TNI Commander Receives Input On Alutsista From The Marines

JAKARTA - TNI Commander General Andika Perkasa listened to the explanation from the Marine Corps Commander (Dankormar) Major General (Mayjen) TNI (Mar) Suhartono regarding the main weapons system (defense equipment) and the strength of the personnel in the unit. additional personnel in the Marine Corps," said Dankormar Major General TNI (Mar) Suhartono monitored from a YouTube channel in Jakarta, Friday, January 21. He explained that currently the main weapon systems operated by the Marine Corps are more than 40 years old. In fact, the existence of defense equipment is crucial. "This defense system is very crucial to support the operations and security of the Marine Corps," he said.

Pasmar 1 is located in the DKI Jakarta area, Pasmar 2 is for East Java and Pasmar 3 is located in Sorong, Papua. Specifically for Pasmar 3, Major General Suhartono suggested that there should be additional troops. Meanwhile, TNI Commander General Andika Perkasa said the Marine Corps is a TNI unit that carries out amphibious operations. This includes coastal defense, security for the outer islands, development of maritime potential as well as strength building and operational readiness. Marine units. Regarding the proposed increase in the number of personnel, especially in the Sorong area, Papua, the former Army Chief of Staff (Kasad) said it would depend on the existing budget support. "Nevertheless, the TNI Commander has provided a solution to send members who are members of an internal task force (task) from the navy. "This aims to fill the shortage of personnel in vacant places," he said.