Koopssus

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Special Operations Command
Komando Operasi Khusus (Koopssus)
Insignia of the Koopssus TNI.png
Insignia of the Koopssus TNI
Active30 July 2019 – present
CountryFlag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia
TypeSub-unified combatant command
Role Special Operations Forces
SizeClassified
Part of Insignia of the Indonesian National Armed Forces.svg Indonesian National Armed Forces
Garrison/HQCilangkap, East Jakarta
NicknameKoopssus
MottosTri Çakti Adhikari
(Three powerful strengths)
Terpilih, Bersatu, Menang
(Chosen, United, Win)
Engagements
Commanders
CommandantFlag of a Indonesian Army Mayor Jenderal.png Maj.Gen. Yudha Airlangga
Deputy CommandantFlag of a Indonesian Air Force marsekal pertama.png Air Commodore Moch Djuanda

The Koopssus (Indonesian : Komando Operasi Khusus, lit.: Special Operations Command), is a special forces unit of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) with counter-terrorism duties. [1] The unit operates and was formed similarly to the United States Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) to execute special operations missions worldwide.

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History

The idea of ​​forming a joint special operations command had previously existed in 2015 with the establishment of Koopssusgab (Indonesian: Komando Operasi Khusus Gabungan, lit.: Joint Special Operations Command), which was inaugurated by the former Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, General Moeldoko on 6 June 2015. At that time, this force consisted of 90 people who would serve in operational status. [2] However, due to lack of legal basis the unit was freezed and disbanded after Moeldoko replaced by the new Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces General Gatot Nurmantyo since 8 July 2015. [3] [4] [5]

Following the series of terrorist attacks during Surabaya bombings in 13–14 May 2018, [6] [7] the revision of law on anti-terror proposed by the government in 15 May 2018, [8] and the re-establishment of a Special Operations Command was again discussed by the Legislators at the Indonesian House of Representatives since 16 May 2018. [9] [10] [5] Revisions to Indonesia's anti-terror laws (Law Number 5 of 2018) [11] which were passed on 25 May 2018, allowed the military to be formally involved in counter-terrorism operations. Until then, the Indonesian National Police’s elite wing, the Detachment 88 (Densus 88), had been the country's lead security unit in pursuing terrorists. [12]

The first insignia of the Koopssus during their public unveiling in 2019. Insignia of the Koopsus TNI.svg
The first insignia of the Koopssus during their public unveiling in 2019.

The Special Operations Command (Koopssus TNI) then legally established on 30 July 2019, [1] through President Regulation Number 42 of 2019 signed by President of Indonesia Joko Widodo dated 3 July 2019, [13] [14] and Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces Regulation Number 19 of 2019 issued by Air Chief Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto dated 19 July 2019; [15] [16] clarifying the military's expanded role in counter-terrorism and the organization and duties of the Indonesian National Armed Forces Special Operations Command. [17] Koopssus is to be coordinated with the Indonesian National Police in carrying out its mission of responding to high-intensity terror acts. [1] [17]

Mission

Koopssus operators carried out preparations of VVIP security and evacuation operation for the High-Level Forum Multi-Stakeholder Partnership (HLF MSP) and the 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF) High-Level Conference 2024, at Mulia Hotel, Bali, 30 August 2024. Koopssus - VVIP security and evacuation.jpg
Koopssus operators carried out preparations of VVIP security and evacuation operation for the High-Level Forum Multi-Stakeholder Partnership (HLF MSP) and the 2nd Indonesia–Africa Forum (IAF) High-Level Conference 2024, at Mulia Hotel, Bali, 30 August 2024.

According to Presidential Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia Number 42 of 2019, concerning "The Second Amendment to Presidential Regulation Number 10 of 2010 concerning the Organizational Structure of the Indonesian National Armed Forces", Article 46B:

Paragraph (1)

"The Indonesian National Armed Forces Special Operations Command, called as Koopssus TNI, is tasked with carrying out special operations and activities to support the implementation of special operations that require high speed and success in order to safeguard national interests both within and outside the territory of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia in order to support the main tasks of the TNI."

Paragraph (2)

"The Koopssus TNI is led by the Commandant of the Koopssus TNI, called as Dankoopssus TNI, who is subordinate to and responsible to the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces. In carrying out daily tasks, he is coordinated by the Chief of General Staff of the Indonesian National Armed Forces."

