47 TNI AD Pati Promoted, KSAD Asked to Leave Routine and Master Technology

JAKARTA - The Chief of Staff of the Army (KSAD) General TNI Maruli Simanjuntak emphasized that the promotion should not stop as a formality of the post. In front of 47 high-ranking TNI AD officers who were promoted, KSAD Maruli asked the leaders to leave the routine work pattern, dare to innovate, and quickly adapt to technological developments.

The message was conveyed by the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (KSAD) while leading the 47th Promotion Report of TNI AD high-ranking officers at the Army Headquarters, Jakarta, Friday, March 27, 2026.

Of the total 47 high-ranking officers who were promoted, 20 were serving outside the structure of the TNI AD and the other 27 were within the organizational structure. They consist of 2 high-ranking officers with the rank of lieutenant general, 13 major generals, and 32 brigadier generals.

In his message, the KSAD emphasized that officers holding leadership positions must be able to encourage the progress of units and improve the professionalism of soldiers. This demand, according to him, is increasingly important in the midst of the push for the modernization of the main tools of the TNI AD weapons system.

"With the rank of high-ranking officer, officers must start thinking holistically, looking at the condition of the nation and the Army in particular, and being able to determine the real steps that can be taken. Everyone must play a role and be able to implement the experience they have, as well as avoid routines that can hinder the progress of the unit," said KSAD Maruli.

He also asked senior officers to continue to improve their capacity and ability to adapt to changes in the strategic environment. According to him, this is important so that the TNI AD is still able to carry out its duties to maintain state sovereignty while supporting government programs.

Apart from leadership, the KSAD emphasized the importance of maintaining solidity and synergy, both within the TNI and with other institutions. He also mentioned that unit improvement and soldier welfare remained a concern, including through the house ownership program and the construction of infrastructure such as bridges that are also beneficial to the community.