ILAGA PUNCAK | Faktadetail.com – One of the military units under the command of the Indonesian Armed Forces Operational Command HABEMA, the Task Forces of the Raider Infantry Battalion 323/Buaya Putih Kostrad, is currently conducting mobile security at the border of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, especially in the Puncak Regency, Papua Tengah Province. On Monday, 26 August 2024, the 323 Task Forces, especially the Kosatgas (Headquarters) Post led by Lieutenant Colonel Tri Wiratno, conducted security in Kago Village, Ilaga District. During their routine, the Post invited the Kago residents to participate in competitions 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, the Territorial Officer of the Task Forces, Second Lieutenant Dani, 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 with HABEMA Soldiers.
Commencing the activity, 2LT Dani expressed his gratitude for the residents’ active participation in the Monday 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 sack races. After the competitions, a Kago resident, Harap Yacob, said, “Thank you, Commander 323. We are delighted to celebrate Independence Day this year. God bless”. This expression of community gratitude 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 Kago 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 reassures the event’s success and underscores its significant and positive impact on the community, fostering a sense of hope for the future.
Meriah Lomba Oleh Habema Dan Warga Kago Rayakan HUT Ke-79 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 Senin, 26 Agustus 2024, Satgas Yonif 323 Kostrad, khususnya Pos Kosatgas pimpinan Letkol Inf Tri Wiratno, melaksanakan pengamanan wilayah di Kampung Kago, Distrik Ilaga. Di tengah kegiatan pengamanan wilayah, Pos Kosatgas mengundang warga Kampung Kago, untuk mengikuti rangkaian Perlombaan 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, Pasiter Satgas, Letda Chk Dani, telah melakukan Komunikasi Sosial (Komsos) dengan para Tokoh Masyarakat Kampung Mayuberi, khususnya terkait rencana peringatan Hari Kemerdekaan, sejak awal bulan Agustus yang lalu. Hasil Komsos, disepakati rangkaian peringatan diwujudkan dalam bentuk berbagai perlombaan antar masyarakat bersama Prajurit HABEMA.
Mengawali kegiatan, Letda Chk Dani menyampaikan ucapan terima kasih atas antusiasme dan kehadiran para warga pada kegiatan hari Senin 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 diantaranya balap karung. Setelah kegiatan lomba selesai, seorang warga Kago, Harap Yacob berkata “Terima kasih Komandan 323. Kami senang merayakan Kemerdekaan Indonesia Tahun ini. Tuhan memberkati“.
“Inisiatif Satgas Yonif 323 Kostrad menggelar kegiatan Peringatan Kemerdekaan ke-79 RI bersama warga Kampung Kago, 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.
