ILAGA PUNCAK | Faktadetail.com – Task Forces of the Raider Infantry Battalion 323/Buaya Putih Kostrad, one of the military units under the command of the Indonesian Armed Forces Operational Command HABEMA in Papua, is currently conducting mobile security at the border of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, especially in the Puncak Regency area, Papua Tengah Province. On Friday, 23 August 2024, the 323 Task Forces, especially the Kodim Persiapan/Preparatory Territorial Command Headquarters (Koper) Post led by Second Lieutenant Ramdhani, conducted security in Ilambet Village, Ilaga District. During their routine, the Post invited the Ilambet residents to participate in competitions and lunch together to commemorate the 79th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia.
In his emphasis on the Soldiers, Commander of the 323 Task Forces, Lieutenant Colonel Tri Wiratno, he conveyed the importance of the Task Forces’ attention to the community’s basic needs around the Post. Due to this emphasis, 2LT Ramdhani has conducted Social Communication (Komsos) with Community Figures of the Village since the beginning of August, especially regarding the plan to commemorate Independence Day. Based on the results of the Komsos, it was agreed that the series of commemorations would be applied in various competitions among the community and lunch with HABEMA Soldiers.
Commencing the activity, 2LT Ramdhani expressed his gratitude for the residents’ active participation in the Friday morning event. Once the series of activities was set, the Soldiers conducted a lottery to form the competition groups and unveiled the equipment for various competitions. The community, from children to adults, actively and enthusiastically participated in the competitions, which included the race of nail bottle, sack race, and marble race. After the activities, one of the residents, Mr. Anton Labene, said, “Thank you, Commander 323. We are delighted to celebrate Independence Day this year at this Koper Post. God bless”. This expression of gratitude from the community towards the military leadership fosters a sense of appreciation and mutual respect.
Upon receiving the program report, the HABEMA Commanding General, Brigadier General Lucky Avianto, expressed his pride, saying, “The initiative of the 323 Task Forces to commemorate the 79th Independence Day with the Ilambet community is a shining example of the implementation of the results of the inclusive social communication with all parties to support the acceleration of development in the Papua region.” This positive response from the military leadership not only reassures the event’s success but also underscores its significant and positive impact on the community, fostering a sense of hope for the future.
Lomba Serta Makan Bersama Prajurit Habema Dan Warga Ilambet Meriahkan HUT RI
ILAGA PUNCAK | Faktadetail.com – Satuan Tugas Batalyon Infanteri (Satgas Yonif) Raider 323/Buaya Putih Kostrad, salah satu Satuan Jajaran Komando Operasi HABEMA di Papua, tengah melaksanakan tugas Operasi Pengamanan Perbatasan Mobil RI-PNG, di wilayah Kabupaten Puncak, Provinsi Papua Tengah. Pada hari Jumat, 23 Agustus 2024, Satgas Yonif 323 Kostrad, khususnya Pos Kodim Persiapan (Koper) pimpinan Letda Inf Ramdhani, melaksanakan pengamanan wilayah di Kampung Ilambet, Distrik Ilaga. Di tengah kegiatan pengamanan wilayah, Pos Koper mengundang warga Kampung Ilambet, untuk mengikuti rangkaian Perlombaan dan Makan Siang Bersama dalam rangka memperingati Hari Kemerdekaan ke-79 Republik Indonesia.
Dalam penekanannya kepada para Prajurit TNI, Komandan Satgas Yonif 323 Kostrad, Letkol Inf Tri Wiratno, menyampaikan pentingnya perhatian Satgas kepada kebutuhan masyarakat di sekitar Pos. Berangkat dari penekanan tersebut, sejak awal bulan Agustus, Letda Inf Ramdhani telah melakukan Komunikasi Sosial (Komsos) dengan para Tokoh Masyarakat Kampung Ilambet, khususnya terkait rencana peringatan Hari Kemerdekaan. Hasil Komsos, disepakati rangkaian peringatan diwujudkan dalam bentuk berbagai perlombaan antar masyarakat dan makan siang bersama Prajurit HABEMA.
Mengawali kegiatan, Letda Inf Ramdhani menyampaikan ucapan terima kasih atas antusiasme dan kehadiran para warga pada kegiatan hari Jumat pagi tersebut. Setelah rangkaian kegiatan siap, para Prajurit TNI membuat undian pembagian kelompok perlombaan serta menggelar perlengkapan yang sudah disiapkan untuk berbagai jenis perlombaan. Adapun kegiatan perlombaan tersebut diikuti oleh semua kalangan, dari anak – anak hingga dewasa. Lomba-lomba yang dipertandingkan meliputi lomba memasukkan paku dalam botol, balap karung dan balapan kelereng. Setelah rangkaian perlombaan selesai, para Prajurit Satgas Yonif 323 Kostrad bersama warga Ilambet melaksanakan makan siang bersama di halaman Pos Koper. Setelah kegiatan selesai, seorang warga Ilambet, Bapak Anton Labene berkata “Terima kasih Komandan 323. Kami senang merayakan Kemerdekaan Indonesia Tahun ini di Pos Koper. Tuhan memberkati“.
“Inisiatif Satgas Yonif 323 Kostrad menggelar kegiatan Peringatan Kemerdekaan ke-79 RI bersama warga Kampung Ilambet, merupakan salah satu realisasi hasil Komsos TNI dengan seluruh pihak guna mendukung percepatan pembangunan di wilayah Papua”, ungkap Panglima HABEMA, Brigjen TNI Lucky Avianto, pasca menerima laporan pelaksanaan kegiatan.
