Panglima TNI Jenderal TNI Agus Subiyanto carried out a major military reassignment involving 300 high-ranking officers (flag officers) within the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) at the end of this year. The rotation, based on the Decree of the TNI Commander Number Kep/1545/XII/2024 regarding Termination and Appointment to Positions within the TNI, was issued on Friday, December 6, 2024.
Breakdown of Rotations
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Total Officers: 300
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Army (TNI AD): 143 officers
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Navy (TNI AL): 92 officers
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Air Force (TNI AU): 65 officers
Notable Rotations
Mayjen TNI Achiruddin
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Previous Position: Pangdam VI/Mulawarman
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Reassigned as: Commander of the Presidential Security Force (Danpaspampres)
Achiruddin, who had previously served as Danpaspampres, re-assumed the position following considerations to support the optimal performance of presidential security tasks.
Mayjen TNI Kunto Arief Wibowo
- New Position: Commander of the Joint Defense Regional Command I (Pangkogabwilhan I)
Kunto Arief, from the Army, became the first TNI AD officer to hold the Pangkogabwilhan I position, traditionally held by Navy officers since the command’s establishment in 2019.
Rationalization of Rotations
The rotations, including cross-service assignments like Kunto’s placement, were clarified as routine organizational needs, considering the officers’ experience, performance, and professionalism. The TNI aimed to refresh leadership structures and ensure optimal synergy within commands.