Military, students train together

Military, students train together

MANADO, North Sulawesi: Over 1,500 military cadets and
students, including those from the Jatinangor, West Java-based
Public Administration Institute (STPDN), are gathering in an
joint training program here.

Indonesian Military (TNI) chief of general affairs Lt. Gen.
Djamari Chaniago said the unprecedented joint training was
expected to help future military and civilian leaders reach
common understanding and cooperation in tackling various national
issues.

Participants of the training program come from the Army, Navy,
Air Force, National Police, military academy and STPDN.

Previously, the training involved only military and police
cadets.

Djamari called on participants to share their experiences and
ideas on how to promote nationalism, a culture of cooperation and
pluralism.

North Sulawesi governor AJ Sondakh, Wirabuana Military
Commander overseeing Sulawesi Maj. Gen Suprapto and North
Sulawesi Police chief Brig. Gen John Lalo were all present at the
opening ceremony at Sparta Tikala square, Manado. -- Antara