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17th Airborne Raider Infantry Brigade

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17th Raider Infantry 17/Kujang I
Symbol of 17th Raider Infantry Brigade / Kujang I
Founded20 May 1966
CountryIndonesia
BranchIndonesian Army
TypeAirborne Infantry (Paratrooper)
RoleArmed Forces Quick Reaction Force
Motto(s)Kujang I
Websitewww.brigiflinud17.mil.id
Commanders
CommanderColonel Inf. Ade Rony Wijaya
KastafLetkol Inf. Johindratno Devidanto

The 17th Raider Infantry Brigade / Kujang I (abbreviated The 17th Raider Brigade / Kujang I) is a Brigade level unit in the 1st Kostrad Infantry Division, a branch of the Indonesian Army. The Raiders Brigade consists of three battalions:

  1. Airborne Raider Infantry Battalion 305 / Skull (Karawang, West Java)
  2. Airborne Raider Infantry Battalion 328 / Dirgahayu (Cilodong, Depok, West Java)
  3. Airborne Raider Infantry Battalion 330 / Tri Dharma (Cicalengka, Bandung Regency, West Java).

The unit's Command Headquarters (Mako) "Brigadier Raider 17 / Kujang I" is located in Cijantung, East Jakarta. This brigade was established on May 20, 1966. This unit was previously named the 17th Para Raider Infantry Brigade / Kujang I.

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