Anoa Panzer and Garuda troops found a spy device
TNI soldiers who are members of Satgas Indobatt (Indonesia Battalion) Garuda (Konga) XXIII-H / UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) contingent found a spy device on the border of Lebanon and Israel.
Spontaneous Israeli occupation forces IDF (Israeli Defense Force) in the border area. Likewise with the Lebanese who also deployed Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) personnel around the TP-36 area complete with M-16 weapons and Humvee type vehicles.
The commander of the Indobatt Konga XXIII-H / UNIFIL Task Force Commander Lieutenant Colonel M. M. Asmi immediately ordered Danki Alfa to create a barricade using the ANOA and VAB Combat Vehicles (RANPs) in the middle of the border between the two sides in order to prevent further clashes and gunfire .
"As long as the existence of the box is unclear, the TP-36 area must be maintained 24 hours full by Indobatt personnel," said Lieutenant Colonel M M Asmi.
"In addition, the road to TP-36 must also be blocked with Ranpur so that unauthenticated civilian vehicles can not enter the TP-36 area to avoid the increasingly crowded atmosphere in the border areas and undesirable things," Asmi continued.
This TNI action succeeded in preventing firefight between Israel and Lebanon. Some time later they were rewarded by UNIFIL.
Panzer Anoa was praised by UNIFIL officials
The action of Garuda troops riding Anoa Panser has been well known among UNIFIL. The UNIFIL officials also praised them for the ability of Garuda and Anoa troops.
"Indonesia through Satgas Indobatt is already known by other contingents about its readiness and the Alutsista it uses, such as Anoa and Weapon which it produces itself from Indonesia," said UNIFIL East Sector Commander Brig. Gen. Fernando Lopez Del Pozo.
Furthermore, Brig. Gen. Fernando conveyed that Indonesia can produce Ranpur Anoa and Weapon types through PT. Pindad existence certainly can not be seen one eye.
"What is owned Indobatt now is a standard in implementing the Peace Mission," he said.
Meanwhile, according to Dansatgas Indobatt Konga XXIII-G / UNIFIL Lieutenant Colon Lucky Avianto the superiority of Anoa has been widely felt and acknowledged by the world who have also been ordering the Anoa.
"Indonesia in addition to sending troops in the Peace Mission is also used to promote Indonesian Domestic Products," he said.
Panzer Anoa escorted UNIFIL commander
Panzer Anoa became the mainstay of Garuda troops for patrol and escort missions. The proud duty came from UNIFIL when Garuda troops were entrusted with escorting UNIFIL commander Major General Paolo Serra.
Major General Paolo then headed for UNP 1-32 A, on the Lebanese and Israeli border on Wednesday (23/1/2013). He attended a tripartite meeting between UNIFIL, Lebanon and Israel.
Major Influenza Task Force commander Yuri Elias Mamahi ordered his personnel to use an ANOA Panzer made by PT Pindad.
"The escort with Anoa Panzer is very proud because the nation's production is joining the Force Commander travel security system," said Major Inf Yuri Elias Mamahi.
Garuda contingent assigned 16 personnel under the leadership of Lettu Mar Deni Kusmana as well as deploying an ANOA armor and 1 light vehicle for the front sighting vehicle. Since leaving until returning, the escort duty is done well.