53rd Armed Forces Civic Mission opens

53rd Armed Forces Civic Mission opens

JAKARTA (JP): City military commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso said
yesterday that the soldiers taking part in the 53rd edition of
the Armed Forces Civic Mission would join forces with the public
and students to handle floods in the capital and its surrounding
areas during the rainy season.

Sutiyoso made the remark at the opening of the 53rd edition of
the Armed Forces Civic Mission at the compound of the Central
Jakarta mayoralty office.

This year's mission is being held simultaneously in Central
Jakarta, West Jakarta, South Jakarta, Tangerang and Bekasi.
Students from various high schools are also participating.

"Since this year's activities are being held during the rainy
season, the chief target of the mission is to cope with imminent
flooding," Sutiyoso said. He explained that the soldiers will
work with students to repair gutters, drainage systems and
bridges as well as to clean up rivers. (bas)