Active 1982 – present Branch Indonesian Navy Size 400 men | Country Indonesia Type Special Forces | |
Role Counter-Terrorist Task Force |
Kesatuan Gurita (Octopus Squad) is an Indonesian Navy Special Forces unit based in Jakarta. Their primary role is offshore counter-terrorism against shipping and oil installations. The units draws its troops from Indonesian Marine Corps soldiers.
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Kesatuan Gurita Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA