Indonesian Marine Corps

In 1958, the color purple was used by the Marine Corps (when it was still called KKO-AL) in the form of a ribbon as security code to hold landing operations in Padang, West Sumatera during Operation 17 August (as a response to the PPRI/Permesta revolt by several Army officers). The purple beret was the first time used by the 1st Battalion KKO AL (1st Marine Battalion) in Operation Alugoro in Aceh in August 1961. Furthermore, the beret was equipped with emblems. Initially, the Marine Corps emblem was a red pentagon with the symbol of a golden tricorn hat and two crossed swords in the middle, the beret was pushed to the left where the emblem was located. In 1962, coinciding with the 17th anniversary of KKO-AL (old name of Indonesian Marines), there was a change in the emblem with the introduction of the Keris Samudera sword emblem surrounded by a ribbon with the words "Jalesu Bhumyamca Jayamahe" and there is a writing bearing "Commando Corps" underneath. In between the Corps and Commando writings, there was a printed 1945 number indicating the Marine Corps year of foundation and below the traditional sword, blue wavy lines reflecting the wide Indonesian seas. The emblem was rectangular. In 1968, another change was made to print "Yellow" strips on the outer rings of the rectangular emblem. In 1975, with the issuance of Naval chief of staff order No. / 1831 / XI / 1975 dated 14 November 1975, the name of the Naval Operations Commando Corps (KKO-AL) changed its name to the Marine Corps in accordance with the name of the Corps Mariniers since 1945, and the waves were thus replaced by a blue lotus, its petals symbolizing amphibious operations and with a silhouette map of Indonesia in black at the center, the emblem now being circular and the gold "Commando Corps" ribbon with the lettering in black changed to that of "Marine Corps". In 1976, the Chief of Staff of the Navy issued Decree No. Skep / 2084 / X / 1976 dated 20 October 1976, on the Change of the Marine Corps Emblem to comply with the earlier decree on the return to the former name of the corps. The change was to add the Anchor as the background of the emblem (to signify the Corps as a constituent service of the Indonesian Navy), the "Marine Corps" ribbon was partially modified and the number "1945" remained at the center as before. The emblem is mounted on a beret provided that the center of the emblem base is located just above the outer end of the left eye's forehead, and thus is pushed to the right. So the official Corps emblem officially began to be used exactly on the 31st Marine Corps Birthday Parade in Jakarta on 15 November 1976 when new colours were awarded to the Corps.

• The Naval Commando Corps (KKO-AL) Emblem was used in 1960–1962, Based on the KKO-AL Commandant's order dated 4 January 1961 Skept Number: 02/KP/KKO/1961.
• The Naval Commando Corps (KKO-AL) Emblem was used in 1962–1976, Based on the Commander-in-Chief's command dated 10 September 1962 Skept Number: 5030.6.
• The Marine Corps Emblem was Used in 1976–Present, Based on Chief of Staff of the Navy order dated 20 October 1976 Skept Number: Skep/2084/X/ 1976

• Black Saber Kris Samudera (Saber of the Ocean) - honors the naval heritage of the early Hindu and Buddhist kingdoms, the Christian Kingdom of Larantuka and later Islamic sultanates that form part of modern-day Indonesia
• Relief map on the blue Lotus - The relief map of Indonesia on the blue lotus flower symbolizes the national responsibility of the Corps in the defense of Indonesia through amphibious sea and ground combat operations
• Gold Anchor with Black Chain - acknowledges the naval tradition of the Marines and their continual service as a specialty branch and service within the Indonesian Navy
• Marine Corps Motto "Jalesu Bhumyamca Jayamahe" (Glorious On The Land And Sea) - The Sanskrit motto of the Corps reflects its duty to help the nation win victories in amphibious and conventional ground, air and sea operations, the gold scrolls which hold the motto also remember the cultural heritage of the country it defends

As a component Principal Command of the Indonesian Navy, the Marine Corps is structured into the following in accordance with the provisions of Presidential Regulation No. 66/2019 on the Organization of the Indonesian National Armed Forces:[5]

• Commandant of the Marine Corps (Komandan Korps Marinir); and
• Deputy Commandant of the Marine Corps (Wakil Komandan Korps Marinir).

