General (Ret.) Dudung Abdurachman (born 19 November 1965) is an Indonesian army general who has served as the 19th Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs since 1 October 2026, replacing Djamari Chaniago. He previously served as Presidential Chief of Staff from April to October 2026, and as the 33rd Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army (Kasad) from 2021 to 2023. He graduated from the Indonesian Military Academy (Akmil) in 1988 beginning his career in the infantry. He was appointed Commander of Kodam Jaya on 27 July 2020, then on 25 May 2021, appointed Commander of the Kostrad.
Dudung gained media attention in late 2020 for his anti-radicalism statements and standoff against extremist groups such as the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI). Furthermore, as Commander of Kodam Jaya, he instructed soldiers under his command to take down provocative banners and posters related to the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) throughout Jakarta, due to the inability of the civilian authorities. This action then sparked controversy.
Honours Abdurachman was appointed an Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia on 9 October 2023 for distinguished service as the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army in enhancing the relationship and interoperability between the Australian Army and the Indonesian Army.
National : Star of Mahaputera, 3rd Class (Bintang Mahaputera Utama) - 2024 Star of Meritorious Service (Bintang Dharma) Star of Army Meritorious Service, 1st Class (Bintang Kartika Eka Paksi) - 2022 Star of Navy Meritorious Service, 1st Class (Bintang Jalasena Utama) - 2023 Star of Air Force Meritorious Service, 1st Class (Bintang Swa Bhuwana Paksa) - 2023 Star of National Police Meritorious Service, 1st Class (Bintang Bhayangkara Utama) - 2022
Foreign : Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia - 2023 : Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Sahametrei - 2023 : Courageous Commander of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (PGAT) - 2023 : Officer of the Philippine Legion of Honor Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Bronze Cross Medal : Meritorious Service Medal (Military) (PJG) - 2023
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