Indonesian and US Military Exercises in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia

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Semarang exercises with the Army and the United States Army (US Army) in Semarang from 1 to 23 September, involving 310 personnel and 15 helicopters combat. Exactly at 13:00, the engines roared in the apron (aircraft parking) Lanumad A Yani, Semarang. Dozens of US Army personnel and the Army was busy wearing flight gear. On the west apron seven personnel prepare American soldiers helicopters AH-64 Apache and UH-60 Black Hawk. At the same time eight Army personnel also conduct flight preparation using MI-35 helicopters and BO-105.Upon engine start for half an hour, four helicopters began flying low. AH-64 Apache helicopter piloted fly US Army personnel prior to runway 13, until mid runway.



Helicopter fly stable black is only about 2 feet of asphalt runway for 10 minutes. In view of the apron, the helicopter looks dashing with his head facing the helicopter apron, as if stalking.American-made helicopter engine sound is the softest sounds. The army was seen admiring the greatness of the combat helicopters. No doubt, dozens of personnel from existing Lanumad apron vying immortalize the sights up close.Behind Apache, Black Hawk helicopters flew several meters, followed by BO - 105 Shortly MI-35 helicopter owned by the Army began to follow. The sound of a helicopter engine sound bersahut-replication. Once lined up on the runway, four helicopters began to fly, the longer they fly higher to the east and disappeared in the white clouds that afternoon.

Commander Lt. Col. Exercise Imade Ardana explain the US Army personnel and Army practice doing aerial reconnaissance. As per the scenario, they will lurk the power of the enemy, both in number and weaponry and strategy. And that is the target day Mijen, Semarang. Ardana, greeting familiar with the exercise describes this does not use bullets. In addition to reconnaissance material, participants practiced maneuver of air mobility, evacuation, and fire support.This exercise involving 207 personnel and 103 personnel from Penerbad US Army Aviation helicopters using 15 units consisting of 4 Bell-412, 2 Bo-105, 2 MI-35, MI-17 V5 1, 4 AH Apache, 1 uh- 60 Black Hawk and 1 HH-60 Black Hawk. "The peak, on September 29 will be held joint exercises Calfex (Combined Arms Fire Life) along the US Army Ground Force in Asembagus, Situbondo, East Java. At that time, the exercise will use a bullet, "he explained, Wednesday (10/9).

exercises this year is different from common practice in previous years. The eighth joint exercise, participants presenting four American-made Apache helicopters. The price of a helicopter that was fantastic valued at around USD 700 million. bought eight Army Apache Indonesia to strengthen defense. Engine helicopters equipped with advanced technology, namely the computer system.
"In fact, when exercise participants from Indonesia have not been allowed to fly the Apache. Later, when the helicopter landed in Indonesia, only the selected soldiers who could fly. And it is still a rigorous selection process, "said Ardana. Four Apache who missed training in Semarang will enliven the 69th Army Anniversary which falls on the 5th of October before returning to his country.