Prepare Strict Sanctions for Naughty Soldiers, Pangkoopsudnas Addresses Issues from Gambling to LGBT

Jakarta - Panglima Komando Operasi Udara Nasional (Pangkoopsudnas) Marsekal Madya TNI Minggit Triwibowo has requested that every naughty soldier be dealt with firmly.

This was stated by Minggit during his speech at the inauguration of Air Marshal First TNI Erwin Sugiandi as Commander of the Air Force Regional Command (Pangkodau).

“I instruct Kodau I and all its subordinate units to continue strengthening the discipline of soldiers and civil servants under their responsibility. I emphasise that every form of disciplinary violation must be addressed firmly in accordance with applicable rules,” Minggit said at the GOR Antarikshe Kodau I, Halim Perdanakusuma, East Jakarta, on Saturday (9/5/2026).

“(There are also) deviant behaviours, such as LGBTQ+, which can damage the morale, ethics, and honour of the Indonesian Air Force institution,” he said.

Therefore, he requested that preventive measures be strengthened through mental and spiritual development, instilling integrity values, and integrated supervision.

In addition to internal issues, Minggit assessed that Kodau I also faces several threats in its operational area, such as social conflicts, illegal logging, illegal fishing, forest and land fires, land asset seizures of the Air Force, drug trafficking, and natural disasters.

Minggit also asked Kodau I and all its subordinate units to uphold the dignity of the Indonesian Air Force that is AMPUH, namely Adaptive, Modern, Professional, Superior, and Humane, in every task execution.

“Build and strengthen partnerships and solidarity with Forkopimda elements in the region, avoid friction with the community, and develop constructive and harmonious communication by utilising information and communication technology to expand the reach of territorial development, including through social media platforms,” he explained.