Garuda Contingent

Garuda Contingent
Kontingen Garuda
A formation military personnel in three ranks on the red parade ground at the headquarters of the Indonesian military
Indonesian peacekeeping Garuda XX contingent during a pre-deployment departure ceremony in 2003
Active27 November 1956 (1956-11-27) – present
CountryIndonesia
AllegianceUnited Nations[1]
BranchIndonesian National Armed Forces
Indonesian National Police
TypeDeployment
RolePeacekeeping[1]
SizeUp to battalion strength (Batalyon Angkatan Darat Republik Indonesia)[1]
Nickname(s)KONGA[1]
EngagementsVarious peacekeeping missions for the United Nations

The Garuda Contingent[2] (Indonesian: Kontingen Garuda), abbreviated KONGA,[1] is a Peacekeeping unit drawn from the Indonesian military;[3] currently titled Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI) and originally known as Angkatan Perang RI, that serve with the United Nations (UN). Since its first mission starting on 27 November 1956; 67 years ago (1956-11-27), KONGA has deployed to three continents.

  1. ^ a b c d e Jusuf, Muhammad (2003). "Pasukan Perdamaian Indonesia - Bertugas Lagi di Kongo" [Indonesian Peace Troops - serving again in Congo] (in Indonesian). Indonesian Army. Archived from the original on 1 July 2012. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
  2. ^ https://www.unisci.es/enhancing-women-contribution-in-peace-conflict-resolution-and-security-agenda-indonesian-female-peacekeepers-in-the-united-nations-peacekeeping-operation-garuda-contingent-konga/ [bare URL]
  3. ^ "Garuda Contingent plays important role in military diplomacy". 18 November 2019.