JCET 2026 Exercise Concludes, Interoperability Between Indonesia’s Satbravo 90 and US Special Forces Strengthens
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JAKARTA — Interoperability between Indonesia’s
Satbravo 90 Pasgat and the United States Army’s
Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha (SFOD-A) 1234 has further strengthened following the completion of the joint exercise
Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) Balance Arrow Iron 2026, held from April 17 to May 15, 2026.
Through various tactical training modules and operational scenarios, special forces personnel from both countries enhanced their operational capabilities while also strengthening military cooperation between Indonesia and the United States.
The exercise also reflected the implementation of the Indonesian Air Force’s “AMPUH” values, which stand for Adaptive, Modern, Professional, Superior, and Humanist.
The training series concluded with a Field Training Exercise (FTX) closing ceremony at the
Korps Pasukan Gerak Cepat Training Area in Balegede, Cianjur, West Java, on May 15, 2026.
The ceremony was led by Exercise Director Major Pas Kurniawan Adi Subakti and accompanied by CPT Nathaniel L. Meidl.
“The various training materials and scenarios were considered effective in enhancing operational experience exchange while strengthening the professional relationship between the two units,” Kurniawan said, as quoted in a statement from the Indonesian Air Force Information Service.
CPT Nathaniel L. Meidl also expressed appreciation for the exercise and hoped similar cooperation would continue in the future to further improve the operational capabilities and readiness of both units.
Jakarta, IDM - Interoperabilitas Satuan Bravo (Satbravo) 90 Pasukan Gerak Cepat (Pasgat) dan Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha (SFOD-A) 1234
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