Army Chief Of Staff Emphasized That The Indonesian Army Is Ready To Guard National Development In 2023

Army Chief of Staff (KSAD), TNI General Dudung Abdurachman/ Photo: Rizky Sulistio/ VOI

JAKARTA - Army Chief of Staff (Kasad) General TNI Dudung Abdurachman emphasized that the Indonesian Army as the Patriot of the Republic of Indonesia is ready and serious to support the government in overseeing the running of national development for the realization of the welfare of a just and prosperous society.

This was conveyed when chairing the TNI AD Leadership Meeting (Rapim) which was held at the Jakarta Headquarters, Friday, February 10. The TNI AD Rapim was attended by all echelons of leadership including the Main Command Commander (Pangkotama), Assistant and Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff, Commander and Head of the Central Executive Agency (Dan/Ka Balakpus) to the level of the Korem Commander and the elements of the Chief Staff at the Headquarters level at the Paban level (Abant Regional Office) within the TNI AD with a total number of 174 participants.

The direction was for the Rapim participants, Kasad instructed all ranks of the Indonesian Army to implement the main policies of the 2023 Army Chief of Staff.

Activities that are prioritized by increasing the availability of the number of water points for the community, efforts to reduce the stunting rate in an integrated manner, increase food security, and increase public awareness of disaster response and minimize the risk of disaster losses.

"The policy guidelines that have been established by the Army are the basis for carrying out their duties and always anticipating every dynamics of the strategic environment. To solve every problem that is met wisely, develop innovation through creative and smart ways of thinking and acting for more optimal results," said TNI General Dudung Abdurachman, Friday, February 10.

Kasad also conveyed plans to form new Kodams in each province so that the TNI AD will later have 37 Kodam. Kasad hopes that the program can be realized in 2023.

In addition, Kasad also gave awards to four TNI AD Satkers who received the title of the Corruption Free Region (WBK), namely Puspomad, decentarmed, Brigif PR 18/Trisula Divif 2 Kostrad and Pusdikarhanud Pussenarhanud.

In addition to receiving briefings from Kasad, the participants also received supplies from Deputy Head of BIN Lt. Gen. Teddy Lhaksmana Widya Kusuma.

Previously, it was reported that the TNI AD 2023 Leadership Meeting (Rapim) with the theme "The Indonesian Army Patriot of the Republic of Indonesia who is Professional, Ready to Support National Development" was held at the Army Headquarters (Mabesad), Jakarta, Friday, February 10. The meeting was attended by the Army Chief of Staff (KSAD), General TNI Dudung Abdurachman.

In his statement, TNI General Dudung Abdurachman emphasized that this rapid was in accordance with the direction of the TNI Commander, including the underlying one was the order of the President of the Republic of Indonesia.