Paspampres
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Paspampres is the name of the Indonesian Presidential Security Forces.
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[edit] History
The formation date of President Security Forces (Paspampres) is based on the rescue operation of President Sukarno, Vice President Moh. Hatta, Prime Minister Sutan Syahrir and several ministers and high ranking officials from Jakarta to Yogyakarta on January 3, 1946. This operation was based on the safety concerns of the President and VP from the allied forces intimidations in Jakarta. The rescue operation was conducted using Special Railway Train.
[edit] Today
The Security Operation team of Paspampres currently consists of three groups: A, B, and C. Groups A and B are responsible for securing President and Vice President respectively. Group C is responsible for securing any visiting foreign Head of State in Indonesia. Today, Paspampres has the strength of about 2,500 personnel.
[edit] Recruitment
Paspampres consists of soldiers from elite units such as Kostrad (green beret), Marinir (Marines) (purple beret), and Paskhas (orange beret).
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