Indonesian National Armed Forces - Part 1

Hello folks,

Welcome to the blog, home of InchPincherToo, for PR:BF2 or Project Reality: Battlefield 2!

I've decided myself to start giving some references for Indonesian National Armed Forces. Main purpose is to gain some feedback before make it into Project Reality (whether they're looks appropriate, good-looking, or awesome. Anything is okay, feel free to share comments and opinions below!)

NOTE: Do not expect this to be done soon!

A. SOLDIER MODELS

To start over, let's see the basic references for the main soldiers that will be used (Note: Do not expect this in-game to be the same as the picture):

1. Light Geometries/Models

Some Ballistic Vest and Amenities

2. Medium Geometries/Models

Some Carrier Vest and Amenities

3. Heavy Geometries/Models

All equipments with Ballistic Vest, Carrier Vest and Amenities

And here some other examples:

Indonesian Army rolling in a defile

S.A.K.T.I Vests models (R.A.S = Carrier vest and R.B.S = Ballistic vest)

Ceramic-steel plating inside the R.B.S ballistic vest

Closer look inside of ballistic vest

S.A.K.T.I stands for Sistem Angkut Kelengkapan Tempur Individu ( or Individual Combat Equipment Carrying System)

Camouflage variations for each forces (Mainly goes the for Army (AD) and Marines (AL) since Air Force doesn't relevant for the game (already had Pilot kit in-game)):

So many of them-! But for the reference, use the TNI AD/TNI AD Digital or TNI AL/TNI AL Digital

All the references above are meant to be example, trying to make it like it's from the middle-present era from the time-place perspective. I'm very optismistic that these will be fit right in, right away.

B. HARDWARES: WEAPONRY

Now to these one, might be lot more to be done, but i have managed to give some right references (and possible work tasks) for the game, by the time and place itself. Indonesian National Armed Forces are mostly issued with the Pindad SS1 Assault Rifle (local copy of FN FNC), but in this case, i had to choose SS2 Assault Rifle, since it's the newest ones from the Pindad. And more importantly, it makes sense for PR, in real-life situations, these SS1 Rifles are gradually replaced by SS2. So, that makes it SS2 suited and fit right in as the main issued weapon for IDN Armed Forces.

1. Assault Rifle:

Pindad SS2-V1 Assault Rifle

Right-view of SS2-V1 with Trijicon ACOG 4x optics

Left-view of SS2-V1 with carrying handle iron sight

Indonesian Army soldiers carrying SS2-V1 during training

An USMC soldier testing SS2-V1 with ACOG in firing range

An Indonesian Army Kopassus (Special Forces Command) soldier aiming SS2-V1 with ACOG

Standard issued Assault Rifle in Indonesian Armed Forces (mostly in the Army), gradually replacing the SS1-V1 in service, it has butt folding stock and carrying handle (not seen here). It's gas-operated, uses 5.56 x 45 mm cartridge (30 rounds in magazines), 460 mm length for barrel (total length 985 mm) and other stats:

Firing Mode : Single, Full Auto
Cyclic : 720 - 760 rpm
Effective automatic fire : 120 - 200 rpm
Effective single shot : 60 rpm
Effective range: 400 m

With Picatiny rails (MIL-STD-1913) built-in, it has 3 variations possible for the game. This include Trijicon ACOG 4x optics, Meprolight M21 Reflex sight and carrying handle iron sight.

2. Carbine:

- Pindad SS2-V2 Carbine

Right-view of SS2-V2 with carrying handle iron sight

An Indonesian Army soldier sit-aiming the newer version of SS2-V2 (SS2-V2HB) in AARM. It utilizes Heavy Barrel for stability firing at medium-long ranges

Alongside the SS2-V1, this carbine was also standard issued by the Indonesian Armed Forces, replacing the SS1-V2 in service. With the same characteristics and changes on the barrel itself, improving close combat capability (recoil reductions etc.) for some operations. This one has a barrel length of  403 mm (total length 928 mm) and other stats:

Firing mode : Single, Full Auto
Cyclic : 720 - 760 rpm
Effective automatic fire : 120 - 200 rpm
Effective single shot : 60 rpm
Effective range: 300 m

It's also equipped with the Picatiny rails, which allowing this one using the same attachments as the SS1-V1 does. 3 variations including Trijicon ACOG 4x, Meprolight M21 Reflex sight and carrying handle iron sight.

