Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy

The Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy (Indonesian: Kepala Staf TNI Angkatan Laut, abbreviated KSAL or KASAL) is the highest position in the Indonesian Navy. The position is held by the four-star Admiral or Marine General, appointed by and reporting directly to the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces. Chief of Staff is assisted by Vice Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, position is held by three-star Admiral or Marine General.[1]

Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy
Kepala Staf TNI Angkatan Laut
Flag of the Chief of Staff
Incumbent
Admiral Muhammad Ali
since 28 December 2022
Indonesian Navy
AbbreviationKSAL / Kasal
Reports toCommander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces
SeatNavy Headquarter, Cilangkap - Jakarta
NominatorCommander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces
AppointerPresident of Indonesia
PrecursorCommander of 1st Defense Joint Service Regional Command
Formation10 September 1945
First holderAdmiral III Mas Pardi
DeputyVice Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy

Responsibilities

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As stated by presidential decree 66/2019, the responsibilities of Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy are as follow:

  • lead the navy on the power consolidation / development and operational readiness
  • assist the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces on policy development about navy's power posture, doctrine, strategy, and military operations
  • assist the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces on national defense component according to the navy need
  • execute other navy duty mandated by the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces

List of Chiefs of Staff

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NoPortraitNameFromTo
1 Admiral III Mas PardiNovember 1945February 1946
2 Admiral III Mohammad Nazir IsaFebruary 1946April 1948
3 Vice Admiral R. SoebijaktoApril 1948July 1959
4 Vice Admiral R.E. MartadinataJuly 195925 February 1966
5 Admiral Moeljadi [id]25 February 1966[2]16 December 1969
6 Admiral Soedomo16 December 1969[3]26 Juni 1973
7 Admiral R. Soebono [id]26 June 197326 June 1974
8 Admiral R.S. Subijakto [id]26 June 1974[4]1977
9 Admiral Waloejo Soegito [id]19774 December 1982
10 Admiral Mochamad Romly [id]4 December 198211 April 1986
11 Admiral Rudolf Kasenda [id]11 April 1986[5]1989
12 Admiral Muhamad Arifin [id]19891993
13 Admiral Tanto Kuswanto [id]199315 March 1996
14 Admiral Arief Koeshariadi [id]15 March 199626 June 1998
15 Admiral Widodo Adi Sutjipto26 June 199817 July 1999
16 Admiral Achmad Sutjipto [id]17 July 19999 October 2000
17 Admiral Indroko Sastrowiryono [id]9 October 200025 April 2002
18 Admiral Bernard Kent Sondakh [id]25 April 200218 February 2005
19 Admiral Slamet Soebijanto18 February 20057 November 2007
20 Admiral Sumardjono7 November 20071 July 2008
21 Admiral Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno1 July 20087 November 2009
22 Admiral Agus Suhartono7 November 200928 September 2010
23 Admiral Soeparno [id]28 September 201017 December 2012
24 Admiral Marsetio17 December 2012[6]31 December 2014
25 Admiral Ade Supandi31 December 2014[7]23 May 2018
26 Admiral Siwi Sukma Adji23 May 2018[8]20 May 2020
27 Admiral Yudo Margono20 May 2020[9]28 December 2022
28 Admiral Muhammad Ali28 December 2022[10]present

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Peraturan Presiden Nomor 66 Tahun 2019 tentang Susunan Organisasi Tentara Nasional Indonesia (Presidential Decree 66) (in Indonesian). President of Indonesia. 2019.
  2. ^ "Amanat PJM Presiden Sukarno pada Upatjara Timbang-terima Djabatan Menteri/Panglima Angkatan Laut dari Laksamana Madia Laut E. Martadinata kepada Laksamana Muda Laut Muljadi di Halaman Istana Negara/Merdeka, Djakarta, 25 Pebruari 1966". Monash University Library Asian Studies Research Collection Online. Monash University Library. Archived from the original on 15 December 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
  3. ^ G., Dwipayana; Nazarudin Sjamsuddin (2003). Jejak Langkah Pak Harto 28 Maret 1968-23 Maret 1973. Jakarta: PT. Citra Kharisma Bunda. p. 179.
  4. ^ "1974-06-26 Amanat Presiden Soeharto Pada Upacara Pelantikan KASAL Dan KAPOLRI". Soeharto.co. Archived from the original on 2 September 2019. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
  5. ^ "Rudolf Kasenda: Pak Harto Pemimpin yang Tenang dengan Komando yang Jelas". Soeharto.co. Archived from the original on 21 September 2020. Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  6. ^ Mega Putra Ratya (17 December 2012). "Laksamana Marsetyo & Marsekal Ida Bagus Dilantik Jadi KSAL & KSAU". news.detik.com. Detikcom. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
  7. ^ Rivki (31 December 2014). "Jokowi Lantik Laksamana Madya Ade Supandi Menjadi KSAL". Detik News. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
  8. ^ "Panglima TNI Hadiri Pelantikan Kasal" (in Indonesian). 23 May 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  9. ^ Andhika Prasetia (20 May 2020). "Jokowi Lantik Yudo Margono Jadi KSAL, Fadjar Prasetyo Jadi KSAU". Detik.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  10. ^ Bhwana, Petir Garda (28 December 2022). "President Jokowi Inaugurates Muhammad Ali as Navy Chief of Staff". Tempo. Retrieved 28 December 2022.