President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, has appointed General Tandyo Budi as Deputy Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI). Along with this appointment, he also installed six new Regional Military Command (Kodam) commanders, 20 brigade commanders, and 100 Territorial Development Battalions. During the ceremony, Prabowo presented the Bintang Sakti Medal of Honor to soldiers who demonstrated exceptional integrity.
In his address, Prabowo emphasized the importance of leaders leading from the front. He highlighted that commanders, whether at brigade or battalion level, must set the example for their troops, especially in challenging and dangerous situations. Prabowo rejected the idea of leaders staying behind the lines and stressed the need for them to be with their troops in critical moments.
Furthermore, Prabowo urged military leaders to treat and train their troops with care and respect, akin to how one would nurture their own children. He emphasized the importance of leading, guiding, and training troops effectively without resorting to cruelty.
The president concluded his remarks by reminding everyone of the TNI’s identity and mission. He reaffirmed that the TNI stands as the people’s army, born from and dedicated to serving the people. Prabowo reiterated the commitment of the TNI to protect and defend the people, even to the extent of sacrificing their lives if necessary.
