BIOGRAPHIES ON SEVERAL INDONESIAN LEADERS

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• Publication Date: February 5, 1982
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Chief Air Marshal ASHADI Tjahjadi
January 1932
(U) NA !E: Chief Air 'Marshal Ashadi Tjahjadi,
(U) POSITION: Air Force Chief of Staff since
18 June 1977.
(C/NOFORN) SIGNIFICANCE: Air Marshal Ashadi
enjoys an excellent reputation among Indonesian
military officials. He assumed the position of
Air Force Chief of Staff after having served as
Deputy Chief of Air Force for 4 years immediately
preceding his latest assignment. Ashadi has been
the most consistent traveler with Armed Forces
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Coiumander.General Jusuf oc his frequent inspections
around the country, and they appear to have developed a good working relationship.
AsIhadi is due for reassignment within the next several months. His new assignment
is not yet known but earlier rumors listed him as a possible candidate for Deputy
Armed Forces Commander.
(U) POLITICS: Air Marshal Ashadi is a loyal military officer. Although strongly
nationalistic, he is friendly towards the United States and Western representatives.
Last year, an official visit to the US was planned, but reported pressing
business forced his cancellation.
(C/NOFORN) PERSONAL DATA: Air. Marshal Ashadi was horn 5 May 1928, in Gombong,
Central Java, Indonesia. Ashadi is married; his wife's name is unknown. They
have two sons and a daughter. His wife speaks English and is active in fund-raising
campaigns. In 1971, she was chosen the Air Force's Woman of the Year. Ashadi
is a serious minded individual and appears to be standoffish, yet is sociall
poised and communicates well.
Ashadi enjoys golf, swimming, hunting,
and is a qualified glider instructor. He speaks Indonesian, Dutch, and English
fluently and also speaks some Japanese. Ashadi is a practicing Muslim.
(U) CAREER:
1947 - Joined A.F. as Sgt Maj.
1949-1951 - After 6 months tng commissioned 2LT; assigned to staff duties.
1952-1959 . - Flt tng; flt instructors school; flt instructor; promoted to
1Lt,.. 56.
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INDONESIA
Chief Air Marshal ASHADI Tjahjadi
January 1982
1962-1964
1964
1965
1966-1968
1968
1969
1970-1973
1973-May 1977
- Asst Dir A.F. Planning, A.F., HQ.
- Cmdr, Husien A.F.B.;.promoted to Lt Col.
- Cmdr, 6th Air Regional Cmd.
- Attended A.F. C&S School; assigned as Dir. Gen Air Como; promoted
to Col.
Chief A.F. Police, A.F. HQ.
Cmdr 1st Air Regional Cmd; promoted to Air Commodore.
-- Cmdr 5th Air Territorial Cmd; promoted to Air Vice Marshal, 70.
Deputy CofS, A.F., since 12 Apr 73; promoted to Air Marshal,
Dec 73.
Jun 77-Present - Assigned to Air Force Chief of Staff, 18 Jun 77; promoted to Chief
Air Marshal, 15 Apr 1978.
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Major General KAHPI Suriadiredja
(U) NAME: Major General Kahpi Suriadiredja,
Indonesian Marine Corps. (Pronounced KAH-pee).
(U) POSITION: Commandant, Indonesian Marine
Corps, since June 1977.
(.C/NOFORN) SIGNIFICANCE: General Kahpi is a
1970 graduate of the US Marine Corps Command
and Staff College at Quantico, Virginia.
Kahpi enjoys an excellent reputation as a
troop commander and in 1976 was selected for
the number two spot in the Indonesian'Marine
Corps over more senior officers.
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January 1982
General Kahpi believes that the Marines are the best fighting troops in
Indonesia and wants them organized and equipped similar to the US Marine
Corps. He has worked actively to carry out the ambitious military improve-
ment programs of Defense Minister Jusuf and has developed a very close
working relationship with him over the last several years. As a result of
his ability and association with Jusuf, General Kahpi is expected to have a
bright. future. With mandatory retirement not. until 1986, he is one of the
youngest two-star generals in the armed forces, and a member of the post-
revolutionary generation of officers now coming to prominence.
(C/NOFORN) POLITICS: General Kahpi is very pro-US and friendly toward
Americans. He was scheduled to come to the US in September 1980, but
that visit was cancelled by his government. He strongly supports the
programs and policies of President Suharto, and is a confidant of General
Jusuf.
(C/NOFORN) PERSONAL DATA: General Kahpi was born on 14 June 1931 in
Bandung, Indonesia. He is married and has three daughters. His wife,
Eleina, has been a practicing dentist. Kahpi is an intelligent officer
who thrives on competition. He has an outgoing personality and is an
easy conversationalist. He enjoys Playing tennis.
English in addition to Japanese, Spanish, Dutch, French, and Russian.
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INDONESIA
Major General KAHP I Suriