Kopaska was heavily influenced by the early US Navy Frogman Underwater Demolition Teams (UDTs) and modern Navy SEAL Teams.
Kopaska was officially … 展开

The recruitment process for becoming a Kopaska frogmen is similar to that of the US Navy SEALs. The criteria are:
• An Indonesian Navy personnel
• Has served minimum 2 years in a Navy warship/Navy base/Navy fleet command/Navy … 展开

The training process lasts ten months, divided into four continual training phases: physical endurance/physical training, basic underwater training, commando training, and parachute (Airborne) training. The training lasts with a phase called the "Hell Week" where Kopaska … 展开

Since most of Kopaska duties are in salty and tropical environments, most of Kopaska's weapons and equipment reflect these conditions.
The type of equipment … 展开

1. 1st Fleet Frogman Command Unit (Satkopaska Koarmada 1)
2. 2nd Fleet Frogman Command Unit (Satkopaska Koarmada 2) 展开

Kopaska has conducted several joint exercises with other elite naval forces from other countries.
• FLASH IRON with US Navy SEALs and United States Navy Riverine Squadron;
• Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) with 展开

Currently, the unit has approximately 300 personnel, divided into two groups. One group is attached to the western fleet, based in Jakarta and the other group is attached to the eastern … 展开