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TNI Restructures Command: Tandyo Budi Revita appointed Deputy Commander, Six New Regional Military Commands Established

Jakarta, Indonesia – february 29, 2024 – In a significant restructuring of Indonesia’s military command, General Tandyo Budi Revita was officially inaugurated as the Deputy Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) today. The appointment, revived by Presidential Regulation Number 66 of 2019 under President Joko Widodo, aims to bolster TNI’s operational effectiveness and integration across its three branches – Army, Navy, and Air Force. Together, six new Komando Daerah Militer (Kodam – Regional Military Commands) were established, expanding TNI’s regional presence and responsiveness.

The inauguration ceremony, held in Jakarta, was attended by key figures including TNI Commander General Agus Subianto, National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, and prominent legislative leaders such as MPR Chairman ahmad Muzani, DPR Speaker Puan Maharani, and DPD chairman Sultan Bachtiar Najamudin. The event signals a concerted effort to modernize and adapt the TNI to evolving security challenges.

The Role of the Deputy Commander

The position of Deputy Commander, dormant for a period, was reinstated to directly support the TNI Commander in daily operations and strategic planning. according to Presidential Regulation 66/2019, the Deputy Commander’s core responsibilities include:

Assisting the TNI Commander in the execution of daily tasks. Providing crucial input on national defense policies, TNI posture progress, military doctrine, and strategic planning.
Fostering strength and optimizing the utilization of TNI forces.
Assuming command responsibilities in the temporary or permanent absence of the TNI Commander. Undertaking additional duties as directed by the TNI Commander.

Director of Defending State Directorate General of Pothan, Ministry of Defense (2018-2019)
Dirrah Komhan directorate General of Strahan Kemhan (2019-2021)
Head of the Ministry of Education and Training (Kabadiklat) Kemhan (2021-2023)
Commander of Kodam IV/Diponegoro (2023-2024)
Wakasad (deputy Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army) prior to his appointment as Deputy commander of the TNI.

Expanding regional Reach: The New Kodam

The establishment of six new Kodam represents a significant expansion of TNI’s regional command structure, designed to enhance territorial defense and responsiveness to local security needs. The newly formed commands and their areas of obligation are:

1. Kodam XIX/TUKUKU TAMBUSAI: Covering the provinces of Riau and Riau Islands. This command will focus on securing the strategically crucial Malacca Strait region.
2. Kodam XX/Tuanku Imam Bonjol: Encompassing the provinces of West Sumatra and Jambi. This region is characterized by challenging terrain and requires specialized territorial defense strategies.
3. Kodam XXI/Radin Inten: Responsible for the provinces of Lampung and bengkulu. This command will address security concerns related to maritime borders and potential illegal activities.
4. Kodam XXII/Tambun Bungai: Covering the provinces of Central Kalimantan and South Kalimantan. This region is vital for indonesia’s economic development due to its natural resources and requires protection against illegal logging and mining.
5. Kodam XXIII/Palaka Wira: Including the provinces of Central Sulawesi and West Sulawesi. This command will focus on maintaining stability in a region with a history of communal conflicts.
6. Kodam XXIV/Mandala Trikora: Centered in Merauke, South Papua. This command is strategically crucial for securing Indonesia’s easternmost border with Papua New Guinea and addressing separatist movements.

Alongside the Kodam inaugurations, commanders were also appointed for the navy Regional Command, the Air Force Regional Command, the air Operation Command, the Kopassus Group, the Territorial Development infantry Brigade, the Development Territorial Battalion, the Marine Infantry Battalion and the Battalion of the Kopasgat Command.

This extensive restructuring underscores the TNI’s commitment to strengthening its capabilities and adapting to the evolving security landscape of Indonesia and the broader Indo-Pacific region. Further details regarding the specific personnel assignments within the new commands are expected to be released in the coming days.

(Source: Various Indonesian news outlets,including documentation from Setpres – Secretariat of the president)

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* Budgetary Implications: The establishment of six new Kodam