Fall In Northern Bali Waters, KRI Nanggala-402 Crew Gets Promotion And Jalasena Star

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) confirmed that the 53 crew of the KRI Nanggala submarine that sank in waters north of Bali received promotions. In addition, the crew of this ship will also receive a service star as a form of respect.

"The state will award a promotion to one level higher and Bintang Jasa Jalasena for the dedication and sacrifice of the best soldier," Jokowi said in a press conference broadcast on the YouTube account of the Presidential Secretariat, Monday, April 26.

What is meant by Jalasena Service Star is a sign of honor given to members of the Navy in the military field who show extraordinary abilities, wisdom, and services beyond the call of duty without prejudice to their main duties.

Apart from giving promotions, the education of the 53 children of the KRI Nanggala-402 crew who died will also be guaranteed.

"The government will also guarantee the education of the sons and daughters of the KRI Nanggala-402 judges to the undergraduate level," said Jokowi.

On that occasion, the former governor of DKI Jakarta said that the crew of the German-made submarine were the best sons of the nation.

"On behalf of the government and all Indonesian people, I would like to express my deep sorrow for the deaths of 53 Indonesian Navy soldiers at KRI Nanggala-402 in carrying out their duties," he said.

Furthermore, Jokowi also expressed his gratitude to all parties who have made their best efforts to search for the submarine. This was also conveyed to the international community who had provided assistance during the search mission.

"I would also like to thank and appreciate the assistance from friendly countries in cooperation, hard work in the search for the KRI Nanggala-402," he said.

As previously reported, TNI Commander Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto on the fifth day of the search or on Sunday, April 25, announced that 53 soldiers on board the KRI Nanggala-402 submarine were declared dead in their duties.

The announcement was made after the search team found a number of authentic evidence that showed the KRI Nanggala-402 sank at a depth of 838 meters and the hull of the ship was split into three parts.

"Based on the authentic evidence, it can be stated that the KRI Nanggala-402 has drowned and all of its crew have died. Therefore, with deep sadness as the TNI commander, I declare that 53 personnel on board KRI Nanggala-402 have died," he said. TNI commander during a press conference at Base Ops Lanud I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Bali.

"Hiu Kencana's best soldiers have died while carrying out their duties in the waters north of Bali. On behalf of all soldiers and TNI extended families as TNI commander, I would like to convey my deepest condolences to all the families of the fallen soldiers. May God the Greatest give sincerity, patience and fortitude, "added Hadi.

Of the 53 TNI soldiers, including 49 crew members (ABK), one unit commander, and three weapons personnel.

The 53 KRI Nanggala-402 personnel who died in the task, namely:

1. Heri Oktavian - Lieutenant Colonel (P) - Commander of KRI Nanggala-402

2. Eko Firmanto - Marine Major (P)

3. Wisnu Subiyantoro - Major Marine (T)

4.John Heri - Captain of the Sea (E)

5. I Gede Kartika - Marine Captain (P)

6. Muhadi - Sea Lettu (F)

7. Ady Sonata - Lettu Laut (P)

8. Imam Adi - Lettu Laut (P)

9. Anang Sutriatno - Lettu Laut (T)

10. Adhi Laksmono - Letda Laut (E)

11. Munawir - Letda Laut (P)

12. Rhesa Tri - Letda Laut (T)

13. Rintoni - Letda Laut (T)

14. M Susanto - Letda Laut (P)

15. Ruswanto - Serka Bah

16. Yoto Eki Setiawan - Sertu Bah

17. Ardi Ardiansyah - Sertu Ttu

18. Achmad Faisal - Sertu Kom

19. Willy Ridwan Santoso - Sertu Kom

20. M Rusdiyansyah - Sertu Eko

21. Ryan Yogie Pratama - Sertu Eki

22. Dedi Hari Susilo - Sertu Mes

23. Bambang Priyanto - Serda Bah

24. Purwanto - Serda Kom

25. Eko Prasetiyo - Serda Kom

26. Harmanto - Serda Ttu

27. Lutfi Anang - Serda Ttu

28. Dwi Nugroho - Serda Atf

29. Pandu Yudha Kusuma - Serda Ede

30. Misnari - Serda Eta

31. Setyo Wawan - Serda Saa

32. Hendro Purwoto - Serda Lis

33. Guntur Ari Prasetyo - Serda Mes

34. Diyut Subandriyo - Serda Lis

35. Wawan Hermanto - Serda Lis

36. Syahwi Mapala - Serda Lis

37. Wahyu Adiyas - Serda Lis

38. Edi Wibowo - Serda Lis

39. Kharisma DB - Kopda Eta

40. Nugroho Putranto - Kopda Tlg

41. Khoirul Faizin - Kopda Mes

42. Maryono - Kopda Trb

43. Roni Effendi - Klk Eta

44. Distriyan Andy P - KLK Eta

45. Raditaka Margiansyah - KLS Isy

46. Gunadi Fajar R - KLS Isy

47. Denny Richi Sambudi - KLS Nav

48. Muh Faqihudin Munir - KLS Mes

49. Edy Siswanto - KLS Nav

50. Harry Setyawan - Marine Colonel (P) - Dansatsel

51. Irfan Suri - Lieutenant Colonel (E)

52.Whilly - Major of the Sea (E)

53. Suheri - PNS