10 raider battalions to be set up

10 raider battalions to be set up

GILIMANUK, Bali: The Army is planning to set up 10 more raider
battalions across the country in the near future to complement 80
others already in place.

Army deputy commander Lt. Gen. Darsono MSc. said in Gilimanuk,
Bali on Tuesday that the new airborne battalions would help
enhance the Army's fighting ability.

"We want the fighting ability of troops to increase evenly
across the country," Darsono was quoted by Antara as saying.

He did not reveal any specific timetable on the establishment
of the raider battalions.

The two-star general also suggested that the plan would
require a large budget but again did not provide specifics.

The new raider battalions will be attached to the Army's 12
military commands across the country. --Antara