Jakarta – The Gardapati Composite Battalion (Yonkomposit/1GP) appealed to residents of Natuna Regency, Riau Islands Province not to carry out outdoor activities on October 22-24, 2025. This is because firing exercises with high-powered bullets will be held at a number of points in the area. As reported by Antara, Commander Yonkomposit 1/GP Infantry Lieutenant Colonel Muchamad Ricky Prawiratama explained that the training will take place from 08.30 WIB to 16.00 WIB. Some of the training locations include Air Lengit Village, Sebadai Ulu Village, Kelarik, Batubi and Teluk Buton. Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT The exercise aims to increase the capability and readiness of TNI personnel in guarding border areas, especially in the Natuna area which has a strategic position. “This heavy weapons marksmanship training activity is a unit training program aimed at maintaining the capabilities of units and soldiers,” said Lt. Col. Muchamad Ricky said. He appealed to vulnerable groups such as the elderly, pregnant women, patients with special medical conditions, infants and children in the area to evacuate to safer places during the exercise to minimize risks that could jeopardize safety. Yonkomposit 1/GP is committed to maintaining security and order during military training to support the main tasks and functions of the TNI in border areas. He hopes the training will go smoothly. “We appeal to the public to comply with this appeal for the sake of mutual safety. We thank the Natuna residents for their attention and cooperation,” Lt. Col. Muchamad Ricky said. (rdp/rdp)
There is firing practice, TNI urges Natuna residents not to leave their homes October 22-24
