TNI-Polri Officers Inaugurate, Jokowi's Message: Understand Future Defense Strategies

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) inaugurated TNI and Polri officers in the year 2022. Jokowi advised all officers to understand defense strategies to technology in the future.

"You must be able to understand the future, understand future defense strategies, face future challenges, master future technology, be smart and skilled according to future needs," said Jokowi.

This was conveyed by Jokowi when he was the inspector of the inauguration ceremony which was held in the courtyard of the State Palace, Jakarta, Thursday, July 14.

Jokowi said that young TNI-Polri officers were candidates for the nation's successor. Especially in their respective institutions.

On the same occasion, Jokowi also asked TNI and Polri officers to always carry out their duties well and always hone their abilities. So, in the future, they will become leaders with character.

"Be a leader with character, be a source of inspiration and an example to put the integrity and interests of the country above all else," he said.

Not to forget, during the inauguration ceremony which was attended by the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo and the TNI Commander Andika Perkasa, the President of the Republic of Indonesia also reminded all young officers of the success that was achieved because of the support from their parents and the state.

"Therefore, promise the motherland to give the best for her. Be devoted to your parents and ask for their blessing and blessing," said Jokowi.

For information, even this inauguration is based on Presidential Decree No. 44 TNI of 2022 and Presidential Decree No. 45 of Polri's 2022 concerning Appointment of Military Academy and Police Academy cadets and cadets to become TNI officers and Polri officers.