- Pindad SS2-V5 Compact Carbine

Right-view of SS2-V5 with carrying handle iron sight

Left-view of SS2-V5 with carrying handle iron sight

An Indonesian Army soldier aiming the SS2-V5 compact carbine

The Compact Carbine version of SS2, made to gradually replacing SS1-V5 in service. It's also standard issued by Indonesian Armed Forces. This one mostly used by Indonesian Special Forces (SS2-V5C for Army Kopassus/Special Forces Commando, Navy Kopaska/Frogman, Air Force Pashkas, etc.). It has same characteristics as it's older brother (SS2-V1 and SS2-V2), allowing it for engaging enemy in CQB easily with recoil reduction while firing and reliable/easy to operate in some operations. It comes with barrel length to 255 mm (total length 755 mm) and other stats:

Firing mode : Single, Full Auto
Cyclic : 720 - 760 rpm
Effective automatic fire : 120 - 200 rpm
Effective single shot : 60 rpm

Effective range: 200 m

In this faction, since it's basically used on Special Forces, a Picatiny rail attached to it for optics/sights. But, for the main Armed Forces, it doesn't have any attachment, only carrying handle iron sights are available.



3. Rifles (Sniper Rifle)

Pindad SPR-3 Sniper Rifle

Right-view of SPR-3 sniper rifle

An Indonesian Army sniper in ghillie suit with SPR-3

An Indonesian Marine Corps officer testing the SPR-3 at firing range

Looks like he's got a friend in hand, an Indonesian Army spotter helps the sniper for acquiring long-range targets

To the Rifles section, it's has only one, which is the SPR-3, gradually replacing SPR-1 in service. It is standard issued for Indonesian Armed Forces alongside SPR-2. Both are having different rounds/cartridge used (SPR-2 = .50 BMG and SPR-3 = 7.62 x 51 mm) almost equivalent as Zastava, Accuracy International, Denel sniper rifle series. This rifle features a bolt-action operation with 660 mm length on barrel (total length 1250 mm), 10 rounds/bullet feeding, equipped with telescopic sights and other stats:

Effective range with telescopic sights : 900 m
Muzzle velocity : 800 - 810 m/s



4. Rifles (Designated Marksman Rifle/DMR)

- Heckler & Koch MSG90 DMR (STD Marksman kit)

Left-view of the basic HK MSG-90 DMR in real-life

In DMR's section, we've got the MSG90, known as militarized-version of HK PSG-1, it is also likely has almost the same features as G3SG-1 DMR used in Indonesian Armed Forces.

An Indonesian marksman aiming HK G3SG-1 DMR in field

NOTE: If HK MSG-90 weren't be able to made in time for release, HK G3SG-1 will be used instead as placeholder.


- Pindad SS2-V4HB Para DMR (ALT Marksman kit)

Right-view of SS2-V4HB (Heavy Barrel) with Trijicon ACOG 4x optics

Couple of IDN Army soldiers prone and aiming the SS2-V4HB during an excercise

Couple of IDN Army soldiers during excercise with SS2-V4HB

COMPARE IT YOURSELVES, WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS-? ☺

Right-view of SS2-V4 Para DMR with K1SS scope

Left-view of SS2-V4 Para DMR with K1SS scope

An Indonesian Army marksman checking the fire, while wielding SS2-V4HB with K1SS scope

An innovative version of SS2 family, the SS2-V4 is basically DMR based on SS2, gradually replacing SS1-V4 in service. This newer version utilizes Heavy Barrel and Trijicon ACOG 4x optics (previously were standard and lengthened barrel, uses K1SS optical sight), retaining the lethality and stability firing over short-mid range fights. This weapon is made an equivalent to other DMR's, such as Dragunov SVD in terms of firing. The characteristics are almost the same as the other SS2's, but with Heavy Barrel at 500 mm length (total length 1025 mm) and other stats:

Weight (Full) : 5,36 kg's (previously 4,51 kg's)
Firing mode : Single, Full Auto (Since it's PR, full auto capability will be removed)
Cyclic : 720 - 760 rpm
Effective automatic fire : 120 - 200 rpm
Effective single shot : 60 rpm
Effective range : 500 m (previously 600 m)

I'm not really sure about this one, but it's look awesome. Well-known for gradually replacing SS2-V4  in DMR's section



5. Sub Machine Guns (SMG's)

Pindad PM2-V1 SMG

An overview of PM2-V1 sub-machine gun

It's the first sub-machine gun ever made by Pindad, replacing PM1 (Beretta M12 copy) from service. It's also standard issued SMG in Indonesian Armed Forces. Known as gas-blowback SMG hidden from open bolts, made from hard anodized aluminum. The same view with adjustable SS1 shots is front for a temporary elevation for the rear wind. Picatiny rail (MIL-STD-1913) is arranged over the receiver for optics such as open sights or red dots. The stock handle has two features. Slided can be adjusted for higher ergonomics, or folded to get shorter weapon conditions. The cock handle is placed over the barrel on the left side for ease of operation and barrel comes with a flash hider that can be replaced with a blank firing adapter.

