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{{Short description|Military unit in Indonesia}}
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{{Infobox military unit {{Infobox military unit
| unit_name = Army Strategic Reserves Command | unit_name = Army Strategic Reserve Command
| native_name = {{lang|id|Komando Cadangan Strategis Angkatan Darat}} | native_name = {{lang|id|Komando Cadangan Strategis Angkatan Darat}}
| image = Kostrad.svg | image = Kostrad.svg
| image_size = 200 | image_size = 200
| caption = Insignia of ''Kostrad'' | caption = Insignia of ''Kostrad'',<br>inspired from the ] wheel
| dates = 1961 – present | dates = 1961–present
| country = {{flag|Indonesia}} | country = {{flag|Indonesia}}
| allegiance = | allegiance =
| branch = {{flagicon image|Flag of the Indonesian Army.svg|size=25px|border=yes}} ] | branch = {{flagicon image|Flag of the Indonesian Army.svg|size=25px|border=yes}} ]
| type = ] | type = Infantry, Strategic Defense
| role = ]<br>]<br>] | role = ]<br>]<br>]
| size = 3 Divisions | size = 3 Divisions
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| battle_honours = | battle_honours =
| disbanded = <!-- Commanders --> | disbanded = <!-- Commanders -->
| commander1 = {{flagicon image|Flag of a Indonesian Army letnan jenderal.png}} ] {{ill|Maruli Simanjuntak|id}} | commander1 = {{flagicon image|Flag of a Indonesian Army Letnan Jenderal.png}} ] {{ill|Mohamad Hasan (militer)|id}}
| commander1_label = ] | commander1_label = ]
| commander2 = {{flagicon image|Flag of a Indonesian Army mayor jenderal.png}} ] {{ill|Muhammad Nur Rahmad|id}} | commander2 = {{flagicon image|Flag of a Indonesian Army Mayor Jenderal.png}} ] {{ill|Ilyas Alamsyah Harahap|id}}
| commander2_label = Chief of Staff<!-- Insignia --> | commander2_label = Chief of Staff
| commander3 = {{flagicon image|Flag of a Indonesian Army Mayor Jenderal.png}} ] {{ill|Choirul Anam|id}}
| commander3_label = Inspector<!-- Insignia -->
| identification_symbol = | identification_symbol =
}} }}


The '''Army Strategic Reserves Command''' ({{lang-id|Komando Cadangan Strategis Angkatan Darat}}; abbreviated {{lang|id|Kostrad}}) is a ] ] of the ]. Kostrad is a ] level command which has up to 35,000 troops. It also supervises operational readiness among all commands and conducts defence and security operations at the strategic level in accordance with policies under the command of the ]. In contrast to its name ("Reserves"), Kostrad is the main warfare combat unit of the Indonesian Army. While ] is the elite-special forces of the Indonesian Army, Kostrad as "{{lang|id|Komando Utama Operasi}}" or "Principal Operational Command" still maintains as the first-line combat formation of the ] along with the Kopassus.<ref name="Fery Setiawan">{{citation |title=Kostrad Exercise Chakra II forms 1.071 fighters (''Latihan Cakra II Kostrad Cetak 1,071 Petarung'') |work=Fery Setiawan |publisher=COMMANDO magazine 6th edition vol. XII 2016 |page=17 |year=2016}}</ref> The '''Army Strategic Reserve Command''' ({{langx|id|Komando Cadangan Strategis Angkatan Darat}}; abbreviated '''Kostrad''') is a ] ] of the ]. Kostrad is a ] level command which has up to 35,000 troops. It also supervises operational readiness among all commands and conducts defence and security operations at the strategic level in accordance with policies under the command of the ]. In contrast to its name ("Reserve"), Kostrad is the main warfare combat unit of the Indonesian Army. While ] is the elite-special forces of the Indonesian Army, Kostrad as "{{lang|id|Komando Utama Operasi}}" or "Principal Operational Command" still maintains as the first-line combat formation of the ] along with the Kopassus.<ref name="Fery Setiawan">{{citation |title=Kostrad Exercise Chakra II forms 1.071 fighters (''Latihan Cakra II Kostrad Cetak 1,071 Petarung'') |work=Fery Setiawan |publisher=COMMANDO magazine 6th edition vol. XII 2016 |page=17 |year=2016}}</ref>