• Inspectorate of the Marine Corps (Inspektorat Korps Marinir), headed by a Marine Corps Inspector and oversees three subdivisions:
  • Marine Corps General Inspectorate (Inspektorat Umum Korps Marinir);
  • Marine Corps Operations and Training Inspectorate (Inspektorat Operasi dan Latihan Korps Marinir); and
  • Marine Corps Treasury Inspectorate (Inspektorat Perbendaharaan Korps Marinir).
• Advisory Staffs to the Marine Corps Commandant (Staf Ahli):
  • Advisory Staff Coordinator (Koordinator Staf Ahli);
  • Advisor "A" on Operation (Staf Ahli Bidang Operasi);
  • Advisor "B" on Training (Staf Ahli Bidang Latihan);
  • Advisor "C" on Management (Staf Ahli Bidang Manajemen);
  • Advisor "D" on Information and Military Technology (Staf Ahli Bidang Informasi dan Teknologi Militer);
  • Advisor "E" on Military Cooperation (Staf Ahli Bidang Kerja Sama Militer); and
  • Advisor "F" on Social Communication and Maritime Potential (Staf Ahli Bidang Komunikasi Sosial dan Potensi Maritim).
• Marine Corps Planning and Budgeting Staff (Staf Perencanaan dan Anggaran);
• Marine Corps Intelligence Staff (Staf Intelijen);
• Marine Corps Operations Staff (Staf Operasi);
• Marine Corps Personnel Staff (Staf Personalia);
• Marine Corps Logistics Staff (Staf Logistik);
• Marine Corps Maritime Potential Staff (Staf Potensi Maritim); and
• Marine Corps Communications and Electronics Staff (Staf Komunikasi dan Elektronika).

• Marine Corps Administration Coordinator (Koordinator Administrasi);
• Marine Corps General Secretariat (Sekretariat Umum);
• Marine Corps Center for Command and Control (Pusat Komando dan Pengendalian);
• Marine Corps HQ Accounting Office (Akuntansi);
• Marine Corps HQ Detachment (Detasemen Markas Komando);
• Marine Corps HQ Provost Detachment;
• Marine Corps HQ Intelligence Detachment; and
• Marine Corps HQ Medical Detachment.

• Marine Corps Information and Data Processing Service (Dinas Informasi dan Pengolahan Data);
• Marine Corps Public Relations Service (Dinas Penerangan);
• Marine Corps Administration and Personnel Service (Dinas Administrasi dan Personel);
• Marine Corps Legal Service (Dinas Hukum);
• Marine Corps Medical Service (Dinas Kesehatan);
• Marine Corps Provost Service (Dinas Provos);
• Marine Corps Materiel Service (Dinas Material);
• Marine Corps Maintenance Service (Dinas Pemeliharaan Material);
• Marine Corps Communications and Electronic Warfare (Dinas Komunikasi dan Peperangan Elektronika); and
• Marine Corps Regional Finance Office (Keuangan Wilayah).

• 1st Marine Force (Pasukan Marinir 1), based in Cilincing (North Jakarta) and organized into:
  • 1st Marine Infantry Brigade;
  • 1st Marine Artillery Regiment;
  • 1st Marine Cavalry Regiment;
  • 1st Marine Combat Support Regiment;
  • 1st Marine Amphibious Recon Battalion;
  • 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 12th Marine Base Defense Battalion;
  • 1st Marine Force HQ Detachment;
  • 1st Marine Force Provost Detachment; and
  • 1st Marine Force Intelligence Detachment.
• 2nd Marine Force (Pasukan Marinir 2), based in Gedangan (Sidoarjo) and organized into:
  • 2nd Marine Infantry Brigade;
  • 2nd Marine Artillery Regiment;
  • 2nd Marine Cavalry Regiment;
  • 2nd Marine Combat Support Regiment;
  • 2nd Marine Amphibious Recon Battalion;
  • 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 13th Marine Base Defense Battalion;
  • 2nd Marine Force HQ Detachment;
  • 2nd Marine Force Provost Detachment; and
  • 2nd Marine Force Intelligence Detachment.
• 3rd Marine Force (Pasukan Marinir 3), based in Klaurung (Sorong) and organized into:
  • 3rd Marine Infantry Brigade;
  • 3rd Marine Artillery Regiment;
  • 3rd Marine Cavalry Regiment;
  • 3rd Marine Combat Support Regiment;
  • 3rd Marine Amphibious Recon Battalion;
  • 9th, 10th, 11th, and 14th Marine Base Defense Battalion;
  • 3rd Marine Force HQ Detachment;
  • 3rd Marine Force Provost Detachment; and
  • 3rd Marine Force Intelligence Detachment.

• 4th Marine Infantry Independent Brigade (Brigade Infanteri 4/Marinir);
• Marine Corps Special Force Jala Mangkara Detachment (DENJAKA);
• Marine Corps Training Command (Komando Latih Marinir);
• Marine Corps Base Jakarta (Pangkalan Marinir Jakarta);
• Marine Corps Base Surabaya (Pangkalan Marinir Surabaya);
  • E.W.A. Pangalila Marine Corps Hospital
• Marine Corps Base Sorong (Pangkalan Marinir Sorong); dan
• Marine Corps Central Hospital Cilandak (Rumah Sakit Marinir Cilandak).

