Legacy of Try Sutrisno's Service: From Army Chief of Staff, Commander of the Armed Forces, to Vice President
The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Army announced the passing of General (retired) Try Sutrisno, the sixth Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia. The distinguished military figure passed away at RSPAD Gatot Soebroto Hospital in Jakarta on Monday, 2 March at 06:58 WIB.
Brigadier General Donny Pramono, Head of Army Information Services (Kadispenad), stated that Sutrisno’s death represented a significant loss for both the TNI institution and the Indonesian nation. Try Sutrisno was widely recognised as a senior military officer with an extensive and distinguished record of service.
“The late general was a leader characterised by firmness, simplicity, and integrity. His exemplary conduct and dedication will continue to live as values within the hearts of Army personnel,” said Donny in an official statement on Monday, 2 March 2026.
A graduate of the Army Engineering Academy in 1959, Sutrisno progressed through his military career via various operational assignments, eventually reaching the pinnacle of the TNI Army as Chief of Staff of the Army (KSAD) during 1986–1988. Under his leadership, the TNI Army focused on strengthening professionalism, discipline, and unit cohesion.
Sutrisno’s military career reached its zenith when he was entrusted with the position of Commander of the Armed Forces (Panglima ABRI, now TNI) from 1988–1993. Following his retirement from military service, he was given the mandate to serve as the sixth Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, serving alongside President Soeharto during 1993–1998.
For TNI Army personnel, Try Sutrisno exemplified the highest loyalty to the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI). His consistency in maintaining national unity and his humility despite holding strategic positions served as inspiration across generations within the military establishment.
The TNI Army called upon the entire nation to pray that the late general would find the best place beside Almighty God. “His passing leaves a legacy of service that will forever be remembered in the history of the TNI and the journey of the Indonesian nation,” concluded Donny.
Sutrisno’s remains were to be buried at the Kalibata Heroes’ Cemetery (TMP Kalibata) in South Jakarta on the day of his passing.
Condolences were expressed by various political figures, including the Chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKB) Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar, the PKB fraction chairman in the People’s Consultative Assembly Jazilul Fawaid, and Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Correctional Affairs Yusril Ihza Mahendra.