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Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army | |
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Kepala Staf TNI Angkatan Darat | |
since 29 November 2023 | |
Indonesian Army | |
Abbreviation | KSAD / Kasad |
Reports to | Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces |
Seat | Army Headquarter, Gambir, Central Jakarta, Jakarta |
Nominator | Commander of Indonesian National Armed Forces |
Appointer | President of Indonesia |
Constituting instrument | President Decree No. 14 of 1948 |
Precursor | Commander of Army Strategic Command |
Formation | 15 May 1948 |
First holder | Colonel Djatikoesoemo |
Deputy | Vice Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army |
The Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army (Indonesian: Kepala Staf TNI Angkatan Darat, abbreviated KSAD or KASAD) is the highest position in the Indonesian Army. The position is held by the four-star General appointed by and reporting directly to the Commander of the Armed Forces. Chief of Staff is assisted by the Vice Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army, which the position is held by a three-star General.[1]
The current officeholder is General Maruli Simanjuntak, who took office on 29 November 2023.