TNI Preparing VVIP Security Squad

The Indonesian Military (TNI) is preparing a VVIP security squad to support the implementation of the 18th ASEAN Summit May 4 to 8, 2011, in Jakarta.

The unit not only included the Presidential security squad (Paspampres), but also special forces like the Army’s special force (Kopassus), Denjaka, Denbravo, and the Army’s strategic force (Kostrad), Kizi Jihandak and Nubika, Army Chief of Staff Lt Gen Y. Surjo Prabowo said here Monday.

During an inspection of the VVIP security squad, he said the special force also involved a team of animals, and the Jakarta Metropolitan Police. The preparations of the VVIP security force included a demonstration of skills including the VVIP guarding, the handling of bombs, mass demonstrations, interception and securing VVIP from high rise buildings.

Earlier, the head of the Army’s general staff inspected the strategic show of detection, communications and electronic equipment as well as those to be used in securing the ASEAN Summit. In his directions, he told the military personnel to practice the skills which they had obtained so far to secure VVIP.

He also pointed out that the 18th ASEAN Summit in Jakarta is a national honor and self-respect to show the international world that Indonesia is able to hold the ASEAN summit safely and pleasantly.

"In making a success of the event, the people are expected to take active part in maintaining safety, order and pleasantness of the national capital Jakarta," he said.

source : kompas.com