Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07JAKARTA3465
2007-12-26 09:01:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Jakarta
Cable title:
DEFENSE COOPERATION -- U.S. NAVY VISIT BRINGS
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C O N F I D E N T I A L JAKARTA 003465
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP, EAP/MTS, EAP/MLS, EAP/RSP
NSC FOR EPHU
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/26/2017
TAGS: PREL MARR PGOV ID
SUBJECT: DEFENSE COOPERATION -- U.S. NAVY VISIT BRINGS
GOODWILL
REF: JAKARTA 2893
Classified By: Pol/C Joseph Legend Novak, reasons 1.4(b+d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L JAKARTA 003465
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP, EAP/MTS, EAP/MLS, EAP/RSP
NSC FOR EPHU
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/26/2017
TAGS: PREL MARR PGOV ID
SUBJECT: DEFENSE COOPERATION -- U.S. NAVY VISIT BRINGS
GOODWILL
REF: JAKARTA 2893
Classified By: Pol/C Joseph Legend Novak, reasons 1.4(b+d).
1. (C) SUMMARY -- A U.S. Navy cruiser--the USS Port
Royal--visited Tanjung Priok, Jakarta's port, from December
17-20. The crew enjoyed limited shore leave, engaging in a
charity event involving Indonesian children. The stop was
given prominent coverage by local media. The visit was also
positive for mil-to-mil ties, especially with the Indonesian
Navy, which is traditionally somewhat suspicious of
outsiders. END SUMMARY.
2. (U) NAVY VISIT -- The USS Port Royal--a U.S. Navy cruiser
with 350 officers and crew--arrived in Jakarta's Tanjung
Priok port on December 17. While on liberty, the crew
participated in "Operation Hand Clasp," which involved the
donation of three pallets of toys and hygiene kits (soap,
toothbrushes, toothpaste and other items) to three local
non-governmental organizations that work with Indonesian
children. During the course of the visit, officers and crew
also enjoyed limited liberty in Jakarta.
3. (SBU) MEDIA UPBEAT -- Local media portrayed the visit in
highly positive terms. One media outlet reported that the
visit "promoted goodwill and friendship" between the two
navies. The article also noted that the sailors were
afforded the opportunity to learn about Indonesian customs
while promoting peace and stability within the Asia-Pacific
region. A newspaper reported on the meeting between USS Port
Royal Commanding Officer David Badles and Indonesian Western
Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Budhi Suyitmo. The two officers
met to discuss the visit and ongoing cooperation between the
two navies. Another newspaper covered the visit with photos
of the ship. There were also photos of the crew engaged in
charitable giving.
4. (C) POSITIVE FOR MIL-TO-MIL TIES -- The visit of the Port
Royal, whose home port is Honolulu, is part of a concerted
effort by U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) to arrange regular
ship visits to Indonesia. The visits have proven to be an
effective way for the U.S. Navy to create closer defense ties
with the Indonesian military. Such linkages are especially
important with the Indonesian Navy given its lingering
suspicion of outsiders. Future port visits are planned, but
no dates have been set at this time. The immediately
previous visit took place in November in Medan.
HUME
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP, EAP/MTS, EAP/MLS, EAP/RSP
NSC FOR EPHU
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/26/2017
TAGS: PREL MARR PGOV ID
SUBJECT: DEFENSE COOPERATION -- U.S. NAVY VISIT BRINGS
GOODWILL
REF: JAKARTA 2893
Classified By: Pol/C Joseph Legend Novak, reasons 1.4(b+d).
1. (C) SUMMARY -- A U.S. Navy cruiser--the USS Port
Royal--visited Tanjung Priok, Jakarta's port, from December
17-20. The crew enjoyed limited shore leave, engaging in a
charity event involving Indonesian children. The stop was
given prominent coverage by local media. The visit was also
positive for mil-to-mil ties, especially with the Indonesian
Navy, which is traditionally somewhat suspicious of
outsiders. END SUMMARY.
2. (U) NAVY VISIT -- The USS Port Royal--a U.S. Navy cruiser
with 350 officers and crew--arrived in Jakarta's Tanjung
Priok port on December 17. While on liberty, the crew
participated in "Operation Hand Clasp," which involved the
donation of three pallets of toys and hygiene kits (soap,
toothbrushes, toothpaste and other items) to three local
non-governmental organizations that work with Indonesian
children. During the course of the visit, officers and crew
also enjoyed limited liberty in Jakarta.
3. (SBU) MEDIA UPBEAT -- Local media portrayed the visit in
highly positive terms. One media outlet reported that the
visit "promoted goodwill and friendship" between the two
navies. The article also noted that the sailors were
afforded the opportunity to learn about Indonesian customs
while promoting peace and stability within the Asia-Pacific
region. A newspaper reported on the meeting between USS Port
Royal Commanding Officer David Badles and Indonesian Western
Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Budhi Suyitmo. The two officers
met to discuss the visit and ongoing cooperation between the
two navies. Another newspaper covered the visit with photos
of the ship. There were also photos of the crew engaged in
charitable giving.
4. (C) POSITIVE FOR MIL-TO-MIL TIES -- The visit of the Port
Royal, whose home port is Honolulu, is part of a concerted
effort by U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) to arrange regular
ship visits to Indonesia. The visits have proven to be an
effective way for the U.S. Navy to create closer defense ties
with the Indonesian military. Such linkages are especially
important with the Indonesian Navy given its lingering
suspicion of outsiders. Future port visits are planned, but
no dates have been set at this time. The immediately
previous visit took place in November in Medan.
HUME