For more news & videos visit ☛http://english.ntdtv.com<br /><br />Indonesia's military conducted a joint exercise over the weekend to prepare for a possible terror attack in the region. Various situations were set up to develop the forces' experience and foster leadership talents just in case of an attack.<br /><br />Indonesia Special Forces conducted an anti-terror joint exercise on Sunday at three different locations in Banten Province on Java Island. It's part of an effort to improve counter-terrorism capabilities.<br /><br />The exercise mobilized about 200 participants from the navy, air force and Special Forces.<br /><br />[Lt. Gen. Nur Muis, Chief of Joint Exercise]:<br />"Our objective is to enhance the capabilities of our special forces from three-dimensions—from the navy, air force and Special Forces to be ready to perform tasks required by the country, especially tasks related to the prevention of terrorism."<br /><br />Authorities say the aim of the drill is to make sure the Special Forces are ready in case of a possible terror attack and to improve the speed of response.<br /><br />[Lt. Gen. Nur Muis, Chief of Joint Exercise]:<br />"This exercise is also to evaluate and to make a real operation plan, and I hope we are ready for the real situation."<br /><br />Participants from the Special Forces took part in various role play situations, where they had to free hostages from a tanker ship and a government building that had been hijacked.<br /><br />The joint exercise is also aimed at increasing leadership skills in the event of a real attack.<br /><br />Indonesian Special Forces have also held joint exercises with neighboring countries to gain international experience.
