| | DARWIN – Latihan bersama Kartika Burra 2018 terdiri dari dua tahap, yaitu tahap pertama adalah kunjungan peserta TNI-AD ke Australia dan tahap kedua kunjungan peserta Angkatan Darat Australia ke Indonesia. Para peserta TNI-AD berkunjung ke Australia pada 14 Oktober hingga 2 November 2018. Tujuan pertukaran ini adalah guna saling meningkatkan keterampilan Bahasa serta pengetahuan dan pemahaman antar dua angkatan kita. |
| Para peserta TNI-AD dibawah pimpinan Mayor Infanteri Royce Gilles tiba di Laverton, Melbourne untuk mengikuti kursus singkat tentang kebudayaan Australia. Kursus tersebut dilaksanakan di Defence International Training Center sebagai kursus persiapan pasukan sahabat dari luar negeri saat akan berintegrasi ke satuan militer Australia. | |
| Usai menyelesaikan kursus persiapan, para sahabat TNI-AD berkunjung ke Brigade 1, di Robertson Barracks untuk mengikuti pertukaran pemimpin muda. Tahun ini, kedua angkatan darat kita memanfaatkan pelajaran Bahasa pada minggu pertama di Robertson Barracks, sebelum melaksanakan kunjungan ke satuan-satuan di Darwin. Delegasi disambut dengan hangat oleh Kasdam Brigade 1, Letkol Infanteri James Ryan, BM. | |
| Anggota Angkatan Darat Australia yang memiliki kemampuan Bahasa Indonesia sangat menghargai kesempatan bertemu dengan teman-teman dan instruktur dari TNI-AD untuk mengasah lebih baik Bahasa Indonesia mereka. Letnan Dua Oka Pribawa mengawasi pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia yang disampaikan kepada pasukan Australia. Seluruh pasukan terlihat sangat senang sekali dapat meningkatkan pengertian dan pemahaman antar dua negara sahabat kita. | |
| Setelah menghabiskan satu minggu berfokus pada pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia, sahabat TNI-AD berkunjung ke sejumlah satuan guna mengenal kemampuan Brig 1 Australia. Satuan-satuan yang dikunjungi termasuk Bataliyon Infanteri 5 (5 RAR), Bataliyon Zenipur 1 (1 CER) dan Bataliyon Armed 8/12 (8/12 Regt).
Selain kunjungan satuan dan pertukaran Bahasa, terdapat juga kesempatan untuk melakukan widyawisata seperti wisata ke Florence Falls dan Berry Springs.
Tak lama kembalinya sahabat TNI-AD ke Indonesia, para delegasi Australia berkunjung ke Indonesia untuk melaksanakan tahap kedua latma Kartika Burra di Indonesia. Para peserta Australia terlihat sangat senang dapat bertemu kembali dengan sahabat baru dari TNI-AD di tanah airnya. | |
| Saat pelaksanaan latma di Indonesia, terdapat kesempatan untuk melaksanakan pelajaran Bahasa Inggris untuk teman-teman TNI-AD. Kali ini, kita beruntung terdapat dukungan guru Angkatan Darat Australia yang bertugas di Pusdiklat Bahasa Kemhan, Jakarta, Mayor Matthew Knight. Mayor Matthew mengawasi pelajaran Bahasa Inggris yang disampaikan kepada teman-teman TNI-AD selama minggu pertama di Pusdikpengmilum, Bandung. Selama di Bandung, peserta Australia melakukan kunjungan ke Pussenarhanud di Cimahi, dimana mereka mendapatkan paparan yang lengkap dari Wadan Pussenarhanud. | |
| Selesai mengikuti kursus Bahasa Indonesia di Bandung, delegasi Australia melakukan kunjungan ke beberapa satuan militer di Jakarta. Sejumlah satuan militer yang dikunjungi termasuk Div 1 Kostrad, Brigif 1 Kodam Jaya, Yonkav 7, Yonif 201 Kodam Jaya dan pameran pertahanan tahunan terbesar dan bergengsi yaitu Indo Defence Expo. Selain kunjungan ke satuan militer, para delegasi banyak melakukan kegiatan kebudayaan yang sangat dinikmati oleh para peserta. | |
| Seluruh peserta, baik dari TNI-AD maupun Angkatan Darat Australia sangat senang sekali dengan persahabatan baru yang terjalin selama latihan, serta menghargai kesempatan dalam meningkatkan pemahaman dan memperkuat hubungan bilateral kita. Kita yakin, seluruh peserta tidak akan melupakan latma yang hebat dan luar biasa ini. Kita nantikan kesempatan berikutnya untuk menyambut dan bertemu kembali para sahabat di negara masing-masing. | |
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| DARWIN - Exercise Kartika Burra 2018 was conducted in two phases, with the first being the TNI AD visit to Australia and the second phase being the return leg of Australian Army delegation travelling to Indonesia. The TNI AD participants visited Australia from 14 October – 02 November 2018. The objective of the exchange is to increase language skills as well as understanding between our two militaries.
