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        "msgid": "indonesian-marines-teach-jungle-survival-at-rimpac-2026-1782944419",
        "date": "2026-07-02 03:38:28",
        "title": "Indonesian Marines Teach Jungle Survival at RIMPAC 2026",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Indonesian Marine Corps personnel shared their jungle survival expertise with international troops during the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) 2026 in Hawaii. The knowledge exchange, which included techniques for identifying edible flora and fauna, is seen as vital preparation for future joint operations. The exercise also allowed Indonesian marines to learn from other nations, such as Sri Lanka's snake-handling methods and Peru's jungle patrol tactics.",
        "content": "<p>Personnel from the Indonesian Navy\u2019s Marine Corps taught jungle\nsurvival techniques to soldiers from various participating nations\nduring the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) 2026 in Hawaii, United\nStates, on Tuesday (30\/06).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIndonesian Marines are not only sharing their capabilities but also\nlearning from the experiences of other nations. This exchange of\nknowledge serves as vital capital for facing the challenges of future\njoint operations,\u201d said the Commander of the Indonesian Marine Task\nElement for RIMPAC 2026, Lieutenant Colonel Huda Prawira, in an official\npress release from the Marine Corps received in Jakarta on\nWednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Huda explained that this material was selected because TNI personnel\nfrequently conduct operations in Indonesia\u2019s forested and mountainous\nregions, providing them with significant experience in surviving such\nconditions.<\/p>\n<p>Marine Corps personnel shared various jungle survival techniques,\nranging from identifying edible plants and animals to methods for\nadapting to the environment.<\/p>\n<p>Following the instruction session, Indonesian Navy Marine Corps\npersonnel also participated in knowledge-sharing sessions from other\nnational contingents. The Sri Lankan contingent introduced various snake\nspecies found in their country, including their characteristics and\nhandling procedures, while the Peruvian contingent presented jungle\npatrol tactics used in forest-based operations.<\/p>\n<p>Huda stated that these activities are expected to broaden the\ninsights and capabilities of Marine Corps personnel while strengthening\nmilitary relations with friendly nations.<\/p>\n<p>RIMPAC is the world\u2019s largest international maritime warfare\nexercise, held every two years. This year\u2019s exercise runs from 24 June\nto 31 July 2026, featuring a series of land, sea, and air training\nactivities.<\/p>\n<p>Since the commencement of RIMPAC 2026, the Indonesian Navy Marine\nCorps, alongside other national contingents, has participated in various\ndrills, including close-quarters combat simulations and air-to-ground\nattack operations.<\/p>",
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