Infantry Brigade celebrates it's 31st anniversary

Infantry Brigade celebrates it's 31st anniversary

JAKARTA (JP): The City Infantry Brigade, one of the elite
security forces overseen by the Greater Jakarta Military
Command, celebrated its 31st anniversary at its headquarters in
Condet, East Jakarta, yesterday.

In his celebration speech, the Jakarta Military commander,
Maj. Gen. Wiranto, gave his orders to brigade members to wipe
out any public disturbances that could possibly roil the city.

"We'll never allow the development of such a problem," Wiranto
said in his speech read by his Chief of Staff, Brig. Gen. Sutiyoso
(second from left, foreground, above picture).

The brigade, locally named Brigif-1 Pam Ibukota Jaya Sakti, has
recorded a series of success stories in its operations, from
quelling demonstrations and curbing student brawls to subduing
warring neighborhood disputes.

"One of the most prestigious records of this brigade is its
remarkable success in securing the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
(APEC) forum held here recently," Wiranto said.

Everyday, Jakartans can see brigade members roaring down the
streets on their motorcycles (picture below) around the city to help
safeguard security in the capital city, a number of which are
equipped with beepers to help them arrive at the scene of a crime
immediately.

According to the brigade commander, Col. Romulo R. Simbolon, his
battalion has not yet had any problems carrying out their tasks.

"The only problem we have is how to be professional," Romulo told
reporters after the ceremony.

During the ceremony, the added attractions found in a number of
earlier events were absent and Sutiyoso simply inspected the
battalions and anti-riot forces before reading Wiranto's speech.
(bsr)