Australians join RI navy

Australians join RI navy

JAKARTA (JP): Two Australian navy officers, Maj. Gregory J.
Paek and Capt. Richard, will join this year's Indonesian Navy
service operation Surya Baskara Jaya in Irian Jaya, commander of
the Sorong naval-base, Lt. Col. A.T. Aprianto, said last week.

The participation of the two Australian medical doctors is
part of the Indonesian-Australian naval cooperation, Aprianto was
quoted by the Antara news agency as saying.

He said they would be placed in the isolated islands on the
southern coast of Irian Jaya together with the operation's task
force personnel.

Aprianto said the operation would not only provide medical
service to the local residents but also conduct activities like
workshops and sports exhibitions. (02)