JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) confirmed that the 53 crew of the KRI Nanggala submarine that sank in waters north of Bali received promotions. In addition, the crew of this ship will also receive a service star as a form of respect.
"The state will award a promotion to one level higher and Bintang Jasa Jalasena for the dedication and sacrifice of the best soldier," Jokowi said in a press conference broadcast on the YouTube account of the Presidential Secretariat, Monday, April 26.
What is meant by Jalasena Service Star is a sign of honor given to members of the Navy in the military field who show extraordinary abilities, wisdom, and services beyond the call of duty without prejudice to their main duties.
Apart from giving promotions, the education of the 53 children of the KRI Nanggala-402 crew who died will also be guaranteed.
"The government will also guarantee the education of the sons and daughters of the KRI Nanggala-402 judges to the undergraduate level," said Jokowi.
On that occasion, the former governor of DKI Jakarta said that the crew of the German-made submarine were the best sons of the nation.
"On behalf of the government and all Indonesian people, I would like to express my deep sorrow for the deaths of 53 Indonesian Navy soldiers at KRI Nanggala-402 in carrying out their duties," he said.
Furthermore, Jokowi also expressed his gratitude to all parties who have made their best efforts to search for the submarine. This was also conveyed to the international community who had provided assistance during the search mission.
"I would also like to thank and appreciate the assistance from friendly countries in cooperation, hard work in the search for the KRI Nanggala-402," he said.
As previously reported, TNI Commander Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto on the fifth day of the search or on Sunday, April 25, announced that 53 soldiers on board the KRI Nanggala-402 submarine were declared dead in their duties.
The announcement was made after the search team found a number of authentic evidence that showed the KRI Nanggala-402 sank at a depth of 838 meters and the hull of the ship was split into three parts.
"Based on the authentic evidence, it can be stated that the KRI Nanggala-402 has drowned and all of its crew have died. Therefore, with deep sadness as the TNI commander, I declare that 53 personnel on board KRI Nanggala-402 have died," he said. TNI commander during a press conference at Base Ops Lanud I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Bali.
"Hiu Kencana's best soldiers have died while carrying out their duties in the waters north of Bali. On behalf of all soldiers and TNI extended families as TNI commander, I would like to convey my deepest condolences to all the families of the fallen soldiers. May God the Greatest give sincerity, patience and fortitude, "added Hadi.
Of the 53 TNI soldiers, including 49 crew members (ABK), one unit commander, and three weapons personnel.
The 53 KRI Nanggala-402 personnel who died in the task, namely:
1. Heri Oktavian - Lieutenant Colonel (P) - Commander of KRI Nanggala-402
2. Eko Firmanto - Marine Major (P)
3. Wisnu Subiyantoro - Major Marine (T)
4.John Heri - Captain of the Sea (E)
5. I Gede Kartika - Marine Captain (P)
6. Muhadi - Sea Lettu (F)
7. Ady Sonata - Lettu Laut (P)
8. Imam Adi - Lettu Laut (P)
9. Anang Sutriatno - Lettu Laut (T)
10. Adhi Laksmono - Letda Laut (E)
11. Munawir - Letda Laut (P)
12. Rhesa Tri - Letda Laut (T)
13. Rintoni - Letda Laut (T)
14. M Susanto - Letda Laut (P)
15. Ruswanto - Serka Bah
16. Yoto Eki Setiawan - Sertu Bah
17. Ardi Ardiansyah - Sertu Ttu
18. Achmad Faisal - Sertu Kom
19. Willy Ridwan Santoso - Sertu Kom
20. M Rusdiyansyah - Sertu Eko
21. Ryan Yogie Pratama - Sertu Eki
22. Dedi Hari Susilo - Sertu Mes
23. Bambang Priyanto - Serda Bah
24. Purwanto - Serda Kom
25. Eko Prasetiyo - Serda Kom
26. Harmanto - Serda Ttu
27. Lutfi Anang - Serda Ttu
28. Dwi Nugroho - Serda Atf
29. Pandu Yudha Kusuma - Serda Ede
30. Misnari - Serda Eta
31. Setyo Wawan - Serda Saa
32. Hendro Purwoto - Serda Lis
33. Guntur Ari Prasetyo - Serda Mes
34. Diyut Subandriyo - Serda Lis
35. Wawan Hermanto - Serda Lis
36. Syahwi Mapala - Serda Lis
37. Wahyu Adiyas - Serda Lis
38. Edi Wibowo - Serda Lis
39. Kharisma DB - Kopda Eta
40. Nugroho Putranto - Kopda Tlg
41. Khoirul Faizin - Kopda Mes
42. Maryono - Kopda Trb
43. Roni Effendi - Klk Eta
44. Distriyan Andy P - KLK Eta
45. Raditaka Margiansyah - KLS Isy
46. Gunadi Fajar R - KLS Isy
47. Denny Richi Sambudi - KLS Nav
48. Muh Faqihudin Munir - KLS Mes
49. Edy Siswanto - KLS Nav
50. Harry Setyawan - Marine Colonel (P) - Dansatsel
51. Irfan Suri - Lieutenant Colonel (E)
52.Whilly - Major of the Sea (E)
53. Suheri - PNS
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