TNI plans major reshuffle soon
TNI plans major reshuffle soon
JAKARTA: The Indonesian Military (TNI) announced on Friday
that it plans a major reshuffle after two senior generals were
promoted to strategic posts in the Ministry of Defense.
TNI spokesman Maj. Gen. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said the reshuffle
was intended to at least replace himself and Maj. Gen. Dadi
Susanto, who have been posted respectively as the secretary-
general, and the director general of defense strategy at the
ministry.
Dadi had earlier served as intelligence assistant to TNI chief
of general affairs Lt. Gen. Wartoyo.
"The reshuffle will be completed this month," Sjafrie said.
TNI deputy spokesman Brig. Gen. Tono Suratman, who was
acquitted of human rights abuse charges arising out of the East
Timor debacle, has been tipped to replace Sjafrie.
Sjafrie, however, refused to answer when asked whether the
reshuffle would also affect former Army chief of staff Gen.
Ryamizard Ryacudu, who is currently serving in a non-staff
posting.
"All I know is that he (Ryamizard) has yet to reach retirement
age. He still has one year left to serve in the military," he
said, implying a chance that the four-star general might get the
TNI top job. --JP
JAKARTA: The Indonesian Military (TNI) announced on Friday
that it plans a major reshuffle after two senior generals were
promoted to strategic posts in the Ministry of Defense.
TNI spokesman Maj. Gen. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said the reshuffle
was intended to at least replace himself and Maj. Gen. Dadi
Susanto, who have been posted respectively as the secretary-
general, and the director general of defense strategy at the
ministry.
Dadi had earlier served as intelligence assistant to TNI chief
of general affairs Lt. Gen. Wartoyo.
"The reshuffle will be completed this month," Sjafrie said.
TNI deputy spokesman Brig. Gen. Tono Suratman, who was
acquitted of human rights abuse charges arising out of the East
Timor debacle, has been tipped to replace Sjafrie.
Sjafrie, however, refused to answer when asked whether the
reshuffle would also affect former Army chief of staff Gen.
Ryamizard Ryacudu, who is currently serving in a non-staff
posting.
"All I know is that he (Ryamizard) has yet to reach retirement
age. He still has one year left to serve in the military," he
said, implying a chance that the four-star general might get the
TNI top job. --JP