As a corps, Kostrad is commanded by a {{lang|id|] (Pangkostrad)}}, usually a ]. Kostrad falls under the army chief of staff for training, personnel, and administration.<ref>John Haseman, 'Indonesian strategic command upgraded,' ], March 1997, p.130</ref> However, it comes under the ] for operational command and deployment due to the status of Kostrad as one of the principal operation commands. Kostrad typically receives best equipment in the Army and its two armoured battalions received ]A4 and Leopard 2 Revolution tanks. As a corps, Kostrad is commanded by a {{lang|id|] (Pangkostrad)}}, usually a ]. Kostrad falls under the army chief of staff for training, personnel, and administration.<ref>John Haseman, 'Indonesian strategic command upgraded,' ], March 1997, p.130</ref> However, it comes under the ] for operational command and deployment due to the status of Kostrad as one of the principal operation commands. Kostrad typically receives best equipment in the Army and its two armoured battalions received ]A4 and Leopard 2 Revolution tanks.
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General ], was appointed as the first head of Kostrad in 1961, and it was in this role that he was able to assert the army's control in the days following ] on the evening of 30 September and dawn of 1 October 1965, which ultimately led to ] as Indonesian president. General ], was appointed as the first head of Kostrad in 1961, and it was in this role that he was able to assert the army's control in the days following ] on the evening of 30 September and dawn of 1 October 1965, which ultimately led to ] as Indonesian president.


The command's troops have fought in most Indonesian military operations since their formation, such as ], including the Operation Trident ({{lang-id|Operasi Trisula}}), the PGRS (]) in ] and the {{ill|Pasukan Rakyat Kalimantan Utara|lt=PARAKU|id}} (North Kalimantan People's Force) in Kalimantan. It also involved in ] ({{lang-id|Operasi Seroja}}) in the then-Portuguese Timor. The command's troops have fought in most Indonesian military operations since their formation, such as ], including the Operation Trident ({{langx|id|Operasi Trisula}}), the PGRS (]) in ] and the {{ill|Pasukan Rakyat Kalimantan Utara|lt=PARAKU|id}} (North Kalimantan People's Force) in Kalimantan. It also involved in ] ({{langx|id|Operasi Seroja}}) in the then-Portuguese Timor.


Kostrad troops have also been used beyond Indonesia's borders, as was the case with ] in Egypt (]) and South Vietnam (]) and with those in the ] in the midst of the ] of 1989 and 1990. Kostrad troops have also been used beyond Indonesia's borders, as was the case with ] in Egypt (]) and South Vietnam (]) and with those in the ] in the midst of the ] of 1989 and 1990.
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== Function and main tasks == == Function and main tasks ==
]]] ]]]
Based on the Decree of the Armed Forces Commander Number: Kep / 09 / III / 1985 dated 6 March 1985 on the Principles of Organization and the task of the Strategic Command of the Armed Forces (Kostrad), it is stipulated that Kostrad as a major Administrative Command reports directly under the Army chief of staff while Kostrad Operational Main Command is directly under the ]. Kostrad was principally responsible for fostering operational readiness on all of its command lines and conducting Strategic Defense Security Operations in accordance with the policy of the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces. To carry out these tasks, Kostrad organizes and carries out the main functions in the development of strength, combat and administration, the military's organic functions both intelligence, operations and training, personnel coaching, logistics, and territorial as well as the organic function of coaching in planning, controlling and supervision. Based on the Decree of the Armed Forces Commander Number: Kep / 09 / III / 1985 dated 6 March 1985 on the Principles of Organization and the task of the Strategic Command of the Armed Forces (Kostrad), it is stipulated that Kostrad as a major Administrative Command reports directly under the office of Chief of Staff of the Army while as a Principal Operational Command it is directly under the ]. Kostrad was principally responsible for fostering operational readiness on all of its command lines and conducting Strategic Defense Security Operations in accordance with the policy of the Commander of the National Armed Forces. To carry out these tasks, Kostrad organizes and carries out the main functions in the development of strength, combat and administration, the military's organic functions both intelligence, operations and training, personnel mentoring, logistics, and territorial activities as well as the organic function of coaching and mentoring in planning, controlling and supervision.


