"Doug \"Woody\" and Erin Beal" wrote in message ...
Bram,

First of all, I don't think that you'll be getting more than speculation
from most folks in this group--including me.

Sounds like Indonesian media is trying to stir up hate and discontent toward
the U.S. Military--a popular thing for media to do.

On 9/2/03 11:44 PM, in article
, "Bram U. Kusuma"
wrote:

Hi All,

I'd like to know more information about last month's (August) alleged
Indonesian Airspace violation by VFA-22 Hornets.

What I know so far is that 5 F/A-18s on a CAP strayed into Commercial
airspace, got too close to a Bouraq 737, the pilot of which reported
the incident to the ground.


I wasn't aware that we were CAP-ing F/A-18's off of Indonesia. More likely,
they were simply conducting training.

Usually, U.S. Navy aircraft operate in international airspace with "due
regard" of other aircraft (which is how international airspace works). If
they're more than 12 NM from Indonesian shore, then they're in international
airspace (by international law).

Speaking of Due Regard...Check out this story from Approach. You may
be surprised what kind of aircraft the author was flying.
http://www.safetycenter.navy.mil/med...g01/bigsky.htm