Deputy Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces

High position in the Indonesian National Armed Forces

Deputy Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (Indonesian: Wakil Panglima Tentara Nasional Indonesia or Wakil Panglima TNI) is the second highest position in the Indonesian National Armed Forces.^{[1][2][3][4][5]} The position is held by the four-star General/Admiral/Air Marshal as part of the leadership element, together with the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces. As per President's decree Number 66 2019, a Wakil Panglima TNI is the coordinator of armed forces power consolidation to achieve inter-service operability. In performing his/her duty, Wakil Panglima reports to Panglima TNI.^[6]

Duty

Duties of a Deputy Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces are:^[6]

• assist Commander of the National Armed Forces' daily operational duties
• provide advisory to Commander of the National Armed Forces regarding the national defense policy implementation, armed forces structure development, armed forces doctrine development, military strategy and armed forces power consolidation as well as the armed forces exercise of power
• perform Commander of the National Armed Forces' duties in his/her lieu
• perform other duties demanded by Commander of the National Armed Forces

References

1. "General Andika Perkasa Leads TNI, Discourse on the Position of Deputy Commander-in-Chief". Imparsial.org. 17 Nov 2022. Archived from the original on 2021-11-22. Retrieved 22 Nov 2021.
2. Diamanti, Meiliana (2019). "Jabatan Wakil Panglima TNI Muncul Lagi, Moeldoko Akui Ia yang Mengusulkan". Kompas.com. Archived from the original on 2021-11-22. Retrieved 22 Nov 2021.
3. Hendriana, Indra. "KSAL Admiral Yudo Margono Responds To The News Of Becoming The Deputy Commander Of The TNI: Who Says?". VOI.id. Archived from the original on 2021-11-22. Retrieved 22 Nov 2021.
4. "Palace Has Started Selecting TNI Deputy Commander Candidates: Spokesperson". Medcom.id. 2019. Archived from the original on 2021-11-22. Retrieved 22 Nov 2021.
5. "Jokowi Hidupkan Kembali Posisi Wakil Panglima TNI". DW.com. 7 Nov 2019. Archived from the original on 2019-11-07. Retrieved 22 Nov 2021.
6. Peraturan Presiden Nomor 66 Tahun 2019 tentang Susunan Organisasi Tentara Nasional Indonesia (Presidential Decree 66) (in Indonesian). President of Indonesia. 2019.