Kesatuan Gurita

Kesatuan Gurita (Octopus Squad) is an Indonesian Navy task force unit based in Jakarta.[1] Their primary role is offshore counter-terrorism against shipping and oil installations. The units draws its troops from Indonesian Marine Corps soldiers.[1]

Kesatuan Gurita
Active1982 – present
Country Indonesia
Branch Indonesian Navy
TypeSpecial Forces
RoleCounter-Terrorism
Hostage rescue
Special operations
Size400 men
Garrison/HQJakarta


References
  1. Damien Kingsbury (18 August 2005). Power Politics and the Indonesian Military. Routledge. p. 110. ISBN 978-0415297295.
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