Operation of Garuda TNI Forces in Sudan.

Garuda Indobatt-03 Unamid Patrol forces in Sudan.

Garuda Task Force Konga XXXV-C / Unamid (United Nations Mission In Darfur) or Indonesian Battalion (Indobatt) 03 under the leadership of Lt. Col. Syamsul Alam, S.E. As Dansatgas, conducting routine patrols, short range patrols, night patrols, logistical and administrative escorts in order to carry out the tasks / missions of the United Nations (United Nations) in the Sudan-Africa region (2/5/2017).





Garuda Indobatt-03 Unamid Patrol forces in Sudan


On the sidelines of patrol activity, Dansatgas Indobatt-03 Lieutenant Colonel Inf Syamsul Alam said Garuda TNI troops began to be known by local people in the Darfur region about 2 (two) years ago when the first mission began. "Indonesian troops are easily accepted in this mission area, with the ability of territorial duties, socio-cultural culture and friendly hospitality, smiling, greeting and welcome to local residents while interacting with civilians and children," he said.

According to Lieutenant Colonel Inf Syamsul Alam, this patrol activity is held every day day and night, depending on the nature of the needs of United Nations (UN), using Anoa (APC), LC, Truck and Ambulance. "The patrols were performed by each Company A, B, C, and D under Danki, Danton according to the division of duties. The areas that have been patrolled include Sandikoro, Khaskhasa, Jhokana, Amara Jadid, Krinding, Ojejei, Bore Hole and Doroti, "he explained.

Dansatgas Indobatt-03 Lt. Col. Inf Syamsul Alam explained that in addition to conducting routine operations, securing United Nations assets, as well as security in the area of ​​Area Of Responsibility (AOR) that has been running and implemented for several days, Garuda Konga XXXV-C / Unamid Friendly, smiling, and welcome to local residents while interacting with civilians and children, as well as a real effort in the recovery of trauma to civilians who had been victims of the conflict.

Domestic assignments that Garuda troops already possessed while in Indonesia, became stock and capital in the task of this peace mission. "The contingent of Garuda XXXV-C / Unamid is the third task force for Unamid mission which is placed in West Darfur (Sector West) area and will carry out its duties until April 2018," he said.

"Apart from serving as a peacekeeping force, Garuda Indobatt-03 soldiers also carry out Civil Military Coordination (Cimic) activities, such as providing assistance for places of worship, distribution of zakat for local people, and missal treatment," concluded Dansatgas Indobatt-03 Lieutenant Colonel Inf Syamsul Nature, SE.

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