TNI Commander Orders Soldiers' Service Houses Must Be Habitable

JAKARTA - The Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, General TNI Andika Perkasa, has ordered his staff to continue to oversee the construction of the military's official housing so that it meets the established standards and is livable.

The commander emphasized the order when he directly inspected the construction of official residences for soldiers at the 4th Cavalry Battalion/Kijang Cakti in Bandung, West Java, reported by Antara, Thursday, February 24.

"Mas Gordon, this must be done (guarding the construction of official residences) properly. Don't let any money come in. Be careful, don't play games, because we make this as beautiful as possible for the members," said the Commander in Chief when giving directions. to the 4th Cavalry Battalion Commander/KC Lieutenant Colonel Christian Gordon Rambu.

During this activity, the Commander checked all the completeness of the building, from the structure to the interior of the official residence.

Andika also asked the contractor responsible for the construction of the official house to repair the damaged parts, and replace the window model.

At first, the windows installed by the contractor were of the non-openable type. However, the Commander in Chief considered that the model was not appropriate, because the house must have an adequate air circulation system, so he ordered the model to be changed into a window that could be opened and closed.

Not only that, the Commander also asked the contractor to repair the electrical installations that are currently still being installed on top of the house.

Andika, who was accompanied by his wife Hetty Andika Perkasa during the activity, instructed the installation of electrical installations and cables to be planted below ground level.

"I want it to be like (the official residence) in Yogyakarta. These cables (above) should no longer exist," said Andika.

Meanwhile, representatives of contractors who welcomed the arrival of the Panglima reported that construction had progressed to 68 percent.

"68 percent because this (project) is multi-year (plural years, ed.) yes," said the Commander in Chief in response to information from the contractor.

Later, the minimalist-style official house will be given to enlisted soldiers and non-commissioned officers in the 4th Cavalry Battalion/Kijang Cakti.