The TNI AD contingent under the leadership of Infantry corps Major Royce Gilles initially arrived in Laverton, Melbourne to conduct a short introductory course on Australian culture. This course is conducted at the Defence International Training Centre as a preparatory course for brothers from overseas prior to integrating into Australian units.
After the preparatory course was concluded our TNI AD brothers travelled to 1St Brigade at Robertson Barracks, Darwin to commence the junior leadership exchange. This year our two armies benefited through the conduct of language instruction for the first week of the each phase of the activity, prior to conducting unit visits. The delegation was welcomed by the 1st Brigade Chief of Staff, LTCOL James Ryan, BM.
Australian soldiers that had Indonesian language skills were highly appreciative of the opportunity to increase their capability through language lessons with the TNI AD language instructor and their partners. 2LT Oka Pribawa oversaw the lessons delivered to the Australian soldiers. All the participants were very happy to increase their knowledge and mutual understanding between our two great friendly nations.
After the week of language training, our TNI AD brothers were able to visit many of the units to gain an understanding of capabilities held in the 1st Brigade. Visited units included: 5th Royal Australian Regiment (5 RAR), 1st Combat Engineer Regiment (1 CER), and 8/12 Artillery Regiment (8/12 Regt).
Aside from the language exchange and unit visits, there were also opportunities to visit natural attractions such as Florence Falls and Berry Springs.
Shortly after our TNI AD brothers returned home to Indonesia, the Australian delegation travelled to Indonesia to conduct the second phase of Exercise Kartika Burra in Indonesia. The Australian delegation were very excited with the opportunity to meet with their new TNI AD brothers in their home land.
While in Indonesia, there were opportunities to deliver English language lessons to our TNI AD colleagues. This time we were fortunate that MAJ Matthew Knight, the Australian teacher posted to Pusdiklat Bahasa, Kemhan in Jakarta, was able to support the training. MAJ Knight oversaw the delivery of English language lessons delivered during the first week while the delegation were at PUsdikpengmilum in Banung. Also while in Bandung, there was an opportunity to visit Pussenarhanud in Cimahi, were the Deputy Commander delivered an outstanding brief on Air Defence.
After the week of language instruction and exchange concluded in Bandung, the Australian delegation travelled to Jakarta to conduct the unit visits. They were fortunate to visit: 1st Division Kostrad, 1st Infantry Brigade Kodam Jaya, 7th Cavalry Battalyon, 201st Infantry Battalion Kodam Jaya and Indo Defence Expo. Other than the unit visits, there were many opportunities to experience and enjoy Indonesian culture.
All the participants from both TNI AD and the Australian Army were very happy to make new friendships, as well as increase the understanding and strengthen our bilateral relationship. We are positive all participants will not forget this amazing and extraordinary exercise. We all look forward to the next opportunity to meet with our new friends and brothers in our respective nations. |
