Agus Suhartono (; born 25 August 1955)Agus Suhartono Resmi Jadi KSAL. Detik Surabaya. November 13, 2009. (Indonesian) is the former Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces.Adm. Agus Suhartono to be installed as new TNI chief Tuesday . The Jakarta Post. September 28, 2010.
Biography Agus Suhartono was born in Blitar, East Java on 25 August 1955 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, which he graduated in 1978.
He was appointed chief of staff of the Indonesian Navy on 9 November 2009.Maulia, Erwida. President inaugurates new Army, Navy and Air Force chiefs . The Jakarta Post. November 9, 2009. He was later promoted to commander () of the Indonesian National Armed Forces on 28 September 2010, replacing Djoko Santoso. 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).”Siahaan, Armando and Markus Junianto Sihaloho. House of Representatives Applauds Nomination of Navy Chief to Lead TNI . The Jakarta Globe. September 6, 2010.
As commander, Agus has worked to increase the professionalism in the militaryIndonesian Military commander opens executive meeting . The Jakarta Post. January 19, 2011. and military reform. He also hopes to modernize Indonesia's aging military equipment.Marines’ equipment needs quality improvement: Military chief . The Jakarta Post. March 16, 2011.
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.
In 2010, Agus received the Meritorious Service Medal (Military) for fostering good relations between the Indonesian and Singaporean military.Chan, Wayne. Indonesian army chief visits Singapore . XinMSN News. January 7, 2011.
Personal life Agus is the first of ten siblings. He has a wife, Tetty Sugiarti, and two children.
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