Situbondo (ANTARA) \u2013 Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) personnel\nand the Australian Defence Force (ADF) conducted wilderness survival\ntraining at the Marine Corps Combat Training Centre (Puslatpurmar) 5\nBaluran in Situbondo regency, East Java, on Friday.<\/p>\n
In a written statement, the two countries\u2019 militaries said the\ntraining was part of the Keris Woomera joint exercise, which runs from\n10 to 20 October 2026.<\/p>\n
The training aims to sharpen troops\u2019 ability to survive in the open,\nparticularly when facing limited supplies and challenging terrain during\nmilitary operations.<\/p>\n
Troops from both countries learned how to identify plants, leaves and\nwildlife that could provide food, and how to distinguish them from\nspecies that are dangerous or unsuitable for consumption.<\/p>\n
This knowledge is important in helping personnel make sound decisions\nand avoid poisoning or risks posed by wild animals when operating far\nfrom logistical support.<\/p>\n
The wilderness survival exercise also provided an opportunity for the\nTNI and ADF to exchange knowledge on responding to emergencies in\noperational environments.<\/p>\n
The activity highlights the TNI\u2019s commitment to strengthening troops\u2019\nphysical and mental resilience and professionalism, while also serving\nas military diplomacy to deepen defence cooperation with Australia.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesian-and-australian-troops-train-in-wilderness-survival-1792169517", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }