Jakarta, Nov. 26 -- The Indonesian Army is enforcing security in Papua with a "smart approach" that combines proportionate force and community-focused programs, a senior official said Tuesday.

Colonel Donny Pramono, head of the Army Information Service, said the dual strategy has improved safety on the ground while helping stimulate the local economy and strengthen public welfare.

On the security front, the Army continues to deploy personnel across Papua and expand operations other than war (OMSP).

"These OMSP tasks include the RI-PNG border security mission, protection of national vital assets, safeguarding inhabited outermost islands, and providing VVIP security," Pramono said.

The second pillar of the approach focuses on territoria...