KOPASKA

Frogman Forces Command
Komando Pasukan Katak
Active31 March 1962 – present
Country Indonesia
Branch Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL)
TypeNaval Special Forces
Role
  • Sea and Underwater Special Operations
SizeClassified
Part of Indonesian Fleet Command
Garrison/HQ
  • 1st Indonesia Fleet Naval Base (KOARMADA I): Pondok Dayung, Tanjung Priok Jakarta
  • 2nd Indonesia Fleet Naval Base (KOARMADA II): Ujung, Surabaya
  • 3rd Indonesia Fleet Naval Base (KOARMADA III): Sorong
Nickname(s)Hantu Laut (Ghost of the Sea)
Motto(s)Tan Hana Wighna Tan Sirna
("There is no obstacles that cannot be defeated")
ColoursMaroon berets, previously dark blue
Mascot(s)Green Flying Frog
Anniversaries31 March
EngagementsWestern New Guinea (Papua) - 1950s

The Kopaska (Indonesian: Komando Pasukan Katak, lit. 'Frogman Forces Command') is the premier frogman and underwater demolition unit of the Indonesian Navy. The unit's motto is Tan Hana Wighna Tan Sirna (Sanskrit for "There is no obstacle that cannot be defeated"). The unit's main duties are underwater demolition (raiding enemy ships and bases), destroying main underwater installations, reconnaissance, prisoner snatches, preparing beaches for larger naval amphibious operations, and counter-terrorism.[1] During peacetime, the unit also deploys a team to serve as security personnel for VIPs and VVIPs.[1]

The personnel of Kopaska are recruited from Indonesian Navy seamen. Like other Indonesian special forces, Kopaska is trained to be able to conduct operations in the sea, including underwater, on land and airborne.[2]

  1. ^ a b Sembiring, Krina (11 July 2022). "Mengenal Kopaska, Pasukan Elite TNI-AL yang Harus Melewati Ujian Neraka" [Knowing Kopaska, TNI-AL Elite Forces Who Underwent Hellish Training]. Sindonews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  2. ^ Purbakusuma, Hanung Jati (15 January 2020). "Profil Kopaska TNI AL, Pasukan Katak Andalan Indonesia". HobbyMiliter.com. Retrieved 31 January 2020.