In Papua, TNI Commander General Andika Reveals The Number Of Kodim Is Less

TNI Commander General Andika Perkasa. (ANTARA/Evarukdijati)

JAYAPURA - The TNI Commander General Andika Perkasa admitted that the number of military district commandos (kodim) in Papua is still lacking because on average one Korem oversees 10 Kodim.

General Andika said, in Papua currently one Korem only has three to five Kodim with a wide working area so that it will gradually be added.

"However, to overcome this, the current task force organization organized by TNI Headquarters will carry out its main tasks and organic functions," said TNI General Andika in Jayapura, Wednesday, December 1.

He said that ideally there are 30 Kodim in Papua because one Kodim oversees 10 Kodim and it will be prepared in stages.

Therefore, the task force that will be held will be the Kodim and Koramil whose duties and functions are territorial as well as the TNI-AL Task Force which will be part of the TNI-AL base and the TNI-AU base for units from the TNI-AU.

Currently in Indonesia there are 15 Kodam with 45 Korem, 333 Kodim and 3630 Koramil.

It will be added gradually, considering that the addition of new Kodim is not only for personnel but also for supporting infrastructure and infrastructure.

Regarding the handling of armed civilian groups that often disturb civilians and security forces, General TNI Andika admitted that he would prioritize social communication so as not to fall victim.

Law enforcement in the region uses applicable law and is related to acts of violence committed by groups that deprive humanity of values, so let the international community judge.

"In Congo, Africa, TNI soldiers can deploy 1,600 militia with three figures without bloodshed, why can't in Papua," said Andika, stating that soldiers must be professional and uphold human values.

The Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, General Andika Perkasa, since Tuesday, November 30, has made a working visit to Jayapura to review the implementation of the COVID-19 vaccination celebration which was carried out in three different locations.

The three locations where the COVID-19 vaccination was carried out were in the multi-purpose building of the Silat Papare Sentani Air Base, Jayapura Regency and two in the Jayapura City area, namely at the Trisila Lantamal X field and at the Marthen Indey RST.