500th Raider Infantry Battalion
| 500th Raider Infantry Battalion Yonif Raider 500 | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 25 October 1945 |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Branch | Indonesian Army |
| Type | Raider Infantry |
| Garrison/HQ | Jl. Gadjah Mada 1, Surabaya |
| Motto(s) | Cepat Senyap Tepat |
| Anniversaries | 25 October |
| Website | www.kodam5-brawijaya.mil.id |
| Commanders | |
| Battalion Commander | LTC Yoki Malinton Kurniafi |
The 500th Raider Infantry Battalion (Indonesian: Yonif Raider 500/Sikatan) is one of the 42 active Indonesian Army Raider Infantry Battalions. It was established on 25 October 1945. The battalion is one of several Indonesian Army units that are capable of air assault operations. The battalion is based in the city of Surabaya, under the command of the Kodam V/Brawijaya.[1]
Brief History
The Battalion was first formed on 25 October 1945 in Mojokerto, East Java, under the name of 7420th Battalion, during Indonesia's struggle for independence against the Dutch. Two years later, the battalion changed its name to 6010th Battalion, after several companies from East Java were merged. On 4 January 1948, it changed its name again to 131th Battalion, and nine months later, it changed its name again to 23rd Battalion/Sikatan. The battalion was involved in dismantling the insurgency of the PKI. in 1948.
Capabilities
The Battalion is one of several Indonesian Army units that are capable of carrying air assault operations. The battalion got its capabilities after the training that was held in Situbondo, East Java, where several infantry battalions across Indonesia were involved.