Different Explanation about Alert One, Commission I of the DPR asked the TNI leadership to improve the delivery of information to the public

Member of Commission I of the DPR TB Hasanuddin highlighted the emergence of differences in explanations in the TNI environment regarding the issue of the 1 alert status which was later widely reported. According to him, internal communication and the delivery of information to the public need to be improved so as not to cause confusion in the community.

This was conveyed by TB Hasanuddin in response to a telegram letter from the TNI commander regarding the 1 alert status which was denied by the Head of the Army Unit (KSAD).

"If there is indeed a difference in explanation as it appears in the public, it is better to improve coordination internally. Don't let the information that comes out confuse the people," said TB Hasanuddin in his statement, Monday, March 9.

TB Hasanuddin assessed that it was important for the TNI to provide a clear, coordinated, and transparent explanation to the public. According to him, issues related to military readiness are often sensitive and easily lead to speculation if they are not explained properly.

"Therefore, I hope that the TNI can convey information in a more coordinated manner so that the public can get a complete explanation and not give rise to various interpretations," said TB Hasanuddin.

The retired Major General of the TNI said that the standby status in the TNI environment is basically a standard mechanism for soldier readiness, which can be enforced for various purposes, both training and anticipation of possible assignments. TB Hasanuddin said there are three levels of readiness, namely Standby Three, Standby Two, and Standby One.

"Alert Three is a condition that is still relatively normal. In this condition, unit activities run as usual without any special concentration of troops. Meanwhile, Alert Two shows a higher level of readiness. Usually, some of the forces are already in standby mode, while the other ones continue to carry out routine activities," he explained.

"Level One is the highest level of readiness. In this condition, all troops have concentrated, alutsista has been prepared, and personal logistics have been prepared. In general, soldiers prepare basic supplies and personnel logistics for the needs of about five to seven days so that the troops are ready to be deployed whenever the command orders," he continued.

TB Hasanuddin emphasized that the TNI alert does not require approval or consultation with the DPR, because the status of alert only relates to the level of readiness of soldiers.

"However, if this readiness will be used for military operations (OMP) or military operations other than war (OMSP), then its use must be approved by the DPR in accordance with Law Number 3 of 2025 (the result of the revision of Law Number 34 of 2004)," said TB Hasanuddin.

Previously, a telegram letter circulated instructing the TNI to be on standby status 1. The information is said to be related to the development of the conflict situation in the Middle East as well as the consideration of the TNI leadership regarding the national security situation.

Head of the TNI Information Center (Kapuspen) Brigjen TNI Aulia Dwi Nasrullah explained that the instruction was part of an effort to maintain the operational readiness of the TNI as mandated by law.

According to him, one of the main tasks of the TNI is to protect the Indonesian nation from threats and interference against the integrity of the nation and state, so that the TNI must have a high level of operational readiness.

However, when confirmed by the media crew, the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army (KSAD), General TNI Maruli Simanjuntak, actually stated that there was no telegram letter from the TNI Commander regarding the status of the alert.