In the organizational field, Kostrad has an organizational structure established by the Chief of Staff of the Army based on the ACS Decree Regulation No. Kep / 9 / III / 85 dated 6 March 1985. Kostrad is headed by a Lieutenant-General who serves as the Commander of the Kostrad. In the daily duties of the Army Commander is assisted by a Chief of Staff bearing the rank of Major General, the auxiliary elements of the Staff, namely Personal Staff, Kostrad Inspectorate, and Kostrad General Staff, the Assistant Chief of Staff who served as the supervisor of the execution of their respective activities. Each field of activity, while the executive elements in Kostrad consist of the Executive Units, combat units, and Combat support units. In the organizational field, Kostrad has an organizational structure established by the Chief of Staff of the Army based on the CSA Decree Regulation No. Kep / 9 / III / 85 dated 6 March 1985. Kostrad is headed by a Lieutenant-General who serves as the Commanding General of the Kostrad. In the daily duties of the Army Commander, he is assisted by a Chief of Staff of the Kostrad bearing the rank of Major General, the auxiliary elements of the Staff, namely Personal Staff, Kostrad Inspectorate, and Kostrad General Staff, the Assistant Chief of Staff who served as the supervisor of the execution of their respective activities as required by law. While the executive elements in Kostrad under the purview of the Commanding General consist of the Executive Units, combat units, and Combat support units.


== Strength == == Strength ==
] ]
] ]
Kostrad had a strength of 27,000 in 1998<ref name=JDW1998>], 15 April 1998, p.34</ref> and its primary components consist of two infantry divisions and an independent airborne brigade. Kostrad had a strength of 32,000 in 2017 and its primary components consist of three infantry divisions and an independent airborne brigade.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nasional.tempo.co/read/1043918/edy-rahmayadi-targetkan-kostrad-punya-46-ribu-personel-di-2019|access-date=2023-04-30|date=2017-12-20|publisher=Tempo|language=id|title=Edy Rahmayadi Targetkan Kostrad Punya 46 Ribu Personel di 2019|first=Irsyan|last=Hasyim|editor-first=Juli|editor-last=Hantoro}}</ref>


