Regional Military Command XVIII cassowary is territorial defense in the division of West Papua Province Military Command XVII / Cenderawasih located in Jayapura.

The extent of territory and security problems make the Army felt the need to form a new organization in the city of Manokwari. [1] New military command named kodam XVIII / cassowary, headquartered in Kampung Arfai, South Manokwari district, Manokwari, West Papua.

Construction of the cassowary kodam headquarters on an area of ​​24.7 hectares, which formerly belonged to Rifle Company C. "The land belongs to the Army, the headquarters of Rifle Company C and D, the Company has now moved to Warmare District, Regional Commander XVIII / Cassowary first served served was Major Gen. Joppye Wayangkau Onesimus.

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