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Indonesian, US, Japanese and South Korean Marines Train in Teluk Pandan

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The joint Super Garuda Shield 2026 Marfor exercise took place in Teluk Pandan, Pesawaran Regency, Lampung Province.
  • Indonesian Navy Marines, the US Marine Corps, Japan’s Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade and the South Korean Marine Corps joined the Infantry Marksmanship Training Program and Scout Stalking drills.
  • The exercises focused on combat shooting, camouflage, observation, terrain use and concealed movement.

Marines from four countries carried out live combat-skills and reconnaissance training in Teluk Pandan, in Indonesia’s Lampung Province, as part of Super Garuda Shield 2026 Marfor.

The joint exercise on Thursday involved Indonesian Navy Marines, the US Marine Corps, Japan’s Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade and the South Korean Marine Corps. The troops took part in the Infantry Marksmanship Training Program and Scout Stalking exercises.

The marksmanship program tested and developed combat-shooting skills. Training focused on accuracy, the speed of magazine changes and controlled fire, with drills ranging from stationary shooting to firing while moving.

The Scout Stalking exercises concentrated on camouflage, observation, use of terrain and concealed movement. The training required precision, patience, discipline and the ability to adapt to operational conditions.

Colonel Inf. Dedi Akhiruddin, head of the TNI Information Center’s international information division, said the participants showed high enthusiasm throughout the training.

The personnel showed high enthusiasm throughout every stage.

· Colonel Inf. Dedi AkhiruddinThe TNI information official described the participants’ engagement in the joint training.
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