The Paskibraka (Indonesian: Pasukan Pengibar Bendera Pusaka or "National Flag Hoisting Troop") is a youth organization and/or flag-raising squad in Indonesia which has the main task for raising and lowering the heirloom national flag of Indonesia (now duplicate) in Independence day ceremonies commemorating the independence day of Indonesia (17 August) throughout Indonesia. Its members come from grade 10 or 11 high school students selected from schools regionally. Its mission is to provide flag bearers and escorts for national flag ceremonies commemorating independence day in the city, province, and national level in Indonesia as well as in some international functions at overseas Indonesian installations. It was founded by Major (rtd.) Husein Mutahar, regulated by Ministry of Youth and Sports, and organized by a national organization with its HQ in Jakarta called the "National Ex-Paskibraka Council" ("Purna Paskibraka Indonesia" abbreviated PPI).