Indonesian Marines Teach Jungle Survival to International Soldiers at RIMPAC 2026 in Hawaii | TNI AL Marines Teach Jungle Survival Techniques to World Soldiers at RIMPAC 2026 in Hawaii, USA, Tuesday (30/6). This activity is a forum for vital knowledge exchange between countries in facing joint operational challenges. Commander of the Indonesian Marine Task Force RIMPAC 2026, Letkol Marinir Huda Prawira, stated that this participation is not only to share capabilities but also to learn from the experiences of other countries. "This kind of knowledge exchange is important capital for facing future joint operational challenges," he said in an official press release received in Jakarta, Wednesday. Reason for Choosing Jungle Survival Material Letkol Huda explained that jungle survival material was chosen because of its high relevance. TNI soldiers often carry out operations in the forest and mountainous areas in Indonesia, so they have sufficient survival experience in these conditions. This expertise is then shared with international participants. In the session, Marine Corps personnel shared various vital techniques. The material taught included how to identify safe plants and animals to consume, and methods for adapting to harsh forest environments. According to Huda, the participants followed this session with enthusiasm as part of the exchange of knowledge between troops. Sharing Knowledge with Other Contingents After providing the material, TNI AL Marine Corps personnel also actively participated in knowledge-sharing sessions from other country contingents. This step shows a reciprocal spirit in the world's largest multilateral exercise. The Sri Lankan contingent introduced various types of snakes found in their country along with their characteristics and how to handle them. Meanwhile, the Peruvian contingent presented jungle patrol tactics used in operations in their forest areas. The Malaysian contingent also introduced the capabilities of the 10th Brigade Royal Malaysian Army in the same session. Letkol Huda Prawira hopes that this activity can add insight and capabilities to Marine Corps personnel, as well as strengthen military relations with friendly countries. RIMPAC itself is the largest international maritime warfare exercise held every two years, and this year it takes place from June 24 to July 31, 2026, with a series of land, sea, and air exercises. Since the start of RIMPAC 2026, the TNI AL Marine Corps, along with contingents from other countries, has participated in various intensive exercises. Some of them are close combat simulations and air assault operations. This content is processed with the help of AI. source: antara | Src: Republika (ID)

DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.