Indonesia had deployed Intai Amfibi Special Forces of the Marine Corp while the United States had deployed the US MARSOC soldiers during the exercise, which is being held since last Sunday.
Commander of the Training Task Force Lieutenant Colonel Freddy Ardianzah stated here on Tuesday that the drill, coded Lantern Iron 15-5524, had involved several soldiers and military vehicles, including helicopters of the Indonesian Navy.
"The purpose of the exercise is to increase knowledge and technical ability as well as to help Taifib Marine Corps soldiers to develop tactical strategies during city warfare," Freddy stated in a press statement released by the Information Office for Marine Corps.
Freddy remarked that the soldiers have conducted a city warfare simulation on last Monday. The soldiers also conducted free-fall drills from the helicopter and Stabilized Body (STABO) extraction training.
The Indonesian Navy deployed a Bell 412 helicopter of the 400 Wing Udara-1 Squadron of the Navy Flight Centre.
"The exercise is aimed to improve the professionalism of Taifib soldiers who have the ability to fight in three areas: land, air and sea," Freddy added.(*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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