Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto: I Say Goodbye To Resign, I Will Keep The Unitary State Of The Republic Of Indonesia

Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto/PHOTO VIA ANTARA

JAKARTA - The old TNI (Army) commander, Marshal TNI Hadi Tjahjanto, reminded high-ranking officers (Pati) of the TNI to place the TNI as the glue of pluralism in maintaining national unity.

"Keep and place the TNI as the glue of pluralism in maintaining the unity and integrity of the Indonesian nation", said Marshal Hadi when holding an exit briefing with TNI high-ranking officers both face-to-face and virtual, at the TNI Academy Mako Hall, TNI Headquarters, Cilangkap, East Jakarta, quoted by Antara from a press release, Wednesday, November 17.

Marshal TNI Hadi also advised the High-ranking military officer to continue their best service to the TNI, nation and state.

"Still sticking to the Sapta Marga, the Soldier's Oath and the 8 mandatory TNI", said Marshal Hadi.

TNI Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto will hand over the TNI banner to the new TNI commander, General TNI Andika Perkasa.

With the inauguration of General TNI Andika Perkasa as TNI Commander by President Joko Widodo at the State Palace, today the TNI Commander in "de jure" is General TNI Andika Perkasa.

"Thus tomorrow I will traditionally hand over the TNI banner to the new TNI Commander General Andika Perkasa", said Marshal Hadi.

This exit briefing activity is a tradition that must be adhered to because it is to maintain a close relationship between seniors and juniors, as a very good tradition within the TNI.

According to him, the position of TNI Commander is a strategic position. Therefore, to determine the new TNI Commander is based on the president's proposal and with the approval of the Indonesia House of Representatives.

TNI Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto thanked all ranks of the TNI from officers to enlisted personnel and TNI civil servants for their dedication and loyalty during their tenure of 3 years and 11 months.

"I said goodbye to the military service, but we are still part of our spirit to keep the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia intact", said the former Air Force Chief of Staff (KSAU).