Asah Pengamanan Tamu VVIP, Paspampres Pelatihan Bawah Tanpa Alat Bantufaat

Paspamres troops exerciseUS dive at Pond Swimming Setia Alert Mako Paspampres and Tribuana Diving Center Makopassus, Jakarta, Friday (10/10/2025) (ANTARA/Ho-PPID Paspampres)

JAKARTA - The Presidential Security Forces (Paspampres) hone their security and rescue capabilities for VVIP guests from under the water by holding diving or diving exercises using breathing apparatus.

Paspampres Commander Major General TNI Edwin Adrian Sumantha said this exercise was held so that troops were always ready to protect the president, vice president or VVIP state guests from various angles and in all terrains.

"This exercise is important because threats to VVIP can come from anywhere, including from areas that are invisible under the surface of the water, so Paspampres soldiers are required to be able to ensure security and protect VVIP from any possible danger," said Edwin when confirmed by Antara in Jakarta, Monday, confiscated by Antara.

Edwin explained that the exercise was held for three days, from October 22-24 at the Setia Alert Swimming Pool, Mako Paspampres and the Tribuana Diving Center Headquarters, Jakarta.

Edwin continued, on the first day of training, troops underwent basic training to refresh memories of basic diving principles techniques such as water pressure, body safety, underwater communication, diving procedures, to underwater sterilization and inspection techniques.

On the second day, the troops focused on strengthening coordination between teams during diving.

"At this stage, every soldier is tested to become a diver who is not only individually resilient, but also solid as a team," explained Edwin.

On the third day, the troops conducted simulated security and rescue exercises underwater. In this exercise, said Edwin, the situation was described where troops had to protect VVIP guests from the water.

The training on the third day went smoothly and successfully. With this exercise, Edwin emphasized that his soldiers will always be ready to carry out security missions in all terrains.

"Paspampres continues to strengthen itself as troops that are ready to protect the leadership of the state in various terrains and situations," said Edwin.