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Kostrad 1st Infantry Division
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The 1st Infantry Division (Indonesian: Divisi Infanteri 1 Kostrad) abbreviated "Divif 1/Kostrad", is an army strategic command division of the Indonesian Army. The divisional commander is a two-star major general.[1]
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Kostrad 1st Infantry Division | |
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Divisi Infanteri 1 Kostrad | |
![]() Kostrad 1st Infantry Division | |
Active | 22 December 1965 |
Country | Indonesia |
Branch | Indonesian Army |
Type | Combined arms |
Role | Strategic defense operations |
Part of | Kostrad |
Garrison/HQ | Cilodong, Depok |
Nickname(s) | Divif 1 Kostrad |
Motto(s) | Sanskrit: Prakasa Vira Gupti ("Courageous, Gallant, Unseen") |
Beret color | Green |
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Division Commander (Panglima Divisi) | ![]() |
Chief of Staff | ![]() |
Inspector | ![]() |
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Divisional SSI (right shoulder) | ![]() |
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The division was founded on 22 December 1965 as the Airborne Component of the Army Strategic Command (Komando Tempur Lintas Udara Kostrad). The division contains multiple army combat units including infantry (Airborne, Mechanized, and Raider), Cavalry (now can be categorized as Armor units), Artillery, and other support units. It is known as a Combined arms division.