• 4th Marine Force, to be based in Nusantara.[6] The Commander of the Armed Forces, Adm. Yudo Margono stated that the new marine force will be formed initially from the 4th Infantry Independent Brigade, specifically the 8th and 10th Marine Infantry Battalion.

Indonesian Marine Corps marching during a parade in 2017

Entrance to the Marine Force I (PASMAR 1) base in Jakarta

The Marine Forces (Pasukan Marinir, abbreviated as Pasmar) is the Marine Corps' main operational command. Pasmar's main operational missions are to foster the strength and capability of operational readiness as the Navy's amphibious force in the framework of power projection to the land by sea, coastal defense operations on strategic islands, and other combat operations in accordance with the policy of the Navy Chief of Staff, Marine Corps Commandant, and Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces.

The 4th Brigade reports directly to the commander of the 1st Marine Force. In addition the Fleet Marine Force (Satmar Koarmada RI), while under the Indonesian Fleet Command, is operationally responsible to the commanders of the Marine Forces.

Each of the 3 Marine Corps Bases (Jakarta, Surabaya and Sorong) are part of the Marine Force ORBAT.

Taifib Marines during RECONEX 21 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 6, 2021

The Batalion Intai Amfibi or Taifib in short is the Marine Corps' amphibious reconnaissance special forces, as it is also capable in special reconnaissance and also in airborne (Para-Commando) missions. They were officially formed on 18 March 1961 as marine commandos and was first deployed in Irian Jaya (Papua) during Operation Trikora in April 1962. Starting from November 1971 it was called as Batalyon Intai Amphibi/Yon Taifib or Amphibious Recon Battalion. In order for a regular marine personnel to become a Taifib personnel, a candidate is selected from the Marine Corps who has already fulfilled the thorough mental and physical requirements, and at least has served in the Marine Corps for two years. The certification of amphibious reconnaissance is notoriously difficult that the passing rate of these candidates in each class is only ten percent. The Taifib today is organized into three battalions, each battalion assigned to each Marine Force of the Corps.

Jala Mangkara Detachment personnel

The Detasemen Jala Mangkara (Detasemen Jala Mangkara) or Denjaka in short is the special operations and counter-terrorism forces of the Indonesian Navy. This is a combined detachment formed from selected personnel of the Navy's Frogmen unit (Kopaska) and the Marine Corps' Taifib. According to the directory of the Navy Chief of Staff, Denjaka is a Marine Corps task force under the Indonesian Navy, with the Commandant of the Marine Corps holding responsibilities for general training, while specific training falls under the responsibilities of the Armed Forces' Strategic Intelligence Agency. Meanwhile, operational command of the Denjaka falls directly under the Commander of the National Armed Forces.

The Marine Corps Training Command (Komando Latih Marinir) oversees the following training centers:

1. Marine Special Forces Training Center (Pusat Latihan Khusus) based in Grati, Pasuruan Regency;
2. Marine Amphibious Forces Training Center (Pusat Latihan Pasukan Pendarat) trains Marine personnel in amphibious operations, shooting coordination exercises, personnel embarkation and de-embarkation exercises, and other miscellaneous courses. The center is located in Gunung Sari, Surabaya;
3. Eight Marine Combat Training Centers (Pusat Latihan Tempur Marinir) which consists of following training centers:
   • 3rd Marine Combat Training Center Grati (Pasuruan Regency);
   • 4th Marine Combat Training Center Purboyo (Malang Regency);
   • 5th Marine Combat Training Center Baluran (Situbondo Regency);
   • 6th Marine Combat Training Center Antralina (Sukabumi Regency);
   • 7th Marine Combat Training Center Lampon (Banyuwangi Regency);
   • 8th Marine Combat Training Center Teluk Ratai (Pesawaran Regency)
   • 9th Marine Combat Training Center Dabo Singkep (Lingga Regency)
   • Damar Island Marine Combat Training Center (Thousand Islands Regency)
4. Marine Amphibious Landing and Combat Readiness Training Center (Pusat Latihan Pendarat Amfibi dan Kesiapan Tempur); and
5. Marine Specialized Office Training Center (Pusat Latihan Jabatan Khusus), in charge of preparing specialized qualification courses for Marine personnel.

• General Patches
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  Patch worn on camouflage uniform
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  Patch worn on service uniform
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  Patch worn by Taifib marines
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  Patch worn by a marine lance corporal rank insignia below

• Marine Qualification Badges
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  The qualification mark of a Marine reconnaissance commando
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  Subversive reconnaissance amphibian parachutist badge of Taifib
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  Qualification sign of Denjaka

As of September 2023, more than 45 individuals have been given the extraordinary privilege of the Commandant, Indonesian Marine Corps to become Honorary Marines (Warga Kehormatan Kormar TNI-AL) which include the wearing of the Marine Corps combat dress uniform and the magenta beret with the Corps Emblem.

• Kopaska
• Denjaka