[1] It is operationally similar to the Combat Reconnaissance Platoon (Indonesian: Peleton Intai Tempur, abbreviated "Tontaipur") from the Army's Kostrad corps.

Taifib was previously known as Kipam (abbreviation from: Komando Intai Para Amfibi) which literally means in English: the Para-Amphibious reconnaissance Commandos, it was formed in 1961.

Set at a regimental strength of two battalions, "Taifib" is formed basically as the elite amphibious reconnaissance unit of the Indonesian Marine Corps.

[2] KIPAM and Kopassus personnel on loan to KOPASKA both were responsible for the retrieval of the bodies of the seven victims of the 30 September Movement of 1965, in the presence of senior military officials.

Looking at the scope of the assignment and its capabilities, Taifib was finally officially designated as a Special Forces of the Indonesian Navy.

Taifib unit has individual abilities above the average of ordinary soldiers and is able to quickly adapt to every operational surrounding environment.