Kostrad 2nd Infantry Division

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Kostrad 2nd Infantry Division
Divisi Infanteri 2 Kostrad
Divif 2.svg
Kostrad 2nd Infantry Division Emblem
Active27 April 1961
Country Indonesia
Branch Indonesian Army
Type Combined arms
RoleStrategic defense operations
Part of Kostrad
Garrison/HQ Singosari, Malang, East Java
Nickname(s)Divif 2 Kostrad
Motto(s) Sanskrit: Vira Cakti Yudha
("Graced warrior at battlefield")
Beret colorGreen
Commanders
Division Commander (Panglima Divisi)Flag of a Indonesian Army Mayor Jenderal.png Maj. Gen. Haryanto
Chief of staffFlag of a Indonesian Army Brigadir Jenderal.png Brig. Gen. Primadi Saiful Sulun
InspectorFlag of a Indonesian Army Brigadir Jenderal.png Brig. Gen. Eventius Teddy Danarto
Insignia
Divisional SSI
(right shoulder)
LOGO DIVINF 2.png

The 2nd Infantry Division (Indonesian: Divisi Infanteri 2 Kostrad) abbreviated "Divif 2/Kostrad" , is an army strategic reserves command division of the Indonesian Army. The divisional commander is a two-star Major General. The division's headquarters are in Malang (East Java). [1]

Contents

Organization of the 2nd Infantry Division of the Army Strategic Reserve Command Bagan Divisi Infanteri 2-Vira Cakti Yudha.png
Organization of the 2nd Infantry Division of the Army Strategic Reserve Command

The division contains multiple Army combat units including Infantry (Airborne, Mechanized, and Raider), Cavalry (now can be categorized as Armor units), Artillery, and other support units.

Like the 1st Division, this division is known as a combined arms division part of Kostrad within the Indonesian Army.

The first Kostrad division to be activated, it traces its origins to Decree of Chief of Staff of the Army KPTS 342/4/1961 dated 17 April 1961 by Chief of Staff GEN Abdul Haris Nasution, since then marked as the division's Raising Day.

Organization

Kostrad 6th Raider Mechanized Infantry Brigade on a parade in Sukoharjo City, 2019 Kostrad 6th Raider Mechanized Infantry Brigade on a parade, 2019.jpg
Kostrad 6th Raider Mechanized Infantry Brigade on a parade in Sukoharjo City, 2019
CAESAR battery of the 12th Field Artillery Battalion (Yon Armed 12) Kostrad, 2021 CAESAR battery of the 12th Field Artillery Battalion (Yon Armed 12) Kostrad, 2021.jpg
CAESAR battery of the 12th Field Artillery Battalion (Yon Armed 12) Kostrad, 2021
Pindad Badak being accepted by the Kostrad 8th Cavalry Company, 2022 Pindad Badak being accepted by the Kostrad 8th Cavalry Company, 2022.jpg
Pindad Badak being accepted by the Kostrad 8th Cavalry Company, 2022

The division is composed of 3 Infantry Brigades, 1 Artillery Regiment and supporting elements including independent Battalion units, and Company.

2nd Infantry Division Command HQ
Regiment/BrigadeBattalion/Detachment/Company EmblemBattalion/Detachment/Company Name
Logo Brigif 6.png

6th Raider Mechanized Infantry Brigade

Logo Yonif 411.png 411th Raider Mechanized Infantry Battalion
Logo Yonif 412.png 412th Raider Mechanized Infantry Battalion
Logo Yonif 413.png 413th Raider Mechanized Infantry Battalion
Logo Brigif 9.png

9th Raider Infantry Brigade

Logo Yonif 509.png 509th Raider Infantry Battalion
Logo Yonif 514.png 514th Raider Infantry Battalion
Logo Yonif 515.png 515th Raider Infantry Battalion
Logo Brigif 18.png

18th Para Raider Infantry Brigade

Logo Yonif 501.png 501st Para Raider Infantry Battalion
Logo Yonif 502.png 502nd Para Raider Infantry Battalion
Logo Yonif 503.png 503rd Para Raider Infantry Battalion
18th Para Raider Infantry Brigade Security Reconnaissance and Air Scout Detachment
LOGO MENARMED 2 PUTRA YUDHA.png

2nd Field Artillery Regiment

LOGO YONARMED 1.jpg 1st Field Artillery Battalion
LOGO YONARMED 11.png 11th Field Artillery Battalion
LOGO YONARMED 12.png 12th Field Artillery Battalion
Stand-alone / independent Battalion LOGO-YONARHANUD-RI-2.png 2nd Air-Defence Artillery Battalion
Lambang Yonkav 8.png 8th Cavalry Battalion
LOGO YONZIPUR 10 new.png 10th Combat Engineer Battalion
Logo Yonbekang 2.png 2nd Supply and Transportation Battalion
LOGO YONKES POLOS.png 2nd Medical Battalion
Stand-alone / independent Company Logo Kikav 8.png 8th Cavalry Company
Detachment PUSHUB AD.png 2nd Infantry Division Signal Detachment
Logo Denpal Divif 2.png 2nd Infantry Division Ordnance Detachment
Polisi Militer Angkatan Darat.png 2nd Infantry Division Military Police Detachment
Administrative Assistance Unit Logo Direktorat Ajudan Jenderal Angkatan Darat.png 2nd Infantry Division Adjutant General's Office

See also

Notes

  1. Tim Huxley, 'Indonesia's armed forces face up to new threats,' Jane's Intelligence Review, January 1997, p.40

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