Military Command's anniversary

JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Command will hold a score of war games and sports competitions to commemorate its 48th anniversary, which falls on Dec. 24.

The command's inspector, Col. Tagor Sihombing, said yesterday that the first events included shooting, cross-country, speed marching and swimming.

Only command personnel are permitted to take part in the war games, which started Monday, Sihombing said.

Members of the public as well as soldiers could participate in the sports contests, which include volley ball, tennis and boxing, he said.

"Winners of these events will receive trophies from Jakarta military commander."

He said the sports events were aimed at evaluating the soldiers' readiness for future challenging tasks, especially the March general session of People's Consultative Assembly. (jun)