The Succession of TNI Commander Pangdam Jaya So what? This said the observer

Bisnis.com, JAKARTA – TNI Commander Hadi Tjahjanto will soon be retiring or retiring as an active officer.

This has led to various assumptions about who has a chance to take over the TNI command. Accusations emerged in the community that Kasad’s general, Andika Perkasa, had the opportunity to become a TNI commander. So far, the public has not mentioned any other names.

Meanwhile, according to Paramadina University political communication expert Hendri Satrio, the TNI Commander-in-Chief must be rotated.

“Actually, Pak Jokowi understands succession better, but it is circulating among the public that it is better if the commander changes the army. [Gatot Nurmantyo], Mr. Hadi [Tjahjanto] of the Air Force, now it is the turn of the Navy, “Hendri told Bisnis, on Wednesday (11/25/2020).

Succession within TNI will generally be followed by a change in subsequent ranks. So what position will the current Pangdam Jaya, Major General TNI Dudung Abdurachman, fill?

Regarding the career opportunities of the commander of the Jayakarta (Pangdam Jaya) military region, Major General Dudung Abdurachman, which have been widely reported recently, Hendri shared his views.

Hendri said that Major General Dudung Abdurachman may become Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army (Kasad). However, the conditions must be met first, one of which is the last rank.

“If asked, Mr. Dudung has a chance [menjadi Kasad] yes, as long as the star level is sufficient, there is a possibility. It is up to Pak Jokowi, “he said.

At least Kasad’s position is held by a four-star High Officer (Pati) with the rank of General TNI. Meanwhile, for the post of Wakasad in the place of a three-star High Officer with the rank of Lieutenant General of the TNI.

As previously reported, Dudung’s name became popular recently in the community because he dared to order the removal of the Rizieq Shihab billboards.

It is known that Dudung only served as Pangdam Jaya in July 2020. With the last rank of Major General, Dudung replaces Pangdam Jaya, Major General Eko Margiyono, who currently serves as Commander of the Army Strategic Command (Pangkostrad).