Indonesian Marines get AMX-10P amphibious combat vehicles ready for VVIP security.

As an effort to develop and prepare combat forces, Defense Studies reports, the Indonesian 2nd Marine Amphibious Landing Vehicle Battalion Commander (Danyon Ranratfib 2 Mar), Marine Lt. Col. Kuswandi, SH, M.Tr.Opsla, carried out a check on the readiness of the AMX-10P amphibious combat vehicles (Ranpur) for VIP/VVIP security at TNI AL Lanudal Air Base, at Ranpur Lanudal garage, Juanda, Surabaya.
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AMX-10P of the Indonesian Marine Corps (Picture source: PasMar2)

VVIP security at Juanda Air Base which involves the Yonranratfib 2 Mar combat vehicle type AMX-10P in its operations is used to support the implementation of VIP/VVIP security tasks in the airbase sector, with operational standard procedures in accordance with the provisions of VIP/VVIP security by Indonesian Navy soldiers, especially the Marine Corps Cavalry.

AMX-10P of the Indonesian Marine Corps (Picture source: PasMar2)

The AMX-10P is a French amphibious infantry fighting vehicle. It was developed after 1965 to replace the AMX-VCI in service with the mechanized regiments of the French Army; the first prototypes were completed in 1968. Production commenced between 1972 and 1973.

The AMX-10P is fully amphibious, being propelled through water at speeds of up to 7 km/h by twin waterjets. It is also fitted as standard with a trim vane and bilge pumps to assist with the flotation process. AMX-10Ps were popular with a number of Arab armies and have been operated by Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Special marine variants were also developed for Singapore and Indonesia, including a fire support model known as the AMX-10 PAC 90, which mated the AMX-10P chassis to the complete turret and 90 mm gun assembly of the Panhard ERC-90 Sagaie.

AMX-10Ps share a number of common transmission and chassis components with their wheeled counterpart, the AMX-10RC.