| Korps Marinir | |
|---|---|
 Coat of Arms of the Korps Marinir | |
| Active | 15 November 1945 |
| Country |
 Indonesia |
| Branch | Indonesian Navy |
| Type | Naval Infantry |
| Part of | See Organization |
| Nickname(s) | KORMAR |
| Mascot(s) | Jalesu Bhumyamca Jayamahe (Sanskrit;lit:On the Sea and Land,We are Glorious) |
| Engagements | Various anti-guerrilla operations in Indonesia, including Aceh and East Timor |
| Website | Official Site |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General TNI (Mar) Achmad Faridz Washington |
| Notable commanders | See Commandants of the KORMAR |
The Indonesian Marine Corps (Indonesian language: Korps Marinir, KorMar) is the Indonesian Navy's ground troops. It was created on 15 November 1945, and is the country's main amphibious warfare force and quick reaction force against enemy invasion.
History[]
Kormar has been active in various military operations in Indonesia. One of the largest amphibious military operations would have been Operation Jayawijaya in which thousands of marines were planned to land on Biak in 1963 as a part of the Trikora Campaign to take West Irian from Dutch control. The operation was aborted as a consequence deals preceding the New York Agreement.[1]
In 1999 a plan was proposed to expand the Kormar from its strength of 13,000 troops. Based on this plan, every Kormar's base would have three combat brigades: the Infantry, Cavalry, and Artillery and would be supported by one Combat Support Regiment and one Administration Support Regiment. The expansion will create three Kormar bases: Surabaya for Eastern area command, Jakarta for Central area command, and Rate Island in Lampung for Western area command. Now the Indonesian Marine Corps has an estimated 29,000 troops in two Marine Forces (PASMARs) and one independent infantry marine regiment, when combined equal to one over-strength infantry division, which includes its own sizable mechanized amphibious and artillery units.
Following a reorganisation introduced in March 2001, the corps consisted of the 1st Marine Corps Group (1,3,5 Battalions) at Surabaya, and the Independent Marine Corps Brigade (2,4,6, Battalions) at Jakarta.(JDW 11 April 2001). The 8th Bn was formed in January 2004 and the 9th Bn was due to be formed in April 2004. They were planned to be part of a new group that would include the 7th Bn and support elements. (JDW 18 February 2004, p. 18) The same Jane's Defence Weekly story (Robert Karniol, 'Indonesia Reinforces Marines') said the Marine Corps leadership is reported to have ambitions for the service to expand to at least two full divisions. However it was reported that the army was opposed, 'perhaps reflecting it's leadership's concern over influence.'
Organization[]
Korps Marinir Colors Guards
2 Marine Forces plus one independent brigade (forming as part of Ten Year Defence Plan 2004-13)
- 1st Marine Force (HQ : Surabaya Marine Base)
- 1st Marine Infantry Brigade with 1st, 3rd, and 5th Marine Infantry Battalions
- 1st Marine Cavalry Regiment
- 1st Marine Artillery Regiment
- 1st Marine Combat Support Regiment
- 1st Marine Administration Support Regiment
- 1st Amphibious Recon Battalion
- 2nd Marine Force (HQ : Jakarta Marine Base)
- 2nd Marine Infantry Brigade with 2nd, 4th, and 6th Marine Infantry Battalions
- 2nd Marine Cavalry Regiment
- 2nd Marine Artillery Regiment
- 2nd Marine Combat Support Regiment
- 2nd Marine Administration Support Regiment
- 2nd Amphibious Recon Battalion
- 3rd Marine Independent Infantry Brigade (Piabung, Lampung)
- 7th, 8th, 9th Marine Infantry Battalions
Marine Commandos[]
Taifib member in training exercise
Officially known as Battalion Intai Amfibi (Taifib), (Amphibious Recon Battalion) formerly the Kompi Intai Para Amphibi (KIPAM), they were officially formed on 18 March 1961 as marine commandos. Set at battalion strength it was first used in the Irian Jaya in April 1962. Starting from November 1971 it was called Batalyon Intai Amphibi(Yon Taifib) or Amphibious Recon Battalion. All applicants must be active marine soldiers who have served for at least 2 years and are willing to undergo seven months of grueling selection and commando training course. Training includes one month of airborne training course. Today, one battalion is stationed in Jakarta and Surabaya marine bases each, while the remainder is stationed at the Amphibious Recon Battalion training facility at Surabaya.
