JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that TNI commanders and commanders must lead troops from the front row. They cannot lead troops from behind.
The TNI elites, according to Prabowo, must set an example because they are considered the best soldiers.
This was conveyed by Prabowo during the Military Operational and Honorary Forces Ceremony at the Special Forces Education and Training Center (Pusdiklatpassus) of the Indonesian Army, Batujajar, West Bandung Regency, West Java.
"As leaders, they must lead from the front. The TNI Commander, commander of the TNI troops, commanders and brigades, commanders and battalions lead from the front, lead in the midst of troops, always in the most dangerous places, always in the most critical places. No commander of the troops is leading from behind," Prabowo said, Sunday, August 10.
The former Danjen Kopassus advised the TNI leadership to take care of their subordinates as well as possible. In fact, they need to be seen as their own biological children.
"Pimin well, take good care of them, train them well, train them hard, but not with cruelty," said Prabowo.
According to Prabowo, the world is currently facing uncertainty. War between countries is happening everywhere. The former Minister of Defense emphasized that Indonesia does not side with any block. Therefore, for Prabowo, Indonesia must have a strong defense system.
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"That's why today I inaugurated six new Kodam commanders, 20 new brigade commanders, and 100 new development territorial battalions. I have appointed commanders, commanders and brigades, selected people," explained Prabowo.
On that occasion, Prabowo asked all parties not to forget history. Where, it was noted that Indonesia had been colonized for hundreds of years. Therefore, Prabowo views Indonesia's resilience after independence needs to be protected by army forces.
"Therefore, our nation needs a strong army. No nation is independent without a strong army," he continued.
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