Paragraph (3)

"Dankoopssus TNI is assisted by the Deputy Commandant of the Koopssus TNI, called as Wadankoopssus TNI."

[13] [18] [14] [19]

Organization

Badge of Koopssus TNI Brevet Koopssus TNI.png
Badge of Koopssus TNI

According to Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces Air Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto, the Koopssus consists of 500 personnel drawn from the army, navy and air force. About 400 Koopssus personnel carry out preventive measures, including surveillance and intelligence, while the remaining 100 members are tasked with confronting terrorist acts. [1]

Organization Structure

Based on Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces Regulation Number 19 of 2019, Koopssus organization divided into 4 parts: Leadership, Assistants, Servicing Echelons, and Executive Operators. For Executive Operators, only 1 out of 7 executive operators is permanent body member of the Koopssus, while other executive operators are non-permanent body members provided by Indonesian National Armed Forces. Koopssus consisted by: [16]

  1. Leadership Elements
    1. Office of the Commandant of Koopssus
    2. Office of the Deputy Commandant of Koopssus
  2. Assistants to the Commandant (Planning, Operations, Personnel, Logistics, Communication and Electronics)
  3. Servicing Echelons
    1. Koopssus HQ Detachment
    2. Administration Staff Coordinator
  4. Executive Operators
    1. Permanent Intelligence Force Command
    2. Special Force Command (Non-permanent, per assignment basis)
      1. Sat-81
      2. Denjaka
      3. Bravo Detachment 90
    3. Force Strengthening Command (Non-permanent, per assignment basis)
    4. Special Sea Operation Force Command (Non-permanent, per assignment basis)
    5. Special Air Operation Force Command (Non-permanent, per assignment basis)
    6. Special Force Assistance Operation Command (Non-permanent, per assignment basis)
    7. Supporting Command (Non-permanent, per assignment basis)

Commandant

According to the appendix of President Regulation Number 42 of 2019 stipulates that the Commandant of the Koopssus TNI (Dankoopssus TNI) should be a two-star general, while the Deputy Commandant of the Koopssus TNI (Wadankoopssus TNI) should be a one-star general. [13] Brigadier General Rochadi was promoted to Major General and appointed on 30 July 2019 as the unit's first Commandant. [1]

List of Commandant

List of Commandant of the Koopssus TNI since established
No.PortraitRankNameTerm of OfficeDefense BranchRemarks
Start of TermEnd of TermTime in office
1. Rochadi.jpg Major General TNI Rochadi30 July 201918 June 2020354 days Insignia of the Indonesian Army.svg
Army
2. Richard Tampubolon, Commander of the Pattimura Military Region.jpg Major General TNI Richard Taruli Horja Tampubolon27 July 20206 December 20211 year, 132 days Insignia of the Indonesian Army.svg
Army
3. Joko Purwo Putranto.jpg Major General TNI Joko Purwo Putranto6 December 202117 November 20231 year, 346 days Insignia of the Indonesian Army.svg
Army
4. Mayjen TNI Suhardi.jpg Major General TNI Suhardi17 November 20236 December 20241 year, 19 days Insignia of the Indonesian Army.svg
Army
5. Mayjen TNI Hendy Antariksa.jpg Major General TNI Hendy Antariksa6 December 202427 May 2025172 days Insignia of the Indonesian Army.svg
Army
6. Major General TNI Yudha Airlangga27 May 2025Incumbent170 days Insignia of the Indonesian Army.svg
Army

Equipment

The Koopssus operators equipped with their designated weaponry such as HK416, SIG516, SIG MCX, DSAR-15P [20] or any designated weapon and equipment from each of their relevant unit they came from (Sat-81 Gultor Kopassus, Denjaka, Bravo Detachment 90) to be used for specific missions.

Reactions

The speaker of the House of Representatives, Bambang Soesatyo, said he hoped that the formation of Koopssus would also strengthen the monitoring of cyberspace. [1]