There were as of early 1998 a total of 33 airborne and infantry battalions within Kostrad. Each division contained three infantry and/or airborne brigades; an armoured battalion; cavalry reconnaissance company; field artillery regiment of three battalions; air defence artillery battalion; combat engineer battalion; supply and transportation battalion; medical battalion; signal company; military police company; field maintenance company; and a personnel and administrative detachment.<ref>'Indonesia: keeping its forces at full stretch,' ], 15 April 1998, p.34-35</ref> Kostrad has 3 divisions which are: There were as of early 1998 a total of 33 airborne and infantry battalions within Kostrad. Each division contained three infantry and/or airborne brigades; an armoured battalion; cavalry reconnaissance company; field artillery regiment of three battalions; air defence artillery battalion; combat engineer battalion; supply and transportation battalion; medical battalion; signal company; military police company; field maintenance company; and a personnel and administrative detachment.<ref>'Indonesia: keeping its forces at full stretch,' ], 15 April 1998, p.34-35</ref> Kostrad has 3 divisions which are:
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* 3 Infantry Brigades (13th, 14th, 17th)
** 8 Infantry Battalions
** 1 Security Reconnaissance and Air Scout Detachment
* 1 Field Artillery Regiment (1st)
** 3 Field Artillery Battalions (9th, 10th, 13th)
* 1 Air Defense Artillery Battalion (1st)
* 1 Cavalry Battalion (1st)
* 1 Combat Engineer Battalion (9th)
* 1 Supply and Transportation Battalion (1st)
* 1 Medical Battalion (1st)
* 1 Cavalry Company (1st)
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* 3 Infantry Brigades (6th, 9th, 18th)
** 9 Infantry Battalions
** 1 Security Reconnaissance and Air Scout Detachment
* 1 Field Artillery Regiment (2nd)
** 3 Field Artillery Battalions (1st, 11th, 12th)
* 1 Air Defense Artillery Battalion (2nd)
* 1 Cavalry Battalion (8th)
* 1 Combat Engineer Battalion (10th)
* 1 Supply and Transportation Battalion (2nd)
* 1 Medical Battalion (2nd)
* 1 Cavalry Company (8th)
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* 2 Infantry Brigades (3rd, 20th)
** 5 Infantry Battalions
** 1 Security Reconnaissance and Air Scout Detachment
* 1 Field Artillery Battalion (6th)
* 1 Air Defense Artillery Battalion (16th)
* 1 Cavalry Company (14th)
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As of 1 August 2023, Kostrad has a total units of 3 Infantry Divisions, 8 Infantry Brigades, 22 Infantry Battalions, 3 Security Reconnaissance and Air Scout Detachment, 2 Cavalry Battalion, 3 Cavalry Detachment, 2 Field Artillery Regiment, 7 Field Artillery Battalions, 3 Air Defense Artillery Battalion, 2 Combat Engineer Battalion, 1 Satria Sandhi Yudha Battalion, 2 Medical Battalion, 2 Supply and Transportation Battalion.
There have been several reports that a third division was to be formed for Kostrad, for example in an announcement by then Kostrad commander Lieutenant General Hadi Waluyo on 16 March 2005.<ref>Robert Karniol, 'Indonesia boosts eastern region defence,' ], 30 March 2005, Vol 42, No. 13, p.15.</ref> Waluyo's announcement indicated that the new division was to be formed around the 3rd Airborne Infantry Brigade, which would be shifted to a new site in Papua once the expansion programme had advanced further. After years of planning, the promised Third division was officially formed on 11 May 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.portal-komando.com/2018/05/panglima-tni-resmikan-empat-satuan-baru.html?m=1 |title=Panglima TNI Resmikan Empat Satuan Baru TNI di Sorong &#124; BERITA MILITER |access-date=12 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180512043616/http://www.portal-komando.com/2018/05/panglima-tni-resmikan-empat-satuan-baru.html?m=1 |archive-date=12 May 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


== Special Unit == == Special Unit ==
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=== Combat Reconnaissance Platoon === === Combat Reconnaissance Platoon ===
{{Main articles|Tontaipur}} {{Main|Tontaipur}}
The "Combat Reconnaissance Platoon" of Kostrad ({{lang|id|Pele<u>ton</u> In<u>tai</u> Tem<u>pur</u>}} abbreviated "{{lang|id|Tontaipur}}") is a special unit formation of Kostrad in a ] level to conduct ] (SR) operations. Its further information regarding number of troops and weaponry are confidential. It was formed in 2001 and is part of the Kostrad ] Battalion. Tontaipur was formed under the auspices of the then Kostrad commander Lt Gen ]. Similar to other special units within the ], Tontaipur is trained for land, air and sea combat special operations. The "Combat Reconnaissance Platoon" of Kostrad ({{lang|id|Pele<u>ton</u> In<u>tai</u> Tem<u>pur</u>}} abbreviated "{{lang|id|Tontaipur}}") is a special unit formation of Kostrad in a ] level to conduct ] (SR) operations. Its further information regarding number of troops and weaponry are confidential. It was formed in 2001 and is part of the Kostrad ] Battalion. Tontaipur was formed under the auspices of the then Kostrad commander Lt Gen ]. Similar to other special units within the ], Tontaipur is trained for land, air and sea combat special operations.


