1.202 TNI AD Youth Officers Appointed, Kasad Anticipates Best Service for Nation and Society

Kasad when appointing 1,202 Junior Officers (Paja) of the Indonesian Army graduates of the Officer Training Education (Diktukpa) Wave I of the 2026 Budget Year. (Dispenad)

JAKARTA - The Chief of Staff of the Army (Kasad) General TNI Maruli Simanjuntak, M.Sc., expects the best service of the TNI AD junior officers for the nation and the community wherever they are assigned.

This was conveyed by the Chief of Staff when appointing 1,202 TNI AD Junior Officers (Paja) graduates of the Officer Training Education (Diktukpa) Wave I of the 2026 Fiscal Year in a ceremony that took place in the rain but was full of solemnity and pride, at Wiradhika Square, Secapaad, Bandung, Thursday (30/4) evening.

The inauguration, which was marked by the taking of oaths according to their respective religions and beliefs and the reading of the Officer's Oath, was attended by 1,152 male soldiers and 50 female soldiers of the Army Corps (Kowad), after completing the entire series of education well.

In his message, the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian National Army, General Maruli, emphasized that the success of completing education is the first step of a great responsibility as an officer.

The junior officers are required to continue to develop leadership skills, improve professionalism, and maintain the honor of the TNI AD institution.

Kasad when appointing 1,202 Junior Officers (Paja) of the Indonesian Army graduates of the Officer Training Education (Diktukpa) Wave I of the 2026 Budget Year. (Dispenad)

"I remind you all, we are proud and we hope your dedication in the future. I want in the future, to be able to get good news, extraordinary news with what you do for the country, for the nation and for the surrounding community wherever you serve," said Kasad, launching the information from the Indonesian Army Public Relations Service, Friday (1/5).

Furthermore, Kasad conveyed his hope to the newly appointed officers to uphold the Sapta Marga, the Soldier's Oath and the 8 TNI Obligations by practicing the science, values of soldiery, and the spirit of dedication that they have obtained during their education as well as showing the character, ability and quality of leadership that can be relied on.

They are expected to become professional field leaders, resilient, and have high integrity in carrying out their duties of service to the nation and state.

On this occasion, the Chief of Staff also gave awards to the best student officers (Pasis) who had achieved brilliant achievements during their education.

In the inauguration of Prasetya Perwira Diktukpa Secapa AD this time, the best-ranking male officers in attitude, behavior and basic Tripola were achieved by Letda Inf Ahmad Kori from the Kopassus unit.

For knowledge and skills achieved by Letda Inf Iman Satrio from the Kopassus unit; and the best physical aspect achieved by Letda Inf M. Agung David from the Kopassus unit

Meanwhile, from the Kowad officers, the best rank of attitude and behavior aspects and the basic Tripola was achieved by Letda Caj (K) Santika from Kodam Jaya; the knowledge and skills aspect was achieved by Letda Cku Wiwit S. from Kodam IV/Diponegoro; and the best physical aspect winner Letda Caj (K) Herawati from Kopassus.

With the inauguration of these junior officers, it is hoped that the TNI AD will be stronger in facing the dynamics of future tasks and continue to make a real contribution in maintaining the sovereignty and integrity of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia.