President Prabowo Leads Ceremony for the 81st Anniversary of the TNI

President Prabowo Subianto led the ceremony for the 81st anniversary of the TNI at the TNI Headquarters, Cilangkap, Jakarta, on Monday (5/10).

Prabowo arrived shortly before 09:00 WIB, wearing a grey double-breasted suit paired with a blue tie and a black songkok. During the ceremony, Prabowo acted as the inspector of the ceremony, while the ceremony commander was Lieutenant General Lucky Avianto, the Commander of Kogabwilhan III.

Upon arrival, Prabowo was welcomed by Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto, and Minister of Defence Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. He proceeded directly to the honourary tribune before inspecting the troops from a command vehicle.

Prior to Prabowo’s arrival, Vice President Gibran had arrived at approximately 08:07 WIB, wearing a black suit with a blue tie and a black songkok. Also in attendance were members of the Red and White Cabinet, including the three chiefs of staff of the TNI branches, Coordinating Minister for Politics and Security Dudung Abdurahman, Minister of Defence Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, and the Chief of National Police General Suyudi Ario Seto.

As part of today’s agenda, Prabowo was also scheduled to inaugurate several new TNI units. From the Army branch, there was the inauguration of 6 Regional Military Commands (Kodam), 30 Infantry Brigades (Brigif TP), 150 Infantry Battalions (Yonif TP), and 3 Support Battalions (Cavalry, Artillery, and Air Defence Artillery).

The Navy’s additions included 1 Marine Brigade and 4 Marine Battalions, while the Air Force’s additions consisted of 1 Kopasgat Division, 1 Kopasgat Brigade, 3 Kopasgat Battalions, 1 Training Squadron, 2 Air Squadrons, and 2 Radar Units.