== Commanders of Kostrad == == Commanders of Kostrad ==
{{Main|Commander of Army Strategic Command (Indonesia)}} {{Main|Commander of Army Strategic Command (Indonesia)}}
Commander of Army Strategic Reserve Command is considered a path to obtaining a high government position in Indonesia. Many of its commanders have become very senior Indonesian leaders including ] and ], who became ]; Rudini, who became ]; ], who would later become ]; ], who would become Chief of Staff of the Army and ]; and numerous commanders who would later become ] and later on as ].
Many Kostrad commanders have gone on to very senior Indonesian posts. Soeharto became President; General Rudini became Minister of Home Affairs; General Wismoyo is married to the sister of Soeharto's late wife; and Lieutenant General Tarub became the armed forces' Chief of the General Staff.<ref>Generals Rudini, Wismoyo, and Tarub were all named as former commanders by John Haseman, 'Indonesian strategic command upgraded,' ], March 1997, p.130</ref> General Umar Wirahadikusumah would later become Vice-President.


== Notes == == Notes ==
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== External links == == External links ==
* *
* Watchindonesia.org, * Watchindonesia.org, {{usurped|1=}}


{{Indonesian Army}} {{Indonesian Army}}

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Military unit in Indonesia

Army Strategic Reserve Command
Komando Cadangan Strategis Angkatan Darat
Insignia of Kostrad,
inspired from the Chakra wheel
Active1961–present
Country Indonesia
Branch Indonesian Army
TypeInfantry, Strategic Defense
RoleArmy Combined Arms
Land Warfare
Rapid Deployment Force
Size3 Divisions
Part of Indonesian National Armed Forces
HeadquartersGambir, Jakarta
Nickname(s)"Chakra"
Motto(s)Yudha Nirbaya Bhakti
("Fearless at war by devotion")
Beret colorGreen
Anniversaries6 March
Commanders
Commander Lieutenant General Mohamad Hasan (militer) [id]
Chief of Staff Major General Ilyas Alamsyah Harahap [id]
Inspector Major General Choirul Anam [id]
Military unit

The Army Strategic Reserve Command (Indonesian: Komando Cadangan Strategis Angkatan Darat; abbreviated Kostrad) is a combined-arms formation of the Indonesian Army. Kostrad is a Corps level command which has up to 35,000 troops. It also supervises operational readiness among all commands and conducts defence and security operations at the strategic level in accordance with policies under the command of the commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces. In contrast to its name ("Reserve"), Kostrad is the main warfare combat unit of the Indonesian Army. While Kopassus is the elite-special forces of the Indonesian Army, Kostrad as "Komando Utama Operasi" or "Principal Operational Command" still maintains as the first-line combat formation of the Indonesian National Armed Forces along with the Kopassus.

As a corps, Kostrad is commanded by a Panglima Kostrad (Pangkostrad), usually a lieutenant general. Kostrad falls under the army chief of staff for training, personnel, and administration. However, it comes under the Commander-in-Chief of the Indonesian National Armed Forces for operational command and deployment due to the status of Kostrad as one of the principal operation commands. Kostrad typically receives best equipment in the Army and its two armoured battalions received Leopard 2A4 and Leopard 2 Revolution tanks.

Starting 1984 the Panglima Kostrad (Pangkostrad) has been charged to lead the conduct of combat operations, called defence and security operations.

