The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) has confirmed the readiness of its naval combat logistics to support the plan to send peacekeeping troops to Gaza. The naval force is prepared to deploy one of its three Hospital Ship-type Indonesian Republic Ships (KRI) for this humanitarian operation.

The Head of the Naval Information Service confirmed the availability of the fleet:

“In principle, all three KRI ships are ready to be dispatched and to carry out the humanitarian operation,” the official explained.

List of TNI AL Hospital Ship Fleet

The TNI AL currently has three Hospital KRIs in operational ready status:

  1. KRI dr. Soeharso-990

  2. KRI dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo-991

  3. KRI dr. Radjiman Wedyodiningrat-992

Although which specific KRI will be dispatched is still being determined, the personnel specifications have been set to support the mission, which focuses on rehabilitating post-conflict victims.

Mission Focus: Health and Construction

The TNI AL will contribute 25% of the total 20,000 soldiers prepared, amounting to 5,000 personnel. The deployed soldiers will have specific specializations:

  • Health Qualifications: For medical services and trauma handling.

  • Construction Qualifications: To carry out the rehabilitation and reconstruction of infrastructure for communities affected by the war.

Defense Policy Support and Mission Objectives

This troop deployment plan is an initiative that was conveyed by the Minister of Defense after a meeting with the Head of the Joint Staff of the Jordanian Armed Forces.

The Minister of Defense explained that a large contingent of soldiers (20,000 troops) was prepared to maximize assistance. This mission was initiated following peace efforts such as a ceasefire and disarmament in Gaza. The primary objective of the troop deployment is to help maintain the peaceful situation so it can last longer until a definitive political negotiation is achieved.

KRI dr. Soeharso-990

The KRI dr. Soeharso-990 is a hospital ship of the Indonesian Navy, named after a prominent Indonesian physician. It was originally built as the multi-role vessel KRI Tanjung Dalpele and was later converted and recommissioned as a dedicated floating hospital to enhance Indonesia’s naval medical and disaster response capabilities.

KRI dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo-991

Based on the name, this appears to be an Indonesian Navy ship (KRI). KRI dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo (991) is a hospital aid ship (BRS) launched in 2021. It is named after Dr. Wahidin Soedirohoesodo, a prominent Indonesian national hero and pioneer of the nationalist movement in the early 20th century.

KRI dr. Radjiman Wedyodiningrat-992

Based on the name, this appears to be an Indonesian Navy hospital ship named in honor of Dr. Radjiman Wedyodiningrat, who was the chairman of the investigative committee for Indonesian independence (BPUPKI). As a modern naval vessel, its history is tied to the Indonesian Navy’s (TNI AL) medical and humanitarian missions, providing healthcare and disaster relief.