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Text your say: TNI urged to overhaul recruitment system
Your comments on the commemoration of the Indonesian Militaryâs (TNI) 70th anniversary on Monday amid challenges ranging from limited funds for modernizing its war machines to unfinished reforms that aim to keep the armed forces from non-military roles
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strong>Your comments on the commemoration of the Indonesian Military's (TNI) 70th anniversary on Monday amid challenges ranging from limited funds for modernizing its war machines to unfinished reforms that aim to keep the armed forces from non-military roles.
I was happy to be in the TNI at the start of our struggle for independence, but it was sad to see my colleagues monkeying around while others sacrificed their lives for our country's independence.
We are free but our necks are tied by corrupt hands. I once suggested the recruitment of more pilots (as I was the training director).
I was met with a furious face and told that instead of training pilots we should buy more aircraft. I argued that should we had too many pilots who we could easily phase out by sending them to local airliners that were yearning for more experienced pilots.
It is high time to overhaul the system for the best interests of our national defense on our 70th anniversary.
The Air Force, which started with RI-001, C-47 Dakotas, P-51 Mustangs and lots of light Japanese fighters, is presently ready to haul troops to any part of the archipelago, including Papua, to help improve our democracy by uniting the people under one roof and belief in Pancasila.
Moeljono Adikoesoemo
Jakarta
Promote generals who are not only good soldiers but also have strong management skills.
Eddy Arjuna Zainy
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Topic of the day
TNI anniversary
The Indonesian Military (TNI) celebrated its 70th anniversary on Monday, amid challenges ranging from limited funds for modernizing its war machines to unfinished reforms which aim to keep the armed forces from non-military roles. What do you think about the TNI's achievements, failings and contributions to democracy?
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