By Zachary Keck
Indonesia is preparing for a large, joint military drill in East Java that will begin next month.
Indonesia is preparing for a large-scale military drill involving all of its military branches. According to Indonesia’s state media outlet, Antara News, General Moeldoko, the commander of the Indonesian military (TNI) said that the military joint drill of 2014 will includes forces drawn from each of Indonesia’s three military services: the Indonesian Army, Navy and Air Force.
“The military drill is held to keep the synergy among the military corps in tactical, technical and doctrine tests,” General Moeldoko said. “We also want to improve the combat power in each branch of the force and create strength.”
General Moeldoko is inaugurating the drill this week at the Peace Mission Center in Sentul in Bogor, West Java Province. He is joined by Army Chief of Staff General Budiman, Air Force Chief of Staff Marshal Ida Bagus Putu Dunia and Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Marsetio. The drill will take place from June 1-5, 2014, in Asembagus of Situbondo in East Java Province, in the southern Indian Ocean and in Bali.
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