Here’s the general who has the potential to become the Deputy Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces in 2025.

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www.jejaknesia.com - The position of Deputy Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (Wapang TNI) has actually been regulated in Presidential Regulation No. 66 of 2019 and is now continued under Presidential Regulation No. 84 of 2025 along with Presidential Regulation No. 85 of 2025, which governs the relationship between the Ministry of Defense and TNI. According to Anton Aliabbas from CIDE, the reactivation of this position becomes important due to the complexity of the Commander of TNI's tasks and the bureaucratic gap between the Commander (4-star) and the Chief of Staff (3-star).

Potential 4-Star General Candidates

Based on data from Kompas, several names of 4-star generals who have the potential to become Wapang TNI are:

• Chief of Army Staff (KSAD) – General Maruli Simanjuntak
• Chief of Naval Staff (KSAL) – Admiral Muhammad Ali
• Chief of Air Force Staff (KSAU) – (name still confidential)

Filling this position is a strategy to balance the command structure and strengthen synergy among the armed forces branches.

Inauguration Process by the President

President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to inaugurate the Deputy Commander of TNI during the Operational and Military Honor Parade Ceremony in Batujajar, Bandung, West Java, on August 10, 2025.

Academic Analysis

Although this position is normatively legitimate, there are also critical considerations from academics. Some parties argue that the current command structure is sufficiently effective without reactivating the Wapang TNI position, as there is no urgent necessity.

Summary

In brief, the Deputy Commander of TNI position is reactivated due to structural, bureaucratic, and operational needs within TNI. The main candidates come from the Chiefs of Staff of the branches, and the inauguration is planned for August 10, 2025.

Conclusion: Hopefully, this article provides a clear overview of the filling of the Deputy Commander of TNI position. Thank you for reading – continue to follow official developments for the latest information.

References

• Kompas.com
• Kompas.id
• MetroTVNews