Kopassus

Special forces unit of the Indonesian Army Special Forces CommandKomando Pasukan Khusus (Kopassus)Insignia of the KopassusActive16 April 1952; 74 years ago (1952-04-16))CountryIndonesiaBranchIndonesian ArmyTypeArmy Special ForcesRole Group 1 & 2 – Para Commandos specializing in Special operations, Jungle warfare, Unconventional warfare, Counter-insurgency, Special reconnaissance, and Direct action tasks Group 4 – Combat Intelligence and Clandestine Group 5, Also known as SAT-81 Gultor – Counter Terrorism SizeDivisionPart of Indonesian National Armed ForcesGarrison/HQCijantung, JakartaNicknamesHantu Rimba (Ghost of the Jungle), Baret Merah (Red Berets), KomandoMottosBerani, Benar, Berhasil ("Brave, Rightful, Successful")Anniversaries16 AprilEngagements Regional rebellions 1950s Darul Islam rebellion PRRI rebellion Permesta rebellion South Maluku Rebellion Invasion of Ambon Operation Trikora Papua conflict (1962–present) Mapenduma hostage crisis (1996) Operation Cartenz's Peace Indonesia–Malaysia Confrontation (1963–1966) Indonesian killings of 1965-66 30 September Movement Operation Merapi Operation Security and Order Communist insurgency in West Kalimantan (1967–1974)