Commandants of the KORMAR[]
| Rank | Name | From | Until | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RADM | Agoes Soebekti | 1945 | 1950 | |
| MG KKO | R. Soehadi | 1950 | 1961 | |
| LTG KKO | Hartono | 1961 | 1968 | |
| LTG KKO | Moekijat | 1968 | 1971 | |
| MG | H. Moh. Anwar | 1971 | 1977 | |
| LTG TNI (Mar) | Kahpi Suriadiredja | July 1977 | May 1983 | |
| MG TNI (Mar) | Muntaram | May 1983 | Januari 1987 | |
| MG TNI (Mar) | Aminullah Ibrahim | January 1987 | August 1990 | |
| MG TNI (Mar) | Baroto Sardadi | August 1990 | November 1992 | |
| MG TNI (Mar) | Gafur Chaliq | December 1992 | April 1994 | |
| MG TNI (Mar) | Djoko Pramono | April 1994 | February 1996 | |
| LTG TNI (Mar) | Suharto | February 1996 | 1999 | |
| MGTNI (Mar) | Harry Triono | 1999 | 20 November 2002 | |
| MGTNI (Mar) | Achmad Rifai | 20 November 2002 | 9 November 2004 | |
| LTG TNI (Mar) | Safzen Noerdin | 9 November 2004 | 6 June 2007 | |
| LTGTNI (Mar) | Nono Sampono | 6 June 2007 | 18 October 2008 | |
| MGTNI (Mar) | Djunaidi Djahri | 18 October 2008 | 3 September 2009 | |
| MGTNI (Mar) | Alfan Baharudin | 3 September 2009 | 12 September 2012 | |
| MGTNI (Mar) | A Faridz Washington | 12 September 2012[2] | Present |
Heavy Equipment[]
| Vehicle | Origin | Role | Version | In service | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Tanks | ||||||
| PT-76 | Russia | Light Tank | PT-76B | 90 | All re-gunned with Cockerill 90mm and received improved fire control system | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicles | ||||||
| AMX-10P | France | IFV | AMX-10 PAC 90
AMX-10P MARINE |
100 | ||
| BVP-2 | Slovakia | IFV | BVP-2 | 40 | [3] | |
| BMP-3 | Russia | IFV | BMP-3F | 17 | on May 11, 2012 another 37 BMP-3F buying agreement has been signed[4][5] | |
| Armoured Personnel Carriers | ||||||
| BTR-50 | USSR | APC | BTR-50PK | 190 | ||
| BTR-80 | USSR | APC | BTR-80A | 48[6] | ||
| Amphibious Tracked Vehicles | ||||||
| PTS | USSR | ATV | PTS-M | |||
| LVT7 | USA | ATV | LVT-P7A1 | 10 | [7] Up to 35 may be acquired. | |
| Multiple Rocket Launchers | ||||||
| RM-70 | Czechoslovakia | MRL | RM-70 Grad | 7 | ||
| Artillery | ||||||
| LG1 | France | Howitzer | LG1 Mark I | 20 | ||
Light Equipment[]
References[]
- ↑ Indonesian report in Reuters archives: INDONESIA: OPERATION "DJAJAWIDJAJA" OF THE NAVY.
- ↑ http://indo-defense.blogspot.com/2012/09/sertijab-dankormar.html
- ↑ http://indomiliter.wordpress.com/2010/10/31/bmp-2-tank-amfibi-%E2%80%9Csangar%E2%80%9D-battlle-proven/
- ↑ Korps Marinir Beli Lagi 37 Tank Amfibi dari Rusia
- ↑ "37 Tank BMP-3F Akan Datang Tahun Ini". June 5, 2013. http://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2013/06/37-tank-bmp-3f-akan-datang-tahun-ini.html.
- ↑ BTR-80, Kendaraan Tempur Angkut Pasukan
- ↑ http://cetak.kompas.com/read/xml/2009/11/14/0302434/korsel.hibahkan.10.tank.amfibi.buatan.as.untuk.ri
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