Agus Suhartono

Admiral (Ret.)
Agus Suhartono
Official portrait as Chief of Staff of the Navy
Commander of the National Armed Forces
In office
28 September 2010 – 30 August 2013
PresidentSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Preceded byGeneral Djoko Santoso
Succeeded byGeneral Moeldoko
Chief of Staff of the Navy
In office
7 November 2009 – 28 September 2010
PresidentSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Preceded byAdmiral Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno
Succeeded byAdmiral Soeparno
Personal details
Born (1955-08-25) 25 August 1955 (age 69)
Blitar, East Java, Indonesia
SpouseTetty Sugiarti
Alma materIndonesian Naval Academy
Military service
Allegiance Indonesia
Branch/service Indonesian Navy
Years of service1978–2013
Rank Admiral
Commands

Admiral (Ret.) Agus Suhartono (pronounced [ˈaɡʊs suharˈtono]; born 25 August 1955)[1] is the former Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces.[2]

Biography

Agus Suhartono was born in Blitar, East Java on 25 August 1955[1] to state employee Mangundipura and Masiyem. He attended elementary school at SDN Sukorejo 2 Blitar, junior high school at SMP Negeri 1 Blitar, and senior high school at SMA Negeri 1 Blitar. After graduating in 1974, he followed his older brother's footsteps enrolled in the Naval Academy,[3] which he graduated in 1978.[1]

He was appointed chief of staff of the Indonesian Navy on 9 November 2009.[4] He was later promoted to commander (Indonesian: Panglima) of the Indonesian National Armed Forces on 28 September 2010, replacing Djoko Santoso.[2] His appointment was well received by the People's Representative Council. Tjahjo Kumolo, the chairman for the opposition, said that Agus "deserves the post more than (the) other (chiefs of staff).”[5]

As commander, Agus has worked to increase the professionalism in the military[6] and military reform.[7] He also hopes to modernize Indonesia's aging military equipment.[8]

Agus has also vowed to close the military-owned businesses, which have been seen as causing human rights violations by human rights groups and military analysts, and plans to further cooperation between the military and the Indonesian National Police in fighting terrorism.[7]

In 2010, Agus received the Meritorious Service Medal (Military) for fostering good relations between the Indonesian and Singaporean military.[9]

Personal life

Agus is the first of ten siblings.[3] He has a wife, Tetty Sugiarti, and two children.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Agus Suhartono Resmi Jadi KSAL. Detik Surabaya. November 13, 2009. (Indonesian)
  2. ^ a b Adm. Agus Suhartono to be installed as new TNI chief Tuesday Archived December 3, 2010, at the Wayback Machine. The Jakarta Post. September 28, 2010.
  3. ^ a b Budijiwiyati, Siwi Tri Puji, ed. (2010-10-01). "Dilantik Jadi Panglima TNI, Keluarga Ingin Agus Suhartono Tetap Randah Hati". Republika Online (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-03-22.
  4. ^ Maulia, Erwida. President inaugurates new Army, Navy and Air Force chiefs Archived October 10, 2012, at the Wayback Machine. The Jakarta Post. November 9, 2009.
  5. ^ Siahaan, Armando and Markus Junianto Sihaloho. House of Representatives Applauds Nomination of Navy Chief to Lead TNI Archived February 20, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. The Jakarta Globe. September 6, 2010.
  6. ^ Indonesian Military commander opens executive meeting Archived March 7, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. The Jakarta Post. January 19, 2011.
  7. ^ a b "New TNI commander vows to close military businesses". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
  8. ^ Marines’ equipment needs quality improvement: Military chief Archived March 18, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. The Jakarta Post. March 16, 2011.
  9. ^ Chan, Wayne. Indonesian army chief visits Singapore Archived 2011-08-23 at the Wayback Machine. XinMSN News. January 7, 2011.
Military offices
Preceded by Indonesian Navy Chief of Staff
2009–2010 		Succeeded by
Soeparno
Preceded by Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces
2010–2013 		Succeeded by