New infantry chief installed

New infantry chief installed

JAKARTA (JP): Maj. Kaharudin Wahab was installed yesterday as
the new commander of the Tangerang Infantry Battalion-203/Arya
Kamuning, replacing Lt. Col. Amril Amir.

The installation ceremony was held at the Tangerang Infantry
Battalion headquarters, with Col. Tritamtomo, the commander of
the Jakarta Infantry Brigade/Jaya Sakti, in attendance.

Tritamtomo urged yesterday all soldiers of the Tangerang
Infantry Battalion to improve their skills in preparation for
safeguarding the SEA Games from Oct. 11 to Oct. 18 and the
general assembly of the Peoples Consultative Assembly in March,
next year.

"Skill improvement is needed to enable soldiers to take action
as soon as possible if there is any indication of possible social
unrest," he said.

The Tangerang Infantry Battalion, which is part of the Jakarta
Military Command, played a major role in safeguarding the
Tangerang area during the May general election.

Maj. Kaharudin Wahab worked at the Army's special force
(Kopassus) after finishing his education at Seskoad in Bandung,
while Lt. Col. Amril Amir has been promoted to commander of the
West Jakarta military district. (hhr)