Group takes to Indonesian aerospace

MORE than 700 members of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU), including their Chief, Marsekal (Air Chief Marshal) TNI Chappy Hakim (KASAU), had the opportunity to hear about the RAAF’s doctrine on aerospace power and other related subjects.

The visit was part of the regional engagement program between Australia and Indonesia, designed to foster increased dialogue and understanding between their respective air forces.

A team from the RAAF Aerospace Centre led by the director, Group Captain Ric Casagrande, travelled to Indonesia in late May 2003 and gave presentations on topics such as the history of air power, air law, aerospace power and technology, and the future of aerospace power.

The presentations included an update of the RAAF’s aerospace power doctrine Fundamentals of Australian Aerospace Power that was released last year.

The presentations were delivered to the Air Power Club of Indonesia, their Basic Staff Course, Command and Staff College and Air Force Academy located in western and central Java.

The team received a warm and welcoming reception from all these organisations that expressed great interest in the Australian approach to aerospace power.

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