U.S. Navy SEALs, Indonesian Navy’s KOPASKA Conclude Joint Combined Exchange Training

Photo By Cpl. Domyque Arthur | Members of Indonesian Komando Pasukan Katak and U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators train and prepare during a Joint Combined Exchange Training event in the vicinity of Jakarta, Indonesia, June 5, 2023. This training is designed to advance regional security and ensure effective responses to regional crises by bringing together a robust multinational force to address shared goals and security commitments in the Indo-Pacific. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Army Photo by Cpl. Domyque Arthur)  

UNITED STATES

06.27.2023

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Naval Special Warfare Group ONE

JAKARTA, INDONESIA (June 27, 2023) Naval Special Warfare forces deployed in support of U.S. Special Operations Command Pacific concluded a joint combined training exercise with Indonesian Navy’s Komando Pasukan Katak (KOPASKA) on June 27. The four-week exchange built upon the two forces’ long-standing relationships and cooperation within the Indo-Pacific region.

"Through rigorous military training and joint exercises, the U.S. and Indonesian forces forge a powerful partnership that amplifies our operational capabilities," said the senior U.S. team leader. "By exchanging expertise and refining our skills, we strengthen our readiness and enhance our ability to tackle complex challenges as a united front."

The exercise began with classroom training, followed by tactical training with weapons, close-quarter combat drills, tactical combat casualty care, explosive breaching, and over-the-beach operations.

"The immersive military training between the U.S. and Indonesian forces builds a solid foundation of expertise and mutual understanding," said the senior U.S. team lead. "By engaging in realistic scenarios and honing our skills together, we deepen our tactical proficiency, empowering us to respond swiftly and decisively in the face of evolving threats."

The realistic scenarios served as a capstone to the forces’ engagement and included combat diving operations, underwater navigation, and small boat tactics. Personnel from U.S. Naval Special Warfare and Indonesian Navy’s Komando Pasukan Katak (KOPASKA) also exchanged cultural history, traditions, and customs.

"As we engaged in immersive training and cultural exchange, the bonds between the U.S. and Indonesian military grew deeper," said the senior U.S. team lead. "From embracing Indonesian traditions to sharing our own heritage, we fostered enduring friendships that strengthen our commitment to collaboration and unity in pursuit of a safer world."

U.S. Special Operations Forces provide a flexible response to contingencies in the Indo-Pacific. Integral to this capability is a forward-deployed posture and continuous engagement with partner and ally forces, heightening mutual interoperability and regional expertise.

"Our enduring alliance with Indonesia is grounded in a shared vision of regional stability and progress," said the senior U.S. team lead. "By fortifying our U.S.-Indonesian defense partnership, we promote prosperity and peace, bolstering the foundations for a secure and prosperous future for both our nations and the wider community."

Indonesia and the United States share a vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region, including a commitment to freedom of navigation and overflight and other lawful uses of the sea.

U.S. Naval Special Warfare is the nation's elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet's reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict.

• Date Taken: 06.27.2023
• Date Posted: 07.26.2023 13:34
• Story ID: 449914
• Location: US