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Admiral (Ret.) '''Agus Suhartono''' (pronounced {{IPA-id|ˈaɡʊs suharˈtono|}}; born August 25, 1955)<ref name="detik1">[http://surabaya.detik.com/read/2009/11/13/103459/1241039/466/agus-suhartono-resmi-jadi-ksal Agus Suhartono Resmi Jadi KSAL]. ''Detik Surabaya''. November 13, 2009. '''(Indonesian)'''</ref> is the former [[Commander]] of the [[Indonesia|Indonesian]] [[Tentara Nasional Indonesia|military]].<ref name="post1">[http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/09/28/adm-agus-suhartono-be-installed-new-tni-chief-tuesday.html Adm. Agus Suhartono to be installed as new TNI chief Tuesday]. ''[[The Jakarta Post]]''. September 28, 2010.</ref>
Admiral (Ret.) '''Agus Suhartono''' (pronounced {{IPA-id|ˈaɡʊs suharˈtono|}}; born August 25, 1955)<ref name="detik1">[http://surabaya.detik.com/read/2009/11/13/103459/1241039/466/agus-suhartono-resmi-jadi-ksal Agus Suhartono Resmi Jadi KSAL]. ''Detik Surabaya''. November 13, 2009. '''(Indonesian)'''</ref> is the former [[Commander]] of the [[Indonesia|Indonesian]] [[Tentara Nasional Indonesia|military]].<ref name="post1">[http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/09/28/adm-agus-suhartono-be-installed-new-tni-chief-tuesday.html Adm. Agus Suhartono to be installed as new TNI chief Tuesday] {{wayback|url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/09/28/adm-agus-suhartono-be-installed-new-tni-chief-tuesday.html |date=20101203110511 }}. ''[[The Jakarta Post]]''. September 28, 2010.</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
Agus Suhartono was born in [[Blitar]], [[East Java]] on 25 August 1955 in [[Blitar]]<ref name="detik1"/> 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,<ref name="republika">[http://www.republika.co.id/berita/breaking-news/nasional/10/10/01/137416-dilantik-jadi-panglima-tni-keluarga-ingin-agus-suhartono-tetap-randah-hati Dilantik Jadi Panglima TNI, Keluarga Ingin Agus Suhartono Tetap Rendah Hati]. ''[[Republika (Indonesian newspaper)|Republika]]''. October 1, 2010. '''(Indonesian)'''</ref> which he graduated in 1978.<ref name="detik1"/>
Agus Suhartono was born in [[Blitar]], [[East Java]] on 25 August 1955 in [[Blitar]]<ref name="detik1"/> 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,<ref name="republika">[http://www.republika.co.id/berita/breaking-news/nasional/10/10/01/137416-dilantik-jadi-panglima-tni-keluarga-ingin-agus-suhartono-tetap-randah-hati Dilantik Jadi Panglima TNI, Keluarga Ingin Agus Suhartono Tetap Rendah Hati]. ''[[Republika (Indonesian newspaper)|Republika]]''. October 1, 2010. '''(Indonesian)'''</ref> which he graduated in 1978.<ref name="detik1"/>


He was appointed [[chief of staff]] of the [[Indonesian Navy]] on November 9, 2009.<ref name="post2">Maulia, Erwida. [http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/11/09/president-inaugurates-new-army-navy-and-air-force-chiefs.html President inaugurates new Army, Navy and Air Force chiefs]. ''The Jakarta Post''. November 9, 2009.</ref> He was later promoted to commander ({{lang-id|Panglima}}) of the [[Tentara Nasional Indonesia|Indonesian National Armed Forces]] on September 28, 2010, replacing [[Djoko Santoso]].<ref name="post1"/> 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).”<ref>Siahaan, Armando and Markus Junianto Sihaloho. [http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/news/house-of-representatives-applauds-nomination-of-navy-chief-to-lead-tni/394955 House of Representatives Applauds Nomination of Navy Chief to Lead TNI]. ''[[The Jakarta Globe]]''. September 6, 2010.</ref>
He was appointed [[chief of staff]] of the [[Indonesian Navy]] on November 9, 2009.<ref name="post2">Maulia, Erwida. [http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/11/09/president-inaugurates-new-army-navy-and-air-force-chiefs.html President inaugurates new Army, Navy and Air Force chiefs] {{wayback|url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/11/09/president-inaugurates-new-army-navy-and-air-force-chiefs.html |date=20121010045300 }}. ''The Jakarta Post''. November 9, 2009.</ref> He was later promoted to commander ({{lang-id|Panglima}}) of the [[Tentara Nasional Indonesia|Indonesian National Armed Forces]] on September 28, 2010, replacing [[Djoko Santoso]].<ref name="post1"/> 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).”<ref>Siahaan, Armando and Markus Junianto Sihaloho. [http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/news/house-of-representatives-applauds-nomination-of-navy-chief-to-lead-tni/394955 House of Representatives Applauds Nomination of Navy Chief to Lead TNI] {{wayback|url=http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/news/house-of-representatives-applauds-nomination-of-navy-chief-to-lead-tni/394955 |date=20110220181056 }}. ''[[The Jakarta Globe]]''. September 6, 2010.</ref>


