The Palace Asks General Andika Perkasa To Do This After Being Inaugurated As Commander Of The Indonesian Armed Forces

JAKARTA - Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko asked Army Chief of Staff (KSAD), General Andika Perkasa, to step on the gas immediately after being sworn in as TNI (Army) Commander replacing Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto.

Moeldoko said there were several things that Andika had to do when he served for approximately 400 days as TNI Commander. One of them is to carry out the internal reorganization of the TNI.

"There are several things that should have been prepared, including that he will regenerate. Because at the end of his term of office, Mr. President will leave a legacy of a reorganization order that will mature in the future", said Moeldoko to reporters, Friday, November 5.

Not only that but Andika Perkasa is also required to evaluate his reorganization. Moeldoko said that this method could be done by listening to input in the field and this input was then reviewed.

Next, the former TNI Commander also said that Andika must further improve strength building by doing several things, including joint exercises. This must be done so that the TNI is always ready to face the challenges that exist.

"So I want to explain that two different things are being handled. The Chief of Staff of the Forces in the development of operational capabilities, logistical capabilities, personnel, territory, and so on. That's the realm of the Chiefs of Staff of the Forces", said Moeldoko.

"Meanwhile, the realm of the TNI Commander is building strength. So the prepared strength is fostered so that it is always on operational alert, for example conducting joint exercises. That is strength building", he added.

In addition, Andika Perkasa continued, Moeldoko must also be able to regulate the use of force so that each dimension such as land, sea, and air will be more stable in the future in carrying out their duties.

"Lastly, there is the issue of the welfare of soldiers which needs to be improved from time to time", he explained.

He believes that Andika will be able to carry out all her duties well even though she only served for more than a year because she will retire in 2022.

"He must have prepared himself to organize as optimally as possible by preparing an agenda that will be carried out", concluded Moeldoko.