Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno
Admiral (Ret.) Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno(born September 20, 1952 in Magelang, Indonesia) is an Indonesian politician and retired Naval officer.[1][2] He was the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia from 27 October 2014 to 12 August 2015. Tedjo was also the Chief of Staff of the Navy from 2008–2009.[3][4]
Admiral (ret.) Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno | |
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12th Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs | |
In office 27 October 2014 – 12 August 2015 | |
President | Joko Widodo |
Preceded by | Djoko Suyanto |
Succeeded by | Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan |
21st Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy | |
In office 1 July 2008 – 7 November 2009 | |
President | Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono |
Preceded by | Admiral Sumardjono |
Succeeded by | Admiral Agus Suhartono |
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Born | September 20th 1952 Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia |
Spouse(s) | Yusfien Karlina |
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Alma mater | Indonesian Naval Academy |
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Years of service | 1975–2010 |
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Education
Tedjo completed his military training at the Indonesian Naval Academy in 1975. He also obtained a law degree from Hang Tuah University, Surabaya in 2001. He also attend numerous military education namely Indonesian Navy Staff and Command School, Indonesian Armed Forces Staff and Command School, National Defence Institution, National Resilience Institute Course batch 34.
Personal life
Tedjo was born in Magelang, Central Java on September 20, 1952. He is married with 4 children.
Military career
Tedjo has served for 35 years in Indonesian Navy. He served in numerous branch of the Indonesian Navy including the Naval Aviation Unit as Fixed wing Naval Aviator, he also serve as the commanding officer of KRI Teluk Lampung (540), KRI Teluk Semangka (512) and KRI Multatuli (561).
Tedjo served in various branches of the Indonesian Navy namely
- Commander of the Amphibious unit of the Indonesian Navy Eastern Fleet Command
- Commander of the Western Fleet's Marine Security Group of the Indonesian Navy Western Fleet Command
- Chief of Staff Indonesian Navy Eastern Fleet Command
- Deputy Commander of the Indonesian Navy Staff and Command School
- Commander of the Indonesian Navy Western Fleet Command
- Planning Assistant to the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy
- Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy
He was also served in various branches of the Indonesian National Armed Forces and Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia, namely
- Director General of Defence Planning of the Ministry of Defense (Indonesia)
- Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces Staff and Command School
- Chief of General Staff of the Indonesian National Armed Forces
He was inaugurated as Chief of Staff of the Navy on July 1, 2008 by the President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono , replacing Admiral Sumardjono who is retired.
Admiral Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno was officially replaced by Admiral Agus Suhartono on November 13, 2009.[5]
On October 27, 2014, he was appointed to serve in President Joko Widodo Working Cabinet (2014–2019) as Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia.
Honours, decorations, awards and distinctions
Bintang Dharma Bintang Yudha Dharma Pratama Bintang Yudha Dharma Nararya Bintang Jalasena Utama Bintang Jalasena Pratama Bintang Jalasena Naraya Bintang Kartika Eka Paksi Utama Bintang Swa Buana Paksa Utama Bintang Bhayangkara Utama Satya Lencana Kesetiaan VIII Satya Lencana Kesetiaan XVI Satya Lencana Kesetiaan XXIV Satya Lencana Kesetiaan XXXII Satya Lencana Dwidya Sistha Satya Lencana Kebhaktian Sosial Satya Lencana Dharma Nusa Satya Lencana Dharma Samudra- Satya Lencana GOM IX/RAKSAKA DHARMA
Foreign Honours, decorations, awards and distinctions
Notes and references
- Agus, Feri. "Tedjo dan Muchdi Pr Hadiri Rapimnas Partai Besutan Tommy". nasional. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
- "Panglima TNI Sebut Ada 5.000 Senjata Selundupan ke Indonesia, Jokowi Diminta Klarifikasi". GoAceh (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2018-05-20.
- "Eks Menkopolhukam Tedjo Edhy Harapkan Rakyat Cerdas dan Tidak Emosional dalam Pilpres 2019". indonews. 2018-04-21. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
- Putri, Zunita Amalia. "Eks Menko Tedjo dan 2 Jenderal Gabung ke Partainya Tommy Soeharto". detiknews. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
- "Berita terbaru peristiwa dan politik berbagai daerah di Indonesia". detiknews. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
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Preceded by Djoko Suyanto |
Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs of Indonesia 2014–2015 |
Succeeded by Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan |
Military offices | ||
Preceded by Admiral Sumardjono |
Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy 2008–2009 |
Succeeded by Admiral Agus Suhartono |
Preceded by Lieutenant General Erwin Sudjono |
Chief of General Staff of the Indonesian National Armed Forces 2008 |
Succeeded by Vice Admiral Yosaphat Didik Heru Purnomo |
Preceded by Air Marshal M. Basri Sidehabi |
Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces Staff and Command School 2008 |
Succeeded by Air Marshal Ida Bagus Sanubari |