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]
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.
Organization
Organization of the 1st Infantry Division of the Army Strategic Reserve CommandPindad Komodo of the 323rd Raider Infantry BattalionSoldiers of the 1st Cavalry Battalion (Yonkav) Kostrad carry out platoon-level Tactical Training activities in the Baturaja Combat Training Center area, South Sumatra.1st Air Defence Battalion with Mistral Atlas SAM systemIndonesian Army soldier from 330th Infantry Battalion, 17th Para Raider Infantry Brigade assigned to 1st Infantry Division, Army Strategic Reserve Command (KOSTRAD) during Super Garuda Shield 2024.[2][3]
The division is composed of 3 Infantry Brigades, 1 Artillery Regiment and supporting elements including independent Battalion units, and Companies under the division ORBAT. The 3rd Para Raider Infantry Brigade was part of the Kostrad 1st Infantry Division but was later moved to a new division known as the Kostrad 3rd Infantry Division based on the Decree of the President of the Republic of Indonesia Number 12 of 2018 dated May 8, 2018.
The 1st Battalion Combat Team, raised 2017, was transformed into the basis of a 3rd mechanized brigade - the 14th Mechanized Raider Infantry Brigade - effective 17 November 2022.
1st Infantry Division Command HQ
Regiment/Brigade
Battalion/Detachment/Company Emblem
Battalion/Detachment/Company Name
17th Para Raider Infantry Brigade
305th Para Raider Infantry Battalion
328th Para Raider Infantry Battalion
330th Para Raider Infantry Battalion
17th Para Raider Infantry Brigade Security Reconnaissance and Air Scout Detachment
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