Our Navy is a living establishment which has evolved beyond anything the colonialists could have envisioned.
In September 26, 1962, Minister/ Commander in Chief of the navy, Admiral R.E. Martadinata decided that the navy Should have a command and staff college. A committee was formed and Commodore O.B. Sjaaf was appointed chairman of the committee.
To appreciate the significance of Operation End Sweep, the US. Navys clearance of mines from North Vietnams waters in 1973, one must understand its relation to the last military campaigns of the Vietnam War, the diplomatic actions in Paris that finally brought the conflict to a close, and the continued post-cease-fire struggle for Indochina
During the past decade, the Soviet Navy has expanded its forces significantly.