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CIBENDA, Indonesia – Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division and 1st Kostrad Infantry Division, Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Darat (TNI-AD) stood along side each other during the closing ceremony of Garuda Shield 2015, here, on Aug. 28, 2015.
“As we know, this joint exercise is an excellent move for us to improve the skills and professionalism of the Soldiers, as well as the tools to promote the cooperation and friendship between the armies of the two countries,” said Maj. Gen. Agus Suhardi, chief of staff, 1 Kostrad Infantry Division, TNI-AD.
“Garuda shield is an important exercise, it allows Indonesia and the United States to engage in military training and strengthen out partnership in the Asia-Pacific region,” said Maj. Gen. Edward F. Dorman III, commander, 8th Theater Sustainment Command.
During the exercise, the two armies underwent a combined field training exercise emphasizing combat survival training, urban operations, cordon and search techniques, troop leading procedures and medical training.
The training culminated with the two nations joining together for a live fire demonstration on the final day of the exercise.
“This exercise was designed to ensure that our armies can work together in a challenging training environment as one team,” said Dorman.
He continued to say that both armies used this exercise to come together, share experiences and gather useful lessons.
The TNI chief of staff said that he was confident that all participants of the training walked away with advantages from the exercise and thus improved both sides.
This exercise enhanced professional relationships, improved bilateral readiness, co-operation and interoperability between the Indonesian and U.S. forces.
“The development and evolution of Garuda Shield over the past nine years is a testament to the strength of our relationship and shows how our militaries have worked closely together and continue to grow in capability and understanding,” said Dorman.
| Date Taken: | 08.28.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 08.31.2015 05:09 |
| Story ID: | 174735 |
| Location: | CIBENDA, ID |
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