According to Air Chief Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto, the establishment of the unit is an implementation of the 11 Priority Programs, a military program to deal with a spectrum of threats. [21]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Indonesian army creates new elite unit with counter-terrorist role". armyrecognition.com. 31 July 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
  2. ↑ Hakim, Syaiful (9 June 2015). "Panglima TNI resmikan komando operasi khusus gabungan". Antara News (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 12 June 2015.
  3. ↑ Tan, See Seng (8 November 2018). "Sending in the Cavalry: The Growing Militarization of Counterterrorism in Southeast Asia". National Defense University Press. Archived from the original on 4 March 2021.
  4. ↑ Tan, See Seng (3 January 2018). "Sending in the Cavalry - The Growing Militarization of Counterterrorism in Southeast Asia" (PDF). THE JOURNAL OF COMPLEX OPERATIONS. 7 (4): 140–147. ISSN   2157-0663. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 July 2020 – via National Defense University.
  5. 1 2 Harahap, Riza (19 May 2018). "Legislator : Pembentukan Koopssusgab jangan dijadikan politik". Antara News Sumbar (in Indonesian).
  6. ↑ BBC (14 May 2018). "Surabaya attacks: Family of five bomb Indonesia police headquarters". bbc.com. Archived from the original on 17 May 2018.
  7. ↑ Anugerah, Pijar (18 May 2018). "Koopssusgab dan keterlibatan TNI dalam antiterorisme yang 'butuh batasan jelas'". BBC News Indonesia (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 20 May 2018.
  8. ↑ "Gov't to Complete Revision of Law on Anti-Terrorism". Sekretariat Kabinet Republik Indonesia. 15 May 2018. Archived from the original on 23 November 2020.
  9. ↑ Isnanto, Bayu Ardi (17 May 2018). "Komisi I DPR: Koopssusgab TNI Tangani Teror Harus Berdasar Hukum". detiknews (in Indonesian).
  10. ↑ Harahap, Riza (19 May 2018). "Arteria Dahlan minta publik agar mengapresiasi pembentukan Koopssusgab". Antara News (in Indonesian).
  11. ↑ "Undang-undang (UU) Nomor 5 Tahun 2018 Perubahan atas Undang-Undang Nomor 15 Tahun 2003 tentang Penetapan Peraturan Pemerintah Pengganti Undang Undang Nomor 1 Tahun 2002 tentang Pemberantasan Tindak Pidana Terorisme Menjadi Undang-Undang". peraturan.bpk.go.id (in Indonesian). 22 June 2018. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023.
  12. ↑ Keller, Greta Nabbs (25 October 2018). "Indonesia's anti-terror law: crisis to consensus | Lowy Institute". www.lowyinstitute.org. Archived from the original on 29 September 2022.
  13. 1 2 3 "Gov't to Establish TNI Special Operations Command - Sekretariat Kabinet Republik Indonesia". Sekretariat Kabinet Republik Indonesia. 18 July 2019. Archived from the original on 27 November 2020.
  14. 1 2 "Perpres Nomor 42 Tahun 2019 Tentang Perubahan Kedua atas Peraturan Presiden Nomor 10 Tahun 2010 tentang Susunan Organisasi Tentara Nasional Indonesia" (PDF). peraturan.bpk.go.id (in Indonesian). 8 July 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 September 2024.
  15. ↑ Permana, Erric (30 July 2019). "Panglima TNI: 80 persen tugas Koopsus mengintai teroris". www.aa.com.tr (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 28 September 2021.
  16. 1 2 Peraturan Panglima Tentara Nasional Indonesia Nomor 19 Tahun 2019 Tentang Organisasi Dan Tugas Komando Operasi Khusus Tentara Nasional Indonesia (National Armed Forces Commander Regulation 19) (in Indonesian). 2019.
  17. 1 2 Prasetyo, Bayu; Haryati, Sri (1 August 2019). "TNI's special command to combat high-intensity terrorism: Moeldoko". Antara News. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
  18. ↑ "Perpres No. 42/2019: Ada Komando Operasi Khusus di Struktur Markas Besar TNI". Sekretariat Kabinet Republik Indonesia (in Indonesian). 18 July 2019. Archived from the original on 29 November 2020.PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .
  19. ↑ "PERATURAN PRESIDEN REPUBLIK INDONESIA NOMOR 42 TAHUN 2019 TENTANG PERUBAHAN KEDUA ATAS PERATURAN PRESIDEN NOMOR 10 TAHUN 2010 TENTANG SUSUNAN ORGANISASI TENTARA NASIONAL INDONESIA". www.regulasip.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 3 November 2025.
  20. ↑ Dirgantara (9 December 2022). "Panglima TNI Distribusikan Senjata DASAN DSAR-15P ke Satuan Jajaran". tni-au.mil.id (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 8 November 2025.
  21. ↑ "Panglima TNI Resmikan Koopsus, Pasukan Elite Gabungan Tiga Matra". Tribunnews.com (in Indonesian). 30 July 2019. p. 2. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
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