TNI Urged to Provide Clear and Transparent Explanation of Alert Level 1 Status to the Public
JAKARTA — A member of the House of Representatives’ Defence Commission, retired Major General TB Hasanuddin, has called on the Indonesian Military (TNI) to provide clarity regarding the Alert Level 1 status ordered by TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto.
According to Hasanuddin, an official explanation from the TNI is necessary to ensure that the Alert Level 1 status is not interpreted differently within the military institution itself.
“If there are indeed differences in explanations as have appeared publicly, it would be better to improve coordination within the TNI. We must not allow information released to confuse the public,” Hasanuddin said via a short message on Monday, 9 March 2026.
The Alert Level 1 status is related to military readiness and is expected not to generate speculation among the public.
“I hope the TNI can convey information in a more coordinated manner so that the public receives a complete explanation and there are no various interpretations,” Hasanuddin said.
The Alert Level 1 directive issued by TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto includes several operational requirements. First, the Main Operations Command (Pangkotamaops) TNI was instructed to place military personnel and major weaponry systems on standby. Additionally, they were ordered to conduct patrols at strategically vital sites and economic centres.
These patrols cover airports, seaports and river ports, railway stations, bus terminals, and important facilities such as the national electricity company offices.
Third, the TNI Strategic Intelligence Agency (Bais) was instructed to direct defence attachés at Indonesian embassies in conflict-affected countries to collect data and map the condition of Indonesian nationals (WNI).
In addition, they were also instructed to prepare evacuation plans if necessary. These measures are being carried out in coordination with the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Indonesian diplomatic representatives in the countries involved.
Fifth, TNI intelligence units were instructed to conduct early detection and prevention of potential security disruptions at strategically vital sites and embassy areas.
Sixth, all TNI central implementing bodies (Balakpus) were instructed to implement alert status within their respective units.
Seventh, all developments occurring in the field must be immediately reported to the TNI Commander.
The TNI Commander’s telegram was addressed to the heads of the Army, Navy, Air Force, TNI Deputy Commander, TNI Inspector General, and various other military commands and institutions across the defence establishment.