President Prabowo Urges TNI Commanders to Lead by Example

President Prabowo Subianto delivered a stern message to the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) commanders, emphasizing the importance of leading by example during critical situations. Speaking at a military ceremony in West Bandung, Prabowo reminded the elite commanders that they must be physically present among their troops, even in the most dangerous places, to set a shining example for everyone. He also urged the newly appointed commanders to take care of their subordinates, treating them like their own children, and to train them with discipline but without resorting to cruelty.

Key Takeaways:

President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the importance of TNI commanders leading by example during critical situations, being physically present among their troops to set a shining example.
He reminded commanders that no leader should command from behind their subordinates, emphasizing the need to be the best soldier and set a shining example.
Prabowo urged newly appointed commanders to take care of their subordinates, treating them like their own children, and to train them with discipline but without resorting to cruelty.
The President appointed several new commanders, including General Tandyo Budi Revita as TNI Deputy Commander, Lieutenant General Djon Afriandi as Commander of the Special Forces (Kopassus), and Lieutenant General Endi Supardi as Commander of the Marine Corps (TNI AL).
Air Marshal Deny Muis was appointed Commander of the Rapid Action Forces Corps (Kopasgat), while Air Marshal Andyawan Martono Putra was named Commander of the newly established National Air Defense Command of the Air Force (TNI-AU).
The ceremony marked the inauguration of new military command areas and organizational units within the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
President Prabowo stressed that the TNI exists by, from, and for the people, dedicating themselves to the people, fighting for the people, and being ready to die for the people.

Statistics:

Number of new commanders appointed: 5
Military command areas and organizational units inaugurated: 3
Newly established National Air Defense Command of the Air Force (TNI-AU): 1
Rapid Action Forces Corps (Kopasgat) commanders: 1
Special Forces (Kopassus) commanders: 1
Marine Corps (TNI AL) commanders: 1
Established dates for the inauguration of new military command areas and organizational units: Not provided

Sources:

ANTARA news agency (no date)