Taifib
Taifib (Indonesian: Batalyon Intai Amfibi) is an elite recon unit within the Indonesian Marine Corps which is tasked for conducting amphibious reconnaissance and special reconnaissance. It is operationally similar to the Combat Reconnaissance Platoon (Indonesian: Peleton Intai Tempur, abbreviated "Tontaipur") from the Army's Kostrad corps. Taifib was previously known as Kipam (abbreviation from: Komando Intai Para Amfibi) which literally means in English: the Para-Amphibious reconnaissance Commandos, it was formed in 1961.
| Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion | |
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| Batalyon Intai Amfibi | |
| Active | 13 March 1961 – present |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Branch | Indonesian Navy |
| Type | Amphibious Special Forces |
| Role | Air assault Airborne force Amphibious reconnaissance Amphibious warfare Combat swimmer Counter-insurgency Counter-sabotage Direct action Raiding Special reconnaissance Special operations Unconventional warfare |
| Size | Classified |
| Part of | Indonesian Marine Corps |
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| Nickname(s) | Hantu Laut (Ghost of the Sea) |
| Motto(s) | Mayanetra Yamadipati (Sanskrit) "Invisible, Angel of Death" |
| Beret color | Reddish Purple |
| Anniversaries | 13 March |
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They were officially formed on 13 March 1961 as Kipam. Set at a regimental strength of two battalions, "Taifib" is formed basically as the elite amphibious reconnaissance unit of the Indonesian Marine Corps. It was first deployed for conflict management in Irian Jaya (Papua) in April 1962. Starting from November 1971 it was called Batalyon Intai Amphibi ("Yon Taifib") or Amphibious Recon Battalion.