Harmony on Display: Rifle Column Forms '80 Years of Polri' at Bhayangkara Day
The 80th Bhayangkara Day commemoration featured a rifle drill formation that shaped the text ‘80 Years of Polri’. The rifle drill performance served as one of the primary attractions presented by Polri members during the event.
The 80th Bhaylagara Day ceremony was held at the Brimob Polri Training Centre (Satlat) in Cikeas, Bogor, West Java, on Wednesday (1/7/2026). In the presence of President Prabowo Subianto and invited guests, hundreds of personnel moved simultaneously with a measured tempo.
Every formation change was executed flawlessly. The personnel demonstrated high levels of coordination, discipline, and cohesion. The performance culminated in the formation of the text ‘80 Years of Polri’, symbolising eight decades of the National Police’s journey in maintaining security, enforcing the law, and providing protection, guidance, and service to the community.
According to a statement from Polri received by detikcom, every sequence of the drill carries a philosophical meaning regarding how an institution is built through consistent discipline, solid coordination, and the ability of all personnel to move towards a common goal. These values serve as the foundation that Polri continues to uphold in facing increasingly complex security challenges.
“The formation of the number 80 serves as a marker that eight decades is not merely a passage of time, but a reflection of the maturity of an organisation that continues to grow. Amidst changes in the strategic environment, technological developments, and increasing public expectations for public services, Polri continues to undergo transformation through the strengthening of professionalism, organisational modernisation, and the improvement of service quality,” the written statement from Polri read.
The rifle drill also reflects the philosophy that Polri is a single entity working in harmony. No movement is performed in isolation, and no step is taken without coordination.
Behind the performance lies the message that the modernisation of Polri is not only realised through the use of technology or the strengthening of infrastructure. Transformation is also built through the formation of an organisational culture that places discipline, integrity, loyalty, and professionalism as the primary foundations in every execution of duty.
“With such a culture, Polri continues to strengthen its ability to respond to evolving security challenges while meeting public expectations for services that are increasingly fast, transparent, and humane,” it stated.
The uniformity of movement in the rifle drill also serves as an important symbol that the progress of an organisation can only be achieved if all its elements move in the same direction. Just as a formation is able to shape itself with precision, every working unit within the Polri environment is required to build synergy, maintain solidarity, and work in an integrated manner to safeguard the interests of the community, the nation, and the state.
Ultimately, the rifle drill performance was more than just a ceremonial display to captivate invited guests. The attraction served as a representation of Polri’s long journey of transformation—an institution that continues to move forward, maintaining harmony in every step, and strengthening its commitment to providing tireless service to the community.