History

Kostrad came into being during military action for Indonesia's take over of Western New Guinea in 1960, and was formally constituted on 6 March 1961. Initially designated the Army General Reserve Corps (Cadangan Umum Angkatan Darat), its name was changed to Kostrad in 1963.

General Suharto, was appointed as the first head of Kostrad in 1961, and it was in this role that he was able to assert the army's control in the days following the alleged coup attempt on the evening of 30 September and dawn of 1 October 1965, which ultimately led to Suharto replacing Sukarno as Indonesian president.

The command's troops have fought in most Indonesian military operations since their formation, such as the purge of communists and "alleged communists", including the Operation Trident (Indonesian: Operasi Trisula), the PGRS (Sarawak People's Guerrilla Force) in Sarawak and the PARAKU [id] (North Kalimantan People's Force) in Kalimantan. It also involved in Operation Lotus (Indonesian: Operasi Seroja) in the then-Portuguese Timor.

Kostrad troops have also been used beyond Indonesia's borders, as was the case with Garuda Contingent in Egypt (1973–78) and South Vietnam (1973–75) and with those in the United Nations Iran–Iraq Military Observer Group in the midst of the Iran–Iraq War of 1989 and 1990.

Function and main tasks

Kostrad Headquarters in Central Jakarta

Based on the Decree of the Armed Forces Commander Number: Kep / 09 / III / 1985 dated 6 March 1985 on the Principles of Organization and the task of the Strategic Command of the Armed Forces (Kostrad), it is stipulated that Kostrad as a major Administrative Command reports directly under the office of Chief of Staff of the Army while as a Principal Operational Command it is directly under the commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces. Kostrad was principally responsible for fostering operational readiness on all of its command lines and conducting Strategic Defense Security Operations in accordance with the policy of the Commander of the National Armed Forces. To carry out these tasks, Kostrad organizes and carries out the main functions in the development of strength, combat and administration, the military's organic functions both intelligence, operations and training, personnel mentoring, logistics, and territorial activities as well as the organic function of coaching and mentoring in planning, controlling and supervision.

In the organizational field, Kostrad has an organizational structure established by the Chief of Staff of the Army based on the CSA Decree Regulation No. Kep / 9 / III / 85 dated 6 March 1985. Kostrad is headed by a Lieutenant-General who serves as the Commanding General of the Kostrad. In the daily duties of the Army Commander, he is assisted by a Chief of Staff of the Kostrad bearing the rank of Major General, the auxiliary elements of the Staff, namely Personal Staff, Kostrad Inspectorate, and Kostrad General Staff, the Assistant Chief of Staff who served as the supervisor of the execution of their respective activities as required by law. While the executive elements in Kostrad under the purview of the Commanding General consist of the Executive Units, combat units, and Combat support units.

Strength

Kostrad soldiers line up in formation during parade
Kostrad soldiers with their distinctive camouflage-pattern uniform

Kostrad had a strength of 32,000 in 2017 and its primary components consist of three infantry divisions and an independent airborne brigade.

There were as of early 1998 a total of 33 airborne and infantry battalions within Kostrad. Each division contained three infantry and/or airborne brigades; an armoured battalion; cavalry reconnaissance company; field artillery regiment of three battalions; air defence artillery battalion; combat engineer battalion; supply and transportation battalion; medical battalion; signal company; military police company; field maintenance company; and a personnel and administrative detachment. Kostrad has 3 divisions which are:

