"The United Nations Military Observers (UNMO) exercise was held at the peacekeeping training center of the Armed Forces in Hua Hin province, Thailand," Captain Hanri Wira Kusuma, an Indonesian Armed Forces instructor, stated in a press statement received by Antara here on Monday.
The exercise was held for three weeks and ended on February 1.
According to Hanri, the soldiers sent to the operation areas under the UN flag should perform professionally.
"The peacekeeping force is required to be capable to operate in complex environments, and hence, standardization of skills and abilities as a UN force is needed," Hanri affirmed.
Various learning materials were provided during the course, including the UN Military Observer techniques related to negotiation, mediation, and driving.
In the meantime, Major Widianto, another Indonesian military instructor, noted that the UNMO exercise was also held in Indonesia at the TNI Peacekeeping Mission Center, Sentul, Bogor, West Java.
The training during the exercise was organized for the RTAF.
"The goal is that the Indonesian and Thailand military staff can share their knowledge and experiences regarding the UN mission accomplishment," Widianto noted.
During the training, the RTAF were trained by the Indonesian military staff, both in the classroom and on-field practice with simulations similar to that occurring in the field.
"Hopefully, the UNMO exercise can be improved because the challenges of the peacekeeping mission become bigger and bigger. This joint training brings significant benefits to both countries," Hanri emphasized.
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