The barrel length is 195 mm (total length 625 mm) and other stats:

Firing mode : Single, Full Auto
Muzzle velocity : 370 m/s
Rate of fire : 680 rds/min
Effective range : 75 m

Has no fixed attachments, but iron sights instead.



6. Machine Guns (in order: LMG's, GPMG's/MMG's, HMG's)

- FN Minimi MK1 Light Machine Gun (LMG for STD/ALT Automatic Rifleman/AR)

An overview of FN Minimi MK1, early version in service

An Indonesian Army soldier aiming the Minimi

A soldier wielding a bullet-bandolied FN Minimi MK1

A soldier rebuilding-up the FN Minimi MK1

Belgian-made LMG, from Fabrique Nationale, in service as main SAW. And as my research goes, seems IDN Armed Forces operates the MK1, which known as early version of Minimi. Comes with Meprolight M21 Reflex sight and fixed iron sight

Pindad SMR3-V2 in a defence meeting show

Has a known local product, called SMR3 LMG, but never actually used by the main forces.


- FN MAG General-Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG for STD Machine Gunner)

An Indonesian soldier aiming mounted FN MAG on an armoured vehicle

An overview of FN MAG general-purpose machine gun

Some Indonesian Army soldiers firing FN MAG's with bipod equipped

Belgian-made GPMG, from Fabrique Nationale, in service as main GPMG, being used as infantry weapon, vehicle-mounted weapons, and defense fortifications.


- M60 General-Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG for ALT Machine Gunner)

An overview of M60 general-purpose machine gun

A soldier using a vehicle-mounted M60

A soldier using a vehicle-mounted M60 in LAV-150 Scout Car

US-made GPMG, in service back since 70's. Still used as infantry and vehicle-mounted weapon until today. Known as main machine gun of US Army/Marine Corps during Vietnam War, meant to rival some other machine guns like PKM, Rheinmetall MG3 etc.


- Browning M2HB Heavy Machine Gun / CIS 50 HMG (HMG)

An overview of Browning M2HB heavy machine gun

Some soldiers doing target practice with Browning M2HB's

Known improved and local-built version of M2HB, Pindad SMB-QCB based from ST Kinetics CIS 50 HMG

An Indonesian Army Kopassus (Special Forces Command) using vehicle-mounted CIS 50 HMG

Dual-belt fed system of CIS 50 HMG, allowing it to fire the rounds massively and simultaneously

A CIS 50 HMG mounted on IDN Army Kopassus, Land Rover Defender MRCV (Multi-Role Combat Vehicle)

US-made Heavy Machine Gun, widely used by countries, has an improved version in Indonesian Armed Forces, known as SMB-QCB (Quick Change Barrel), a licensed version of ST Kinetics (Singapore) CIS 50 MG by Pindad.

CIS 50 MG here has features of dual-belt fed ammunition, adopting a dual-piston gas system with two gas tubes positioned each side of the barrel. With dual-piston gas technology, makes CIS 50 MG able to adopt dual system of ammunition belt, each on the right and left. In operation, this deadly weapon can carry two boxes of ammunition (each boxes contains 100, so that makes it 200) and shoot massively and simultaneous without reloading frequently.



7. Shotguns:

Benelli M3T Super 90 Shotgun (Shotgun for STD/ALT Breacher kit)

An overview of Benelli M3T Super 90 shotgun

Next, is the shotgun section. The Armed Forces has standard issued the shotgun in service (alongside SPAS-12 apparently), it is known as an OEM variant, where the butt-stock and dummy tube have been replaced with a pistol grip and up-folding skeleton butt-stock.

There's likely lack of sources on this, so don't ask me why i choose M3T instead of SPAS-12 :P



8. Pistols:

Pindad G2 Combat / G2 Elite

An overview of Pindad G2 Combat version

An overview of Pindad G2 Elite version

Indonesian Army soldier firing Pindad G2 Combat at firing range

Pindad P1/P2 generations in picture

An early-version of Pindad P1 (local-copy of Browning HP)

Pindad G2 series is based on Browning HP, a local copy was made by PT. Pindad, and also standard issued by all Indonesian Armed Forces branches, replacing Pindad P1/P2 gradually in service. Has been improved with some new changes in exterior parts.
Since it's likely the possible main sidearm, if these weren't done, will be putting up Pindad P1 (Browning HP first local copy) instead as placeholder.



9. Knives/Battle Knife:

M7 Bayonet / M7 Fixed Bayonet (only available for long-barreled assault rifles)

An Indonesian Armed Forces, M7 Bayonet for SS1/SS2 rifles

An Indonesian Armed Forces, early M7 Bayonet for M16A1/A2 and SS1 rifles

This particular knife, has been in service for decades in Indonesian Armed Forces, first ones used in M16A1/A2 and some early Pindad SS1 series back at 70-80's, and still used until today. It is also supports as bayonet attachment at the barrel for SS2 series as well (bayonet lugs). Reliable for fighting close-quarters.


10. Grenades:

- Granat Tangan 5 - Peledak A2 (GT5-PE A2 Frag Grenade)

An overview of GT5-PE A2 fragmentation grenade

Standard issued defensive frag grenade by PT. Pindad, in service for all branches in Indonesian Armed Forces. Stats below:

- Overall Length : 108 mm
- Weight : 430 g
- Diameter : 50 mm
- Colour : Army Green
- Body : Grey Cast Iron
- Detonator : No. 8 M1
- Charges : TNT Powder
- Delay time : 4-6 seconds
- Safety System : Double, clip and pin
- Extraction Force of safety pin: 5-15 kg
- Safety Range : Radius 30 m (min)
- Number of fragments : 1,000 pcs

NOTE: If this also not done in-time, will be putting F1 Frag Grenade as placeholder


- Granat Tangan 6 - Asap A2 (GT6-AS A2 Smoke Grenade) / Granat Tangan 6 - Asap (GT6-AS Signal Smoke Grenade)

An overview of GT6-AS A2 smoke grenade

An overview of GT6-AS colour smoke grenade in early drawing

Standard issued smoke grenades produced by PT. Pindad for all Indonesian Armed Forces branches. Stats below:

1. GT-6 AS A2 Smoke Grenade
- Weight : 425 g.
- Case : Alumunium
- Charge : Pyrotechnic Composition (screening smoke)
- Delay time : 2-5 seconds
- Emission : min. 25 seconds.
- Smoke Colours : White (for PR-Almost all kits)

2. GT-6 AS Signal Smoke Grenade
- Weight : 288-393 g.
- Case : Alumunium
- Charge : Pyrotechnic Composition (smoke)
- Delay time : 2-5 seconds
- Emission : min. 25 seconds.
- Smoke Colours : Red (For PR-Pilot kit), Blue, Yellow, Orange (For PR-Officer, Sniper, Spotter kit), Violet, Green, White

NOTE: If these also not done in-time, will be using current M82/AN-M18 smoke grenades instead.



11. Launchers:

- Pindad SPG1-V2 Underbarrel Grenade Launcher (UGL for SS2-V1/V2)

Honorable mentions: M79 Grenade Launcher

An overview of SS2-V1 assault rifle with SPG1-V2 underbarrel grenade launcher

Some details on SPG1-V2 UGL, including the leaf/backup sights

An oveview of SPG1-V3 attached to SS1-R5 dummy rifle, including the leaf/backup sights

An overview of SS2-V2 carbine with SPG1-V2 underbarrel grenade launcher

A soldier carrying SS1-V1 assault rifle with SPG1-V1 UGL attached to it

Local copy underbarrel grenade launcher based on US made M203, by PT. Pindad and has been standard issued since 70's with SS1 series until today.


- Pindad SPG3 Automatic Grenade Launcher / CIS 40 AGL (AGL for armored vehicles)

An overview of CIS 40 AGL automatic grenade launcher

A soldier using CIS 40 AGL on the top of Anoa-2 APC

Standard issued Automatic Grenade Launcher for Indonesian Armed Forces, locally produced based on ST Kinetics CIS 40 AGL, this weapon has been used as mounted-weapons for some vehicles, such as APS-3 Anoa-2 Medium APC etc.


- Instalaza C-90CR/C-90CR-RB Anti-Tank rocket launcher (STD Rifleman AT kit)

An overview of C-90CR Anti-Tank rocket launcher

An overview of C-90CR/C-90CR-RB Anti-Tank rocket launcher

TNI soldiers practice firing the C-90CR-RB at range

Instalaza C-90CR/C-90CR-RB's is made from Spain. It was the main AT for main infantry battalion. These were being offered to the armed forces, along with Saab's NLAW and Carl-Gustaf M2CG in increasing IDN Army AT capabilities


- MBB Armbrust Anti-Tank rocket launcher (ALT Rifleman AT kit)

An overview of MBB Armbrust AT rocket launcher

Side-view of MBB Armbrust AT rocket launcher

Cutaway-view of MBB Armbrust AT rocket launcher

Indonesian Navy KOPASKA (Frogman) soldier seen having MBB Armbrust on the back

A German-made AT rocket launcher, predecessor of MATADOR AT rocket launcher (in Israeli Defense Forces), suitable for support against enemy armors and has less loud sound after firing, also suitable for special operations.


- Lance-Roquettes Anti-Char LRAC F1 89mm / STRIM 89mm (STD Anti-Tank / HAT kit)

Honorable mentions: Bofors Carl-Gustaf M2CG, Norinco PF-98 "Queen Bee"

An overview of LRAC F1 89 mm

An Army Kopassus carrying LRAC F1 on the back

An Indonesian Kostrad soldier (Army Reserves) carrying LRAC F1

An Indonesian Kostrad soldiers carrying 2 LRAC F1's on the back at a defile

A soldier aiming the LRAC F1

IDN Army soldiers reloading the LRAC F1 during practice

It is the French Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher, in service at the Indonesian Armed Forces, since 80's, deemed reliable for it's fiberglass, composite ceramic-plastic materials at the launch-tube (easy to carry on), can be operated with just one person. Comes with 89mm HEAT (2x) and 89mm HE Dual-Purpose (1x) and supported with APX M290 optics with passive night-vision sight

LRAC F1 on display (top), warhead systems of the LRAC F1 89 mm and components (bottom)

It's an equivalent to US-made SMAW, Swedish Carl-Gustaf series, Russian RPG-29 Vampir, Serbian M79 Osa and more. Stats below:

- Weight : 5 kg, with sights
- Length : 1.17 metre
- Rate of fire : 3 to 4 rounds per minute
- Muzzle velocity : 295 m/s
- Effective firing range : 300 to 500 metres
- Maximum firing range : 2300 m (at 45° angle)

In PR will be serving as main Anti-Tank weapon in STD Anti-Tank / HAT kits


- Saab NLAW / MBT LAW (ALT Anti-Tank / HAT kit)

Honorable mentions: Raytheon/Lockheed Martin FGM-148 Javelin ATGM

An overview of SAAB NLAW ATGM launcher

Indonesian Army soldiers being introduced by Saab NLAW

Indonesian Army soldier aiming the NLAW

Indonesian Army soldiers learning to use the NLAW on a briefing

It's the secondhand main AT for Indonesian Armed Forces, Saab NLAW is still in service and used until today by main infantry battalion. Known as updated version of MBT LAW from Saab-Bofors Dynamics


- 9K32 Strela-2 / SA-7 Grail MANPADS (STD/ALT Anti-Aircraft kit)

Honorable mentions: MBDA Mistral, PZR Grom, Norinco QW3 MANPADS

An overview of 9K32 Strela-2 (SA-7 Grail on NATO)

IDN Marine Corps wielding SA-7 Grail on top of KIA jeep at a defile

An Indonesian Marine officer examining the tripod based SA-7 Grail on a vehicle

A detail look of Indonesian Marine officer examining the SA-7 Grail

An Indonesian Army soldier practice aiming the QW-3 MANPADS in a briefing

Lastly, it's the main MANPADS, for Indonesian Armed Forces. It's actually looks confusing that SA-7 is only in service by the Indonesian Marine Corps (Navy), and what about the Army (and Air Force)? They're known and seen using the Chinese-version of MBDA Mistral, known as QW3 MANPADS (previous models are actually copied from SA-7 Grail itself, named QW2 MANPADS). As it is, not much a problem at all for PR, besides of accuracy.

NOTE: MBDA Mistral will be used as main MANPADS, in which is now being hold. SA-7 Grail is a placeholder from now, waiting progress on the main one.




And that's all for the basic infantry equipment, the next stop is the assets and emplacements lists for Indonesian Armed Forces that can possibly used in PR. Make sure you catch-up to the next post-!

Will see you there in the next one, feel free to give comments, suggestions and reactions in sections below! ^_^


See ya soon and enjoy!

- InchPincherToo





Sources: From all sources, mostly from indomiliter.com and PT. Pindad (Persero)