The Indonesian National Armed Forces are the military forces of the Republic of Indonesia. It consists of the Army (TNI-AD), Navy (TNI-AL), and Air Force (TNI-AU). The President of Indonesia is the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces. As of 2023, it comprises approximately 400,000 military personnel including the Indonesian Marine Corps, which is a branch of the Navy.
The Indonesian Army is the land branch of the Indonesian National Armed Forces. It has an estimated strength of 300,400 active personnel. The history of the Indonesian Army has its roots in 1945 when the Tentara Keamanan Rakyat (TKR) "People's Security Forces" first emerged as a paramilitary and police corps.
The Kopassus is an Indonesian Army (TNI-AD) special forces group that conducts special operations missions for the Indonesian government, such as direct action, unconventional warfare, sabotage, counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism, intelligence gathering and special reconnaissance (SR). Kopassus was founded by Alexander Evert Kawilarang and Mochammad Idjon Djanbi on 16 April 1952. It gained worldwide attention after several operations such as the Indonesian invasion of East Timor and the release of hostages from Garuda Indonesia Flight 206.
Military Regional Command III/Siliwangi is an Indonesian Army Regional Military Command that covers Banten and West Java province.
Siliwangi may refer to various people and institutions in the past and present of West Java, Indonesia:
Alexander Evert Kawilarang was an Indonesian freedom fighter, military commander, and founder of Kesko TT, which would become the Indonesian special forces unit Kopassus. However, in 1958 he resigned his post as military attaché to the United States to join the separatist Permesta movement where he encountered Kopassus as his opponent. His involvement in Permesta damaged his military career, but he remained popular and active in the armed forces community.
Puspomad or Army Military Police Center, which all of its personnel are part of the Military Police Corps (CPM) is one of the military general technical functions of the Indonesian Army which has the role for administering administrative assistance and as embodiment and guidance through the operation of Military Police functions. Its duties is basically to execute law enforcement towards the military which includes investigation activities and other policing duties within the scope of the army.
The Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces is the professional head and highest-ranking officer of the Indonesian National Armed Forces. Directly answerable to the president of Indonesia, the position is held by any four-star officer who previously served as Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army (KSAD), Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy (KSAL) or Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Air Force (KSAU).
General Andika Perkasa is an Indonesian general who previously served as the 21st Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces. He was appointed by the President of Indonesia Joko Widodo in November 2021, replacing the retiring ACM Hadi Tjahjanto.
General Feisal Edno Tanjung, known as Feisal Tanjung, was an Indonesian Army general who was ABRI Commander and also served as Coordinating Minister for Politics and Security of the Republic of Indonesia. He had experience in combat, territorial and education. Much of his career was spent in special forces, Sandhi Yudha RPKAD Group (Kopassus) and later at the Kostrad 17th Airborne Infantry Brigade.
Komando Daerah Militer XVI/Pattimura, abbreviated Kodam XVI/Pattimura, is the Defense Regional Command which contains Maluku Islands.
Lieutenant General (Ret.) Hinsa Siburian is an Indonesian government official and former military officer. He served as Chief of National Cyber and Crypto Agency beginning on 21 May 2019, replacing Major General (Ret.) Dr. Djoko Setiadi.
Lieutenant General Raden Himawan Soetanto, M. Hum. was a high-ranking officer of the Indonesian Army and former Commander of the Indonesian Army Strategic Reserve Command.
General (Ret.) Widjojo Soejono was a four-star rank general in the Indonesian Army and the former Commander of Puspasus from 1967 to 1970.
Lt. Gen. Ahmad Yunus Mokoginta, commonly known as A. Y. Mokoginta, was an Indonesian military officer and a signatory to the Petition of 50, coming from an aristocratic family in Bolaang Mongondow.
Hamim Tohari is a military officer from the Indonesian Army. He is currently the expert staff for environment to the army chief of staff. He served in the position since 31 October 2023. Previously, he was assigned to different military units, including as the Chief of the Army Information Services.
Agus Isrok Mikroj is an Indonesian army general who is currently serving as the Chief of the Army Feasibility Services. He served in the position since 12 December 2023. He began his military career in Kopassus, but was removed from the unit after being convicted for recreational drug use. Upon his release, he was assigned to various positions in the Presidential Security Force, State Intelligence Agency, army territorial units, and the Ministry of Defence.
Muhammad Herindra is an Indonesian retired general who is currently serving as Indonesia's deputy minister of defence under Prabowo Subianto. He has held the office since 23 December 2020.
The Solo Gang refers to Indonesian police and military officers active in the city of Surakarta during the mayoralty of Joko Widodo (2005–2012), who were promoted into high-ranking positions during Widodo's presidency.
Widi Prasetijono is an Indonesian military officer who has served as the commander of the army doctrine, education, and training leadership command since 24 December 2023. Prior to his appointment, Widi served as the commander of the Diponegoro Regional Military Command from 2022 to 2023. Widi entered the army in 1993 and had held command of Kopassus and territorial units. He was noted for his closeness with President Joko Widodo due to his position as Surakarta military commander during the mayoralty of Joko Widodo and as Joko Widodo's aide-de-camp.
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