Back to the barracks

Back to the barracks

From Rakyat Merdeka

When the military had a dual function role, nearly all
strategic as well as functional positions, from state departments
to the subdistrict level, were held by military personnel. This
resulted in conflicts between civilians and the military.

Now the situation is reversed. The soldiers have returned to
their barracks. Their duty is to safeguard the nation's
sovereignty, while security matters are handled by the police.

This civilianization seems to have gone too far. Freedom in
democracy is being used at the expense of efficiency. The
Indonesian Military (TNI) are being deprived of its role in the
government.

It goes without saying that to protect this country, TNI is
still needed. TNI must not be indifferent to national issues.

SOEPRODJO

Jakarta