What is marinir?

Marinir, often known as the Indonesian Navy's Marine Corps, is a specially trained military branch of Indonesia. It was established on November 15, 1945, in Jakarta, just two months after Indonesian independence from the Dutch East Indies.

The goal of Marinir is to assist the Navy and the Indonesian Army in securing the nation's territorial sovereignty and defence. It has the authority to deploy combat, supporting, and service forces to sustain amphibious, expeditionary, and other naval operations.

Marinir's training includes jungle combat, urban warfare, counter-terrorism, and amphibious assault tactics. They have extensive river and coastal patrol experience, which is critical for safeguarding the country's 54,720 km of coastline.

The Indonesian Marine Corps' current commander is Major General Suhartono, and it currently has over 33,041 active personnel. Marinir is recognised as one of the most capable and seasoned infantry divisions in the Asia-Pacific region. Its reputation has been enhanced by its involvement in domestic operations, such as counter-terrorism operations in the Maluku Islands and Aceh.