HARIANEXPRESS – Kasad General TNI Maruli Simanjuntak emphasized leadership quality, strong soldier relations, and social welfare at the 2026 TNI AD Dansat Apel. Held Thursday (6/8/2026) at Pusdiklatpassus Batujajar, over 700 Indonesian Army unit commanders gathered for vital consolidation.
Kasad Directs Commanders on Key Principles at 2026 Dansat Apel
General Maruli Simanjuntak provided guidance on leadership, soldier engagement, and community care at the 2026 TNI AD Dansat Apel. This gathering occurred on Thursday (6/8/2026) at Pusdiklatpassus Batujajar.
The event, attended by over 700 participants, served as a vital platform for unit commander consolidation. The TNI AD announced “Satu Komando, Satu Tekad, Satu Pengabdian” as its guiding spirit.
Fostering Strong Leadership and Soldier Support
General Maruli underscored unit-level leadership as crucial for organizational effectiveness. Commanders must execute duties, grasp soldier and family issues, build solidarity, and serve as role models.
The Kasad urged continuous supervision, guidance, and training for personnel.
Community Contribution and Resourcefulness
The directive highlighted the TNI AD’s role in government programs benefiting society directly: food security, infrastructure development, environmental preservation, and disaster management.
General Maruli encouraged soldiers to maximize their potential in contributing to the community. He illustrated resourcefulness despite limited means.
“Kalau orang punya duit, bantu orang biasa itu. Tapi nggak punya duit bisa bikin orang gratis listrik, kan hebat,” ujar Maruli.
This statement underscored the Kasad’s point on finding solutions amid constraints. The official Dispenad release confirmed TNI AD’s community support.
The Kasad further noted that TNI AD’s national contributions must align with soldier professionalism, unit development, discipline, and readiness for challenges.
Professionalism and Strategic Insights
During the agenda, the Kasad reiterated structured development and ongoing training for soldier professionalism. Discipline enforcement should be humane, without compromising organizational standards.
Maruli also appreciated increased performance allowances for TNI soldiers and civil servants. He linked this welfare attention to enhanced dedication and national service quality.
The 2026 TNI AD Dansat Apel featured a briefing by General TNI (Ret.) Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan on “Transformasi Ekonomi Indonesia: Penguatan Program Strategis Pemerintah,” providing crucial national strategic context.
Additionally, the Kasad reviewed independent Defense Research and Development (Litbanghan) Program results. Awards recognized outstanding commanders.
The 2026 Dansat Apel affirmed unit leadership as vital for organizational readiness and effective field response. Its message emphasized professional task execution, internal issue management, and community contributions.
