TNI Commander: Officers Must Be Prepared To Face Threats Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic

TNI Commander Marshal TNI Hadi Tjahjanto while inaugurating and taking the oath of 245 Career Soldier Officers (Pa PK) TNI, at the TNI Headquarters Plaza, Cilangkap, Thursday 15 July. (Antara-HO-Puspen TNI)

JAKARTA - TNI Commander Marshal TNI Hadi Tjahjanto reminded that the Career Soldier Officer (Pa PK) of the TNI is ready to face threats in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and now Emergency PPKM.

"In the midst of a pandemic, we must remain aware of the complex spectrum of threats. As a means of state defense, the TNI must be able to anticipate any developments that occur. For this reason, the development of the TNI's strength focuses on the development of professional TNI human resources," said the TNI Commander at the time inaugurate and take the oath of 245 Career Soldier Officers (Pa PK) TNI, at the TNI Headquarters Plaza, Cilangkap, Thursday 15 July.

According to him, in the future the challenges faced are increasingly dynamic and difficult to predict. The form of threats will develop following technological advances. "The battlefield is not only the physical domain, it has penetrated in the form of non-physical or cyberspace and cyber or outer space. As TNI crew in the future, officers must have a sharp and innovative vision," said the TNI Commander as reported by Antara.

Human Resources

This former Air Force Chief of Staff (Kasau) explained that no matter how great the technology or defense equipment is, the main factor is to remain "The man behind the gun", human resources are the main key in achieving the success of the task.

He reminded the oath that had been uttered by the young officers to be carried out sincerely and sincerely. As a juvenile officer, you will be faced with various dynamics of assignment. "Some of them have served in handling the pandemic before being appointed as officers. That is a form of readiness of an officer and TNI soldier," said Marshal Hadi.

He said he was proud of the dedication, dedication, and fighting spirit of young health workers who have been at the forefront of handling COVID-19. "I'm sure the community really appreciates the service of all officers," he said.

The TNI commander hopes that as a millennial officer who is familiar with technology and social media, he can take advantage of the advantages and conveniences provided to make technology a medium for improving the implementation of tasks, not as a goal.

The TNI commander advised the youth officers to adhere to the Sapta Marga, the Eight Mandatory Armed Forces, and the Soldier's Oath in carrying out their duties. "Always develop your potential and become an adaptive and professional officer and improve your communication skills in cooperation with various elements to become the glue of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika," he concluded.

The inauguration ceremony by the TNI Commander because it was still during the COVID-19 pandemic was also carried out virtually where some officers attended from the Sapta Marga field at the Military Academy in Magelang, Central Java. There are also the best graduates from each generation, namely Army Commander Lt. Czi Muh. Abdul Qohhar, Marine Lieutenant Marine (KH) Muh. Rizky Ruswan Winata, Air Force Lieutenant Sus Habib Herman, and Indonesian Navy Women Marine Lieutenant (KH/W) Nely Yuspita.