Golkar Supports Revision Of TNI Law, Focuses On Professionalism And Regeneration

JAKARTA The Golkar Party faction in the DPR RI expressed its readiness to observe the planned revision of Law Number 34 of 2004 concerning the Indonesian National Army (TNI). This was conveyed by Member of Commission I DPR RI, Nurul Arifin, who also serves as Chair of the Golkar Party's Opinion Raising Media (MPO).

Nurul revealed that his faction was watching the Problem Inventory List (DIM) for the revision of the TNI Law which had been received by the DPR from the government. According to him, there are several articles that are of primary concern, namely Article 3, Article 7, Article 47, and Article 53.

"We at the Golkar faction are ready to discuss and revise the TNI Law so that it is more relevant to the times. There are several articles that are our main concern, but we will also comb through other articles that are included in the revision," said Nurul in Jakarta, Thursday (12/3).

Nurul explained that Article 3 of the TNI Law needs special attention because it relates to the coordination and position of the TNI in the government structure, especially in relations with the President and the Ministry of Defense.

Meanwhile, Article 7 which regulates the main tasks of the TNI, including military operations other than war, is also a part that needs to be studied more deeply. Several tasks such as handling armed separatism, rebellion, and securing national vital objects are points that must be adjusted to modern defense challenges.

"The main task of the TNI must be contextualized with the current conditions, where the challenges of national defense and security are increasingly complex," he continued.

In addition, Article 47 which regulates the position of soldiers in civilian positions is also a concern. Nurul highlighted the rule that soldiers can only occupy civilian positions after retiring or resigning, with several exceptions for certain positions.

"There needs to be adjustments in this regulation so that it remains in line with the principles of TNI professionalism, as well as considering national needs," said Nurul.

One of the important points in the revision of the TNI Law is the change in the rules related to the retirement age limit of soldiers as stipulated in Article 53. Currently, the retirement age of officers is set at 58 years, while for non-commissioned and non-commissioned officers 53 years. However, the proposed revision will make retirement age more varied according to the rank of each soldier.

The following is the proposed change in retirement age in the revision of the TNI Law: - Tamtama: 56 years - NCO: 57 years - Officer to Lieutenant Colonel: 58 years - Colonel: 59 years - Star officer 1: maximum 60 years - Star officer 2: maximum 61 years - Star officer 3: maximum 62 years

According to Nurul, this proposal aims to adapt to the times and ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of leadership regeneration within the TNI.

"We want to ensure that the rules regarding retirement age continue to provide a balance between regeneration within the TNI and the experience of senior soldiers," he explained.

Nurul emphasized that the revision of the TNI Law aims to improve the performance and professionalism of the TNI, so that this state defense institution can be more adaptive in facing various challenges in the future.

"We want to ensure that the TNI remains relevant to the times, both in terms of technology, defense strategies, and policies related to national resilience," he concluded.

With the readiness of the Golkar faction to discuss this revision, it is hoped that the new TNI Law can further strengthen the position of the TNI as the front guard of national defense.