New battalion commander

JAKARTA (JP): City Military chief Maj. Gen. Wiranto installed Maj. Hari Krisnomo as the new commander of the Bekasi-based Field Artillery Battalion 7/105 on Thursday.

Hari Krisnomo, previously chief of staff of the Kerawang Military District in West Java, replaced Lt. Col. Yayat Hidayat, who has been promoted to chief of the Bekasi Military District.

Wiranto said in his speech that quality improvement of a battalion should be realized through the development of both personnel and equipment. A favorable environment helps soldiers carry out their duties in guarding the city, he added.

He demanded that the battalion anticipate and be prepared to face any security disturbances.

To back up the City Military Command, troops of the artillery battalion should be professional and skillful in using weapons in any field, the general said. (29)