I do not doubt the operation readiness of our navy, very
impressive thus far.
As for the army, the operation readiness amongst the active units
are good too (those who went thru full equip stand by would
understand). However, they only a small fraction of our army, as NS
(reservist) units still made up of our main fighting force. talking
in terms of COMBAT operation readiness.
IMO, the operation readiness of NS units are questionable. I
referring more to reaction time and equiping. Think in terms of
planning, ind / bn / brigade / div level training & tactics,
logistics we are pretty good for a civilian army. We all know the
good points so i'll focus only on what i preceived as major
weakness impeding our ops readiness.
Equipment:
There's also seem to be in shortage of equipment, always t loan
here and there during standby and exercise. Wonder what happens if
we start recalling 10 reservist battelion at the same time, not
forgeting the brigade and supporting units, division elements.
guess $$$, life span and maint. of eqiup will be a concern.
Reaction time:
Think a bit wayang at times. Who here never got prior warning
before standby? How soon during war times will only brothers,
fathers, mates report back in a timing manner, we will never know i
guess.
Nonetheless, these are not unqiue problems, US National guards
faced to same problem too. Well, if we compare ourselves against
our neighbours, i guess we are still much better * fingers crossed
*
Btw, not sure if the refief effort in Aceh is a good reflection of
COMBAT operation readiness. They are not eqiuped for full battle
order.