Emblems Official Names Establishment Headquarters Strength
1st Infantry Division/Kostrad December 1965 Cilodong, Depok,
West Java
  • 3 Infantry Brigades (13th, 14th, 17th)
    • 8 Infantry Battalions
    • 1 Security Reconnaissance and Air Scout Detachment
  • 1 Field Artillery Regiment (1st)
    • 3 Field Artillery Battalions (9th, 10th, 13th)
  • 1 Air Defense Artillery Battalion (1st)
  • 1 Cavalry Battalion (1st)
  • 1 Combat Engineer Battalion (9th)
  • 1 Supply and Transportation Battalion (1st)
  • 1 Medical Battalion (1st)
  • 1 Cavalry Company (1st)
2nd Infantry Division/Kostrad April 1961 Singosari, Malang,
East Java
  • 3 Infantry Brigades (6th, 9th, 18th)
    • 9 Infantry Battalions
    • 1 Security Reconnaissance and Air Scout Detachment
  • 1 Field Artillery Regiment (2nd)
    • 3 Field Artillery Battalions (1st, 11th, 12th)
  • 1 Air Defense Artillery Battalion (2nd)
  • 1 Cavalry Battalion (8th)
  • 1 Combat Engineer Battalion (10th)
  • 1 Supply and Transportation Battalion (2nd)
  • 1 Medical Battalion (2nd)
  • 1 Cavalry Company (8th)
3rd Infantry Division/Kostrad May 2018 Bontomarannu, Gowa,
South Sulawesi
  • 2 Infantry Brigades (3rd, 20th)
    • 5 Infantry Battalions
    • 1 Security Reconnaissance and Air Scout Detachment
  • 1 Field Artillery Battalion (6th)
  • 1 Air Defense Artillery Battalion (16th)
  • 1 Cavalry Company (14th)

As of 1 August 2023, Kostrad has a total units of 3 Infantry Divisions, 8 Infantry Brigades, 22 Infantry Battalions, 3 Security Reconnaissance and Air Scout Detachment, 2 Cavalry Battalion, 3 Cavalry Detachment, 2 Field Artillery Regiment, 7 Field Artillery Battalions, 3 Air Defense Artillery Battalion, 2 Combat Engineer Battalion, 1 Satria Sandhi Yudha Battalion, 2 Medical Battalion, 2 Supply and Transportation Battalion.

Special Unit

Kostrad Taipur operators

Combat Reconnaissance Platoon

Main article: Tontaipur

The "Combat Reconnaissance Platoon" of Kostrad (Peleton Intai Tempur abbreviated "Tontaipur") is a special unit formation of Kostrad in a platoon level to conduct Special reconnaissance (SR) operations. Its further information regarding number of troops and weaponry are confidential. It was formed in 2001 and is part of the Kostrad Intelligence Battalion. Tontaipur was formed under the auspices of the then Kostrad commander Lt Gen Ryamizard Ryacudu. Similar to other special units within the Indonesian National Armed Forces, Tontaipur is trained for land, air and sea combat special operations.

Commanders of Kostrad

Main article: Commander of Army Strategic Command (Indonesia)

Commander of Army Strategic Reserve Command is considered a path to obtaining a high government position in Indonesia. Many of its commanders have become very senior Indonesian leaders including Suharto and Prabowo, who became President; Rudini, who became Minister of Home Affairs; Wirahadikusumah, who would later become Vice-president; Ryamizard Ryacudu, who would become Chief of Staff of the Army and Minister of Defence; and numerous commanders who would later become Chief of Staff of the Army and later on as Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces.

Notes

  1. "Kostrad Exercise Chakra II forms 1.071 fighters (Latihan Cakra II Kostrad Cetak 1,071 Petarung)", Fery Setiawan, COMMANDO magazine 6th edition vol. XII 2016, p. 17, 2016
  2. John Haseman, 'Indonesian strategic command upgraded,' Jane's Intelligence Review, March 1997, p.130
  3. Globalsecurity.org, Kostrad, quoting Library of Congress Country Study Indonesia, link verified December 2009
  4. Hasyim, Irsyan (20 December 2017). Hantoro, Juli (ed.). "Edy Rahmayadi Targetkan Kostrad Punya 46 Ribu Personel di 2019" (in Indonesian). Tempo. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  5. 'Indonesia: keeping its forces at full stretch,' Jane's Defence Weekly, 15 April 1998, p.34-35

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