General Andika Immediately Carry Out Fit & Proper Test, Papua And Maritime Security Issues Will Be Investigated

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JAKARTA - Commission I of the Indonesian House of Representatives will hold a fit and proper test for the candidate for the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, General Andika Perkasa, on Saturday, November 6. There are a number of issues that will be asked by the defense commission, from issues of Papuan security to maritime security of the archipelago.

The House of Representatives Commission I, Christina Aryani, believes that General Andika is able to continue the baton of Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto, who is about to retire. Because, Andika already has experience and track record as Chief of Staff of the Army (KSAD). In addition, he also has good communication skills, is humane and responsive in his performance so far.

"General Andika has made quite a number of breakthroughs that can bring fresh air to the TNI organization in the future," said Christina in a statement in Jakarta, Friday, November 5.

Nevertheless, continued Christina, Commission I of the DPR RI will continue to focus on issues that will be discussed in the fit and proper test tomorrow. Covering security issues in Papua, maritime security, to the implementation of the discourse on the abolition of virginity tests for prospective TNI soldiers.

Regarding the technical Fit and Proper Test, Christina revealed that Commission I of the DPR RI is waiting for an assignment from the DPR's Bamus to start carrying out tests on General Andika.

It is stated that there will be an administrative verification process, factual verification, fit and proper test, as well as plenary meetings for decision making. Then, the results of the plenary session will then be brought to the DPR RI Plenary Meeting.

"The DPR's approval of the proposed commander-in-chief candidate will be submitted to the president no later than 20 days after we receive our approval request," said Christina.

Regarding the dynamics and dimension rotation, the Golkar politician emphasized that the appointment of the TNI Commander was the president's prerogative. Law 34/2004 concerning the TNI, he said, does regulate the possibility of inter-dimensional rotation as TNI Commander, but it is not mandatory.

"We believe that the TNI is professional and ready to carry out the president's decision as the supreme commander," said Christina.