepas majlis penutup eksesais tersebut hari ini.

Turut hadir, Panglima TDDB, Brigedier Jeneral Datuk Seri Pahlawan Yussof Abd. Rahman; Panglima Divisyen Pertama Infantri Malaysia, Mejar Jeneral Datuk Mohd. Zaki Mokhtar dan Panglima 5 Briged, Datuk Abdul Halim Jalal.

Sebanyak 138 anggota TDBB terlibat didalam Eksesais Mertak Bersatu dimana 106 anggota adalah anggota Tentera Darat Diraja Brunei dan 32 anggota daripada Tentera Udara Diraja Brunei. (photo : Mindef)

Menurutnya, eksesais itu melibatkan latihan menembak mortar yang disertai platun mortar dari Batalion Infantri 1 Divisyen dan platun mortar dari Batalion TDDB.

"Eksesais ini berkonsepkan latihan medan dengan platun mortar kedua-dua tentera darat digabungkan untuk melaksanakan misi tembakan bantuan berdasarkan rancangan bantuan tembakan semasa operasi ofensif dan defensif dalam senario peperangan konvensional," katanya.

Sementara itu, Zulkifli berkata, pihaknya akan terus meningkatkan pengisian program tersebut bagi memberi nilai terbaik kepada setiap peserta pada masa akan datang.

Yussof dalam pada itu berkata, eksesais berkenaan amat bererti kerana memberi peluang dan ruang kerjasama yang lebih erat antara kedua-dua buah negara dalam pelbagai aspek.

"Bagi pihak kerajaan Brunei, saya mengucapkan terima kasih kepada kerajaan Malaysia khususnya TDM yang memberi peluang kepada TTDB membina semangat perjuangan antara kedua-dua angkatan tentera," katanya.

(Utusan)

Military to Prepare Personnel for Urban Warfare

24 November 2011

On the move: An armoured personnel carrier at the exercise zone at Felda Lok Heng in Kota Tinggi yesterday. (photo : The Star)

KOTA TINGGI: The army will conduct military exercise in towns to prepare its personnel for urban warfare, says its chief Jeneral Datuk Zulkifli Zainal Abidin.

He said the exercise was needed as the landscape and terrain of war was constantly changing and the army must be prepared to face such challenges.

“We hope we will be able to perform a military exercise in smaller urban areas next year,” he said after officiating at the closing ceremony of an exercise here yesterday.

He also gave the thumbs up to the Pendekar battle tanks, which were used for the first time in the three-week exercise after they were handed over in September.

“The tanks did not have any problems during the period and were in tiptop condition throughout the exercise. They have proven to be a success and are a great addition to the army's assets,” Jen Zulkifli said.

He added that more than 5,000 personnel from the army, Royal Malaysian Air Force and Royal Malaysian Navy were involved in the first joint coordinated exercise.

(The Star)

S'pore, M'sia End Bilateral Exercise on High Note

21 November 2011

Singapore and Malaysian troops perfecting their urban drills together on 17 Nov. (photo : Mindef)

For six days beginning 15 Nov, a total of 400 personnel from the Singapore and Malaysian armies have been hard at work perfecting their moves together in a bilateral exercise codenamed Semangat Bersatu.

Culminating in a full-troop exercise, Exercise Semangat Bersatu provided soldiers from the 4th Singapore Infantry Regiment (4 SIR) and the 1st Battalion Royal Malay Regiment (1 RMR) with many chances to share professional experiences.

At the closing ceremony held on 21 Nov in Singapore, Chief of Army Major-General (MG) Ravinder Singh said: "As the security issues that our countries face become more challenging, our two armies must be ready to cooperate to achieve our common goals and interests. I believe that the exercise provides an excellent platform for us to facilitate mutual learning and increase the interoperability between our armies."

He was joined by his counterpart General Datuk Haji Zulkifli bin Haji Zainal Abidin, who added: "I am sure that all participants have benefited from the exercise, especially the Malaysian soldiers, who have learnt a lot about the conduct of urban operations."

Prior to the closing ceremony, both men observed the conduct of an urban operation training drill which saw soldiers from both sides working closely with each other to achieve their mission objectives.

On the ground, sentiments were similarly upbeat. "The level of cooperation was very high," said Captain Edwin Chua, a Platoon Commander in 4 SIR. "Initially there were some challenges because of language differences, but we overcame that because both sides made every effort to communicate."

"We worked well together even though we follow different doctrines, especially in the area of tactics during urban operations," said Sergeant Henri Purna Irawan Bin Basir, a Section Commander in 1 RMR.

This year marks the 17th time that the two armies are training together in this series of exercise. First conducted in 1989, Exercise Semangat Bersatu provides an excellent opportunity for both armies to strengthen professional interactions and enhance mutual understanding between personnel.

(Mindef)

Singapore and Australian Navies Conduct Maritime Exercise

18 November 2011

HMAS Sirius replenishment ship (photo : RAN)

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) conducted a bilateral maritime exercise, Singaroo, from 14 to 17 November 2011. Hosted by Singapore, this year's exercise was the 15th in the series held since 1995.

The exercise comprised a shore phase with operations planning held at the Changi Naval Base, as well as a sea phase which was carried out in the South China Sea. The sea phase included helicopter operations and air defence serials. The RSN participated in the exercise with RSS Formidable (Formidable-class stealth frigate) and a Sikorsky S-70B naval helicopter, while the RAN participated with HMAS WARRAMUNGA (ANZAC-class frigate) and HMAS SIRIUS (replenishment vessel). The Republic of Singapore Air Force also provided four F-16 fighter aircraft for the air defence serials.

S-70B of The Royal Singapore Navy (photo : Cyberpioneer)

Exercise Singaroo is one of many bilateral interactions between the Singapore and Australia defence establishments. Both countries enjoy a close and long-standing defence relationship. Apart from exercises, both armed forces also interact frequently through visits, professional exchanges, and military courses, and work together in close partnership in the multinational reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan.

(Mindef)

Special Forces Regiment Conducts Bilateral Exercise With KOPASSUS

14 November 2011

SFR personnel conducting Room Clearance Procedure (photo : Brunei Mindef)

The Special Forces Regiment, Royal Brunei Armed Forces recently carried out a bilateral exercise, KILAT SAKTI 2011, with the Indonesian elite Special Forces Unit, Komando Pasukan Khusus (KOPASSUS) held in Indonesia.

A series of joint special operations training was conducted by both units which concentrated mainly on special operations tactics on Jungle and Guerilla Warfare. During the exercise, the Special Forces Regiment and KOPASSUS personnel also had the opportunity to share their skills, knowledge and exchange opinions and ideas on special operation tactics, techniques and procedures. A culmination exercise was conducted at an undisclosed location which involves a static and freefall insertion by troopers from both units and followed by a hostage rescue operation that was focused on a guerilla warfare situation.

To further increase the close relationship by both units, the Commanding Officer of the Special Forces Regiment, Colonel Dato Paduka Haji Harith bin Haji Abdul Karim had the opportunity to conduct a “Friendship Parachute Jump” with personnel from both units and was presented the Military Freefall Parachute Wing by the Commandant General of KOPASSUS, Major General TNI Wisnu Bawatenaya. The next exercise series will be held next year in Brunei Darussalam and will be hosted by the Special Forces Regiment.

(Brunei Mindef)

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