As commander, Agus has worked to increase the [[professionalism]] in the military<ref name="post3">[http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/01/19/indonesian-military-commander-opens-executive-meeting.html Indonesian Military commander opens executive meeting]. ''The Jakarta Post''. January 19, 2011.</ref> and military reform.<ref name="post4">[http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/09/29/new-tni-commander-vows-close-military-businesses.html New TNI commander vows to close military businesses]. ''The Jakarta Post''. September 29, 2009.</ref> He is also hopes to modernize Indonesia's aging military equipment.<ref>[http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/03/16/marines%E2%80%99-equipment-needs-quality-improvement-military-chief.html Marines’ equipment needs quality improvement: Military chief]. ''The Jakarta Post''. March 16, 2011.</ref>
As commander, Agus has worked to increase the [[professionalism]] in the military<ref name="post3">[http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/01/19/indonesian-military-commander-opens-executive-meeting.html Indonesian Military commander opens executive meeting] {{wayback|url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/01/19/indonesian-military-commander-opens-executive-meeting.html |date=20110307132720 }}. ''The Jakarta Post''. January 19, 2011.</ref> and military reform.<ref name="post4">[http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/09/29/new-tni-commander-vows-close-military-businesses.html New TNI commander vows to close military businesses]. ''The Jakarta Post''. September 29, 2009.</ref> He is also hopes to modernize Indonesia's aging military equipment.<ref>[http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/03/16/marines%E2%80%99-equipment-needs-quality-improvement-military-chief.html Marines’ equipment needs quality improvement: Military chief] {{wayback|url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/03/16/marines%E2%80%99-equipment-needs-quality-improvement-military-chief.html |date=20110318030411 }}. ''The Jakarta Post''. March 16, 2011.</ref>


Agus has also vowed to close the military-owned businesses, which have been seen as causing [[human rights violations]] by [[human rights group]]s and military analysts, and plans to further cooperation between the military and the [[Indonesian National Police]] in fighting [[terrorism]].<ref name="post4"/>
Agus has also vowed to close the military-owned businesses, which have been seen as causing [[human rights violations]] by [[human rights group]]s and military analysts, and plans to further cooperation between the military and the [[Indonesian National Police]] in fighting [[terrorism]].<ref name="post4"/>

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Agus Suhartono
Former Commander of the Indonesian military Agus Suhartono
Born (1955-08-25) August 25, 1955 (age 68)
Blitar, East Java
Allegiance Indonesia
Service/branch Indonesian Navy
Years of service1978-2013
RankAdmiral
Other workuk

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

Biography

Agus Suhartono was born in Blitar, East Java on 25 August 1955 in Blitar[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 November 9, 2009.[4] He was later promoted to commander (Indonesian: Panglima) of the Indonesian National Armed Forces on September 28, 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 is 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 one of ten children.[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 Template:Wayback. The Jakarta Post. September 28, 2010.
  3. ^ a b Dilantik Jadi Panglima TNI, Keluarga Ingin Agus Suhartono Tetap Rendah Hati. Republika. October 1, 2010. (Indonesian)
  4. ^ Maulia, Erwida. President inaugurates new Army, Navy and Air Force chiefs Template:Wayback. The Jakarta Post. November 9, 2009.
  5. ^ Siahaan, Armando and Markus Junianto Sihaloho. House of Representatives Applauds Nomination of Navy Chief to Lead TNI Template:Wayback. The Jakarta Globe. September 6, 2010.
  6. ^ Indonesian Military commander opens executive meeting Template:Wayback. The Jakarta Post. January 19, 2011.
  7. ^ a b New TNI commander vows to close military businesses. The Jakarta Post. September 29, 2009.
  8. ^ Marines’ equipment needs quality improvement: Military chief Template:Wayback. The Jakarta Post. March 16, 2011.
  9. ^ Chan, Wayne. Indonesian army chief visits Singapore. XinMSN News. January 7, 2011.
Military offices
Preceded by
Tedjo Edhi Purdijanto
 Indonesian Navy Chief of Staff
2009–2010 		Succeeded by
Soeparno
Preceded by Commander-in-Chief of the Indonesian National Armed Forces
2010–2013 		Succeeded by
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