Soeharto honors former adjutants

Soeharto honors former adjutants

JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto has given meritorious awards
to eight high-ranking military officers who once served as his
adjutants. An award was also given to a police colonel who served
as adjutant to First Lady Tien Soeharto.

The Satyalancana Wirakarya awards were presented on behalf of
President Soeharto at the Armed Forces (ABRI) Headquarters on
Wednesday by ABRI Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung.

The eight officers were Navy Admiral Tanto Koeswanto, Army Lt.
Gen. Soeyono, Army Maj. Gen. Wiranto, Police Maj. Gen. Dibyo
Widodo, Rear Air Marshall Supandi, Rear Air Marshal Suryohadi
Djatmiko, Rear Admiral R. Maryono and Police Brig. Gen. Moerman.

Police Col. Sri Kusmaryati, a former adjutant of Mrs. Tien,
completed the list, according to an ABRI statement.

A stint as the President's adjutant is considered a major
plus, leading to promotion and elevated positions in the
military. Tanto is currently the Navy's chief of staff, Soeyono
is chief of ABRI's General Affairs and Wiranto is chief of the
Jakarta Garrison.

According to the statement, the recipients of the awards were
considered successful in providing security and services that
allowed the President to conduct his state duties. (emb)