Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09JAKARTA1146
2009-07-07 08:57:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Jakarta
Cable title:
PEACEKEEPING -- INDONESIA LEADS MAJOR
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SUBJECT: PEACEKEEPING -- INDONESIA LEADS MAJOR
MULTI-NATIONAL EXERCISES
REF: A. USUN NEW YORK 644
B. JAKARTA 605
Classified By: Pol/C Joseph L. Novak, reasons 1.4(b+d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L SECTION 01 OF 02 JAKARTA 001146
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SUBJECT: PEACEKEEPING -- INDONESIA LEADS MAJOR
MULTI-NATIONAL EXERCISES
REF: A. USUN NEW YORK 644
B. JAKARTA 605
Classified By: Pol/C Joseph L. Novak, reasons 1.4(b+d).
1. (C) SUMMARY: The Indonesian military recently hosted a
major U.N. peacekeeping capstone event--"Garuda
Shield"--involving 19 countries and about 1400 personnel.
The U.S. Global Peacekeeping Operations Initiative (GPOI)
team present at the exercise said Indonesia performed
impressively as hosts and took full responsibility for
executing the training. Indonesia is also making plans for a
permanent Peacekeeping Training Center. Indonesia's
leadership in Garuda Shield demonstrates its strong
commitment to peacekeeping, which already includes GOI
contributions in Lebanon, Sudan and the Democratic Republic
of Congo. END SUMMARY.
HUNDREDS TRAINED IN MAJOR EXERCISE
2. (U) A field exercise at the Indonesian Infantry Center in
Bandung, West Java, trained 440 personnel from nine countries
from June 11-29. The Indonesian military (TNI) deployed 130
personnel as trainers, role players, and command and control.
TNI trainers and GPOI facilitators simulated six key
situations encountered by peacekeepers: Checkpoint; Convoy
Security; Presence Patrol; Cordon and Search; Disband, Disarm
and Reintegrate; and,
Secure a Distribution point.
3. (SBU) A key accomplishment during the exercise was the
lead role that the TNI played in the training with the U.S.
PACOM GPOI team fulfilling an advisory role. According to
members of the U.S. GPOI training team, this exercise was the
first time a host nation fully embraced their role as
executors of the training. In contrast, host nations of past
exercises tended to play a more superficial role, with the
training largely driven by the U.S. PACOM GPOI team. This
positive assessment echoes the recent comments of U.N.
officials, who have been impressed with Indonesia's interest
and ongoing performance in operations, and who want to boost
GOI contributions in this area even further (ref B).
A PERMANENT PEACEKEEPING TRAINING CENTER
4. (SBU) Indonesia is also making plans for a permanent
Peacekeeping Training Center. Indonesia--heeding USG
advice--is considering housing the training center at the
Infantry Training Center used for Garuda Shield, a site which
would be ideal for multi-national peacekeeping training. The
establishment of such a center would be a major contribution
to Indonesia's leadership in global peacekeeping. The United
States has spent approximately $500,000 on facilities
renovations and improvements at the Infantry Training Center.
Indonesia's existing Peacekeeping Training Center is
currently housed at TNI headquarters in Jakarta.
STRONG COMMAND POTENTIAL
5. (SBU) The TNI also took command during a Garuda Shield
Command Post Exercise designed to replicate a U.N. Force
Headquarters. A TNI Commander from the ARMY Strategic
Command (KOSTRAD),served as the Force Commander. TNI
strongly desires a Force Commander position; its successful
participation in the Command exercise demonstrates its
commitment to this priority. The exercise involved 19
countries including Indonesia, the United States, Australia,
Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Cambodia, Thailand,
Mongolia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Singapore, the Philippines,
Malaysia, France, Vietnam, Canada, India and Tonga.
6. (U) While the Garuda Shield training program was ongoing,
civic affairs teams collaborated on medical treatment and
public works in nearby West Java villages. Military medical
teams from 12 countries treated approximately 6,000 patients
in nine villages in West Java. TNI and U.S. ARMY Engineers
built a public bath house and a baby clinic.
INDONESIAN LEADERSHIP
7. (C) Indonesia is an important partner in generating
capable peacekeepers. Its recent success hosting and
training hundreds of troops for Garuda Shield demonstrates
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Indonesia's leadership potential in this area. Over 1600
Indonesians are currently assigned to U.N. missions
(including in Lebanon, Darfur and the DRC) according to the
most recent official figures. Indonesian leadership in
peacekeeping underscores its potential as a partner--not just
a recipient of assistance--in global security matters.
HUME
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP, PM, EAP/MTS, EAP/MLS, EAP/RSP, PM/PPA
NSC FOR J. BADER
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/07/2019
TAGS: PREL PGOV UNSC MOPS ID
SUBJECT: PEACEKEEPING -- INDONESIA LEADS MAJOR
MULTI-NATIONAL EXERCISES
REF: A. USUN NEW YORK 644
B. JAKARTA 605
Classified By: Pol/C Joseph L. Novak, reasons 1.4(b+d).
1. (C) SUMMARY: The Indonesian military recently hosted a
major U.N. peacekeeping capstone event--"Garuda
Shield"--involving 19 countries and about 1400 personnel.
The U.S. Global Peacekeeping Operations Initiative (GPOI)
team present at the exercise said Indonesia performed
impressively as hosts and took full responsibility for
executing the training. Indonesia is also making plans for a
permanent Peacekeeping Training Center. Indonesia's
leadership in Garuda Shield demonstrates its strong
commitment to peacekeeping, which already includes GOI
contributions in Lebanon, Sudan and the Democratic Republic
of Congo. END SUMMARY.
HUNDREDS TRAINED IN MAJOR EXERCISE
2. (U) A field exercise at the Indonesian Infantry Center in
Bandung, West Java, trained 440 personnel from nine countries
from June 11-29. The Indonesian military (TNI) deployed 130
personnel as trainers, role players, and command and control.
TNI trainers and GPOI facilitators simulated six key
situations encountered by peacekeepers: Checkpoint; Convoy
Security; Presence Patrol; Cordon and Search; Disband, Disarm
and Reintegrate; and,
Secure a Distribution point.
3. (SBU) A key accomplishment during the exercise was the
lead role that the TNI played in the training with the U.S.
PACOM GPOI team fulfilling an advisory role. According to
members of the U.S. GPOI training team, this exercise was the
first time a host nation fully embraced their role as
executors of the training. In contrast, host nations of past
exercises tended to play a more superficial role, with the
training largely driven by the U.S. PACOM GPOI team. This
positive assessment echoes the recent comments of U.N.
officials, who have been impressed with Indonesia's interest
and ongoing performance in operations, and who want to boost
GOI contributions in this area even further (ref B).
A PERMANENT PEACEKEEPING TRAINING CENTER
4. (SBU) Indonesia is also making plans for a permanent
Peacekeeping Training Center. Indonesia--heeding USG
advice--is considering housing the training center at the
Infantry Training Center used for Garuda Shield, a site which
would be ideal for multi-national peacekeeping training. The
establishment of such a center would be a major contribution
to Indonesia's leadership in global peacekeeping. The United
States has spent approximately $500,000 on facilities
renovations and improvements at the Infantry Training Center.
Indonesia's existing Peacekeeping Training Center is
currently housed at TNI headquarters in Jakarta.
STRONG COMMAND POTENTIAL
5. (SBU) The TNI also took command during a Garuda Shield
Command Post Exercise designed to replicate a U.N. Force
Headquarters. A TNI Commander from the ARMY Strategic
Command (KOSTRAD),served as the Force Commander. TNI
strongly desires a Force Commander position; its successful
participation in the Command exercise demonstrates its
commitment to this priority. The exercise involved 19
countries including Indonesia, the United States, Australia,
Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Cambodia, Thailand,
Mongolia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Singapore, the Philippines,
Malaysia, France, Vietnam, Canada, India and Tonga.
6. (U) While the Garuda Shield training program was ongoing,
civic affairs teams collaborated on medical treatment and
public works in nearby West Java villages. Military medical
teams from 12 countries treated approximately 6,000 patients
in nine villages in West Java. TNI and U.S. ARMY Engineers
built a public bath house and a baby clinic.
INDONESIAN LEADERSHIP
7. (C) Indonesia is an important partner in generating
capable peacekeepers. Its recent success hosting and
training hundreds of troops for Garuda Shield demonstrates
JAKARTA 00001146 002.2 OF 002
Indonesia's leadership potential in this area. Over 1600
Indonesians are currently assigned to U.N. missions
(including in Lebanon, Darfur and the DRC) according to the
most recent official figures. Indonesian leadership in
peacekeeping underscores its potential as a partner--not just
a recipient of assistance--in global security matters.
HUME