Grief Nanggala-402, Chairman Of The MPR: Don't Buy Used Alutsista, Soldiers Must Not Die Again In Training!

JAKARTA - Chairman of the Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly Bambang Soesatyo (Bamsoet) asked the government through the Ministry of Defense together with the TNI to conduct a comprehensive evaluation, especially the maintenance and maintenance system for the main weapon system (Alutsista).

"We are not allowed to buy used goods anymore. If necessary, an audit of the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) system is carried out. So that in the future there will be no more soldiers' lives who have died in training," said Bamsoet to reporters. Monday, April 26th.

The chairman of the 20th DPR also mourned the death of 53 KRI Nanggala-402 personnel who had been declared patrolling forever. He encouraged the evacuation of the bodies of all soldiers and the shipwrecks that sank at a depth of 838 meters in the waters north of Bali Island, to be carried out.

Moreover, he said, currently Indonesia has received assistance from an international submarine search and rescue operation organization, namely the International Submarine Escape and Rescue Liaison Office (Ismerlo).

Bamsoet also invites Muslims to perform unseen prayers in congregation or in private, as well as pray for the 53 crew of the KRI Nanggala-402 submarine. "Likewise, adherents of other religions can say prayers according to the teachings of their respective religions and beliefs," he said.

In addition, the recipient of the Brevet Hiu Kencana as an honorary citizen of the Indonesian Navy supports the plan of the TNI Commander Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto, who will provide a gradual promotion to all KRI Nanggalaz402 personnel who have died in state duties.

"God willing, the various services they have given to the country, are recorded as additional acts of worship by God Almighty. For the families who have been left behind, hopefully they will remain steadfast and accept their departure. The families who are left behind must be proud because they are patriots of the nation's pride, devoted to dedication. himself as a soldier who maintains the sovereignty of the country, "said Bamsoet.

According to the Golkar politician, the state must also be present and must not forget the dedication of the KRI Nanggala-402 soldiers. One form can be done by paying special attention to the family that is left behind.

In addition to promotion, the Head of the FKPPI State Defense Agency assessed that the government through the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture together with the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Ministry of Education and Culture could also provide educational scholarships to the daughters of KRI Nanggala 402 personnel.

"So that the future of the sons and daughters of the KRI Nanggala 402 soldiers can be guaranteed," said Bamsoet.