Revision Of The TNI Law Strictly Regulates The Position Of Soldiers In Ministries And Institutions

Apples of members of the Indonesian National Army (TNI)

JAKARTA - The TNI Headquarters emphasized that the mechanisms and criteria for placing active soldiers in ministries and institutions (K/L) in the revision of Law Number 34 of 2004 concerning the Indonesian National Army (UU TNI) will be strictly regulated.

This affirmation was conveyed by the Head of the Indonesian Armed Forces Information Center (Kapuspen) Maj. Gen. Hariyanto in a written statement in Jakarta, Monday, March 17.

"The placement of active soldiers outside the TNI will be strictly regulated so that it remains in line with national interests and does not cause overlapping authorities," he said.

Hariyanto also highlighted changes in the revision of the TNI Law covering the adjustment of the soldier's retirement age limit. This is considering the increasing life expectancy of the Indonesian people so that soldiers who are still productive can continue to serve without hampering regeneration within the TNI.

"The adjustment of the retirement age limit is a solution so that soldiers who still have optimal abilities can still serve, while maintaining a balance of leadership regeneration in the TNI," he added regarding the revision of the TNI Law, one of which regulates the position of active soldiers in ministries and institutions.

Hariyanto emphasized that the revision of the TNI Law aims to increase the effectiveness of the main tasks of the TNI without overlapping with other institutions, as well as facing more strategic military and non-military threats. "Revision of the TNI Law is a strategic need so that the duties and roles of the TNI are more structured and adaptive to the challenges of the times," he said.

In addition, Hariyanto emphasized the TNI's commitment to upholding civilian supremacy, as stated by the TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto in a meeting with Commission I of the DPR on Thursday (13/3/2025). The TNI is committed to maintaining a balance between the role of the military and civilian authorities, and remains professional in carrying out its duties.

The public is also advised not to be easily provoked by news containing hatred and slander related to the discussion of the revision of the TNI Law.

"The TNI invites all elements of the nation to maintain unity and not easily pitted against each other. We must maintain national stability together," concluded Hariyanto regarding the revision of the TNI Law, one of which regulates the position of active soldiers in ministries and institutions.