Official: Former Kopassus Battalion Commander Now Leads Kodim 0509 Bekasi Regency
The Military District Command (Kodim) 0509/Bekasi Regency has undergone a leadership reshuffle with the arrival of a new commander. The position of District Military Commander (Dandim), previously held by Lieutenant Colonel (Artillery) Sabdo Aji Wibowo, has been transferred to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Michael Ronald, S.I.P., M.H.I.
The handover ceremony took place solemnly at the Kodim 0509/Bekasi Regency headquarters on Friday, 20 February 2026. The leadership transition was not merely a routine rotation but was steeped in military tradition upholding the values of honour and service.
Lieutenant Colonel Michael Ronald previously served as Commander of Battalion Sat 71.2 Kopassus in Cijantung. He now bears new responsibilities as Commander of Kodim 0509/Bekasi Regency, a buffer zone for the capital that continues to grow and evolve.
The atmosphere at the district military headquarters was notably different on Friday morning. Hundreds of personnel in camouflage uniforms stood in neat formation as part of the honorary guard tradition, ready to welcome the new commander warmly and with full ceremony.
Deputy Chief of Staff Major (Infantry) Sukoco received Lieutenant Colonel Michael Ronald and his wife with the draping of a ceremonial sash and the presentation of a flower bouquet. This symbolised the acceptance of the new leader into the broader Kodim 0509 family.
Local cultural values accompanied the occasion. A welcome dance greeted the new commander before he came face to face with his predecessor, Lieutenant Colonel Sabdo Aji Wibowo.
The climax of the ceremony came when Lieutenant Colonel Michael Ronald kissed the Red and White Flag. This tradition serves as a pledge of loyalty, affirming that every act of service by soldiers in the district is devoted entirely to safeguarding the nation's sovereignty.
Following the signing of the Corps Report Book, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Ronald moved swiftly into action. He received briefings from Staff Officers to map out the broad outlines of his responsibilities and the future direction of the command.
Bekasi Regency is one of the largest industrial zones in Southeast Asia, demanding a military role that is adaptive yet firm. The new leadership is expected to strengthen synergies with the regional government, investors, and the public.
Under the new command, regional security stability is expected to be maintained so that development and investment can proceed hand in hand with robust security guarantees under the new commander's authority.
The handover ceremony took place solemnly at the Kodim 0509/Bekasi Regency headquarters on Friday, 20 February 2026. The leadership transition was not merely a routine rotation but was steeped in military tradition upholding the values of honour and service.
Lieutenant Colonel Michael Ronald previously served as Commander of Battalion Sat 71.2 Kopassus in Cijantung. He now bears new responsibilities as Commander of Kodim 0509/Bekasi Regency, a buffer zone for the capital that continues to grow and evolve.
The atmosphere at the district military headquarters was notably different on Friday morning. Hundreds of personnel in camouflage uniforms stood in neat formation as part of the honorary guard tradition, ready to welcome the new commander warmly and with full ceremony.
Deputy Chief of Staff Major (Infantry) Sukoco received Lieutenant Colonel Michael Ronald and his wife with the draping of a ceremonial sash and the presentation of a flower bouquet. This symbolised the acceptance of the new leader into the broader Kodim 0509 family.
Local cultural values accompanied the occasion. A welcome dance greeted the new commander before he came face to face with his predecessor, Lieutenant Colonel Sabdo Aji Wibowo.
The climax of the ceremony came when Lieutenant Colonel Michael Ronald kissed the Red and White Flag. This tradition serves as a pledge of loyalty, affirming that every act of service by soldiers in the district is devoted entirely to safeguarding the nation's sovereignty.
Following the signing of the Corps Report Book, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Ronald moved swiftly into action. He received briefings from Staff Officers to map out the broad outlines of his responsibilities and the future direction of the command.
Bekasi Regency is one of the largest industrial zones in Southeast Asia, demanding a military role that is adaptive yet firm. The new leadership is expected to strengthen synergies with the regional government, investors, and the public.
Under the new command, regional security stability is expected to be maintained so that development and investment can proceed hand in hand with robust security guarantees under the new commander's authority.