| | BALI - Anggota TNI-AD dan Angkatan Darat Australia (ADA) berkumpul di Bali, Indonesia pada tanggal 25-29 Agustus 2018 untuk melaksanakan rapat tahunan bilateral 2018 Army to Army Staff Talks (A2A ST). Delegasi TNI-AD terdiri dari tujuh perwira dipimpin untuk pertama kalinya oleh Asops Kasad, Mayjen TNI Moch. Fachrudin. Sementara delegasi Angkatan Darat Australia terdiri dari tujuh perwira kembali dipimpin oleh Deputy Chief of Army (DCA), Mayjen Justin ‘Jake’ Ellwood. |
| Pada hari pertama, rapat A2A ST dimulai dengan kegiatan perkenalan dan serangkaian paparan dari kedua belah pihak, dilanjutkan dengan koordinasi dan kerjasama staf yang menghasilkan draft program bilateral Army untuk tahun 2019.
Hari tersebut ditutup dengan upacara makan malam santai yang memberikan kesempatan untuk anggota delegasi saling berbagi pengalaman dan cerita di tengah suasana yang hangat dan ramah. | |
| Pada hari kedua di Bali, Asops Kasad dan DCA memimpin rapat A2A ST di mana dalam rapat tersebut disampaikan penjelasan tentang operasi masing-masing angkatan darat. Paparan yang disampaikan dinilai sangat lengkap dan menggambarkan dengan jelas baik dari segi operasional maupun tantangan-tantangan yang dihadapi oleh kedua belah pihak.
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| Usai rapat A2A ST, acara dilanjutkan dengan makan siang bersama, di mana DCA terlihat sangat menikmati makanan khas Indonesia. Beliau kemudian melakukan kunjungan kehormatan dengan Kasdam IX, BRIGJEN TNI Kasuri. DCA bersama staf mendapatkan kesempatan yang luar biasa untuk dapat menerima paparan yang sangat jelas dan lengkap dari Brigjen Kasuri dan staf Kodam IX tentang penanggulangan bencana gempa bumi yang melanda Lombok. DCA sangat terkesan menyaksikan upaya para rekan TNI-AD dalam menanggani, melayani dan membantu masyarakat yang tertimpa musibah tersebut. | |
| Pada malamnya, delegasi Australia disambut hangat oleh Asops Kasad dalam acara makan malam yang mempertunjukkan kebudayaan Indonesia, baik secara seni maupun kuliner. DCA menikmati pertujukkan tari Bali yang diiringi oleh alunan indah musik tradisional Indonesia. Assisten pribadi DCA malam itu memberanikan diri untuk bernyanyi dihadapan para tamu, sungguh pertunjukkan yang luar biasa!
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| Pada keesokan harinya, delegasi Australia melakukan kunjungan ke Tanah Lot, DCA sangat senang didampingi oleh staf Kodam IX. Beliau terkesan dengan kunjungan yang dilengkapi dengan penjelasan sejarah dan kebudayaan oleh rekan TNI-AD kepada beliau dan rombongannya. Beliau pun sempat menikmati Es Kelapa Muda yang disajikan langsung dibatok kelapa. Delegasi Australia sangat senang sekali dengan program kunjungannya dan sangat menjunjung tinggi upaya TNI-AD dalam memperlancar rapat 2018 A2A ST. Mereka menantikan kesempatan berikutnya untuk dapat menjadi tuan rumah pada rapat Army to Army Staff Talks 2019 di Australia.
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ENGLISH VERSION
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| Army to Army Staff Talks 2018- A Solid Bilateral Program for 2019.
BALI – Indonesian Army (TNI AD) and Australian Army members met in Bali, Indonesia over 25-29 August 201 to conduct the 2018 Bilateral Army to Army Staff Talks (A2A ST). For the first time the newly appointed Assistant for Operations to Chief of TNI AD Staff (Asops Kasad) MAJGEN TNI Moch. Fachrudin led the TNI AD delegation of seven officers. While the Australian delegation also consisted of seven officers and headed by Deputy Chief of Army (DCA) MAJGEN Justin ‘Jake’ Ellwood.
On the first day, the formal A2A ST commenced with introductions and presentations from the secretariat. This was followed by the staff work and coordination to draft the 2019 Bilateral Army to Army Engagement Program.
The first day concluded with an informal dinner and opportunity for the members of the delegation to become acquainted with each other over sharing stories and experiences in a collegiate and friendly environment.
The second day in Bali saw Asops Kasad and DCA chair the A2A ST and provide reciprocal briefings on our respective Army operations. Both parties were fortunate to receive such a comprehensive overview of our respective operational commitments as well as challenges faced by both Armies.
Once the formal aspects of the A2A ST had concluded, there was an opportunity to share a lunch, DCA very much enjoyed the opportunity to share some traditional Indonesian cuisine. Afterwards, DCA conducted a courtesy call with the Chief of Staff to the IX Military Area Commander (Kasdam IX) BRIG TNI Kasuri. DCA and his party were very fortunate in receiving a detailed briefing from BRIG TNI Kasuri and his staff at the 9th Military Area Command on the response to the tragic earthquake which struck Lombok. DCA was very appreciative of being able to witness the excellent efforts of our TNI AD colleagues in their support, service and assistance of the community that were affected by the tragic disaster.
That night, the Australian delegation were warmly hosted by Asops Kasad for a formal dinner, that included an excellent display of Indonesian culture. DCA enjoyed the opportunity to witness traditional Balinese dances as well as traditional Indonesian music. DCA’s ADC bravely sacrificed himself by singing in front of everyone, it was excellent to see!
The following day, the Australian delegation visited Tanah Lot, where DCA was very happy be supported by territorial staff from Kodam IX. DCA was impressed there were TNI AD colleagues who accompanied him and explained the history and cultural significance to him. DCA was also fortunate to share and experience a delicious drink of Iced Coconut straight from the coconut itself.
The Australian delegation were impressed and proud of the efforts our TNI AD colleagues had made during the 2018 A2A ST and look forward to their opportunity to host the 2019 Staff Talks in Australia. |
