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| Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces | |
|---|---|
| Post | Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces |
| Native name | Panglima Tentara Nasional Indonesia |
| Incumbentsince | 2019 |
| Department | Tentara Nasional Indonesia |
| Style | Your Excellency |
| Reports to | President of Indonesia |
| Residence | Merdeka Palace |
| Seat | Jakarta |
| Nominator | President of Indonesia |
| Appointer | People's Consultative Assembly (approval) |
| Precursor | Commander of the Armed Forces (pre-1949) |
| Formation | 1945 |
| First holder | General Soedirman |
Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces
The Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces is the highest-ranking officer of the Tentara Nasional Indonesia and the principal military adviser to the President of Indonesia, responsible for unified command of the Indonesian Army, Indonesian Navy, and Indonesian Air Force. The office interfaces with the Ministry of Defense (Indonesia), coordinates with the National Police (Indonesia) and oversees strategic planning, operations, and defense policy implementation in collaboration with national leadership including the People's Consultative Assembly and the House of Representatives (Indonesia).
The Commander leads joint operational commands during national defense contingencies, liaising with the Ministry of Defense (Indonesia), advising the President of Indonesia, and directing forces across the KODAM regional commands, Lanal naval bases, and Lanud air bases. Responsibilities include operational command of the KOPASUS special forces, coordination with the KRI fleet and F-16 Fighting Falcon or Sukhoi Su-30 air elements, oversight of defense readiness in the Natuna Sea and the South China Sea, and implementation of strategic doctrines consistent with the 1945 Constitution of Indonesia and statutes enacted by the People's Consultative Assembly. The Commander also interacts with international partners such as the United States Indo-Pacific Command, ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting, and bilateral defense relationships with Australia, Japan, and the People's Republic of China.
The office traces to leaders of the Indonesian National Revolution including General Soedirman and subsequent holders who shaped civil-military relations during the Guided Democracy (Indonesia) period, the New Order (Indonesia) under Suharto, and post-1998 Reformasi (Indonesia) reforms that realigned command authority and created clearer separation from the National Police (Indonesia). The Commander’s role evolved through crises such as the 30 September Movement, the East Timor intervention, and the Aceh insurgency; reforms after the May 1998 riots of Indonesia led to restructuring of the Ministry of Defense (Indonesia) and redefinition of the Commander’s advisory remit. International engagements include peacekeeping under the United Nations and interoperability exercises like Garuda Shield.
The Commander is nominated by the President of Indonesia from among senior officers of the Indonesian Army, Indonesian Navy, or Indonesian Air Force and typically requires confirmation through mechanisms established by the People's Consultative Assembly and the House of Representatives (Indonesia) committees overseeing defense. Constitutional and statutory frameworks such as the 1945 Constitution of Indonesia and laws enacted by the People's Consultative Assembly define qualifications, retirement age, and conditions for dismissal. Historically, appointments have reflected political balance involving figures associated with Golkar (political party), Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, and other political currents during transitions including Reformasi (Indonesia).
The Commander's office directs the Joint Regional Commands and interfaces with service chiefs: the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army, the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, and the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Air Force. Subordinate commands include KOSTRAD strategic reserves, KOPASKA naval special operations, and air force wings operating BAE Hawk and transport assets. The Commander coordinates with the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs and national bodies such as the National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB) during non-combat emergencies, as well as with international institutions like the United Nations for peacekeeping mandates and with regional entities such as ASEAN for security cooperation.
A chronological list of holders includes founding leaders from the Indonesian National Revolution era, post-independence luminaries such as General Soedirman, successive commanders during the Guided Democracy (Indonesia) and New Order (Indonesia) periods, reform-era chiefs after Reformasi (Indonesia), and contemporary commanders who have overseen modernization efforts including procurement from PT Pindad, PT PAL Indonesia, and international acquisitions from Russia, United States, and France. Notable names span the eras of Hatta, Sukarno, Suharto influence, and later figures aligned with democratic transition; recent commanders have engaged with exercises like Komodo Maneuver.
The Commander uses distinct insignia derived from the Tentara Nasional Indonesia emblem, with ceremonial flag and uniform insignia reflecting the rank equivalent to a four-star general/admiral/air chief marshal recognized under Indonesian regulations and mirrored in international rank equivalence such as in the NATO rank codes comparison. Protocol places the Commander in senior state ceremonial order alongside the President of Indonesia, ministers such as the Minister of Defense (Indonesia), and heads of the House of Representatives (Indonesia), with honors including state decorations like the Bintang Republik Indonesia and military orders awarded during service.
Category:Military of Indonesia Category:Indonesian government officials Category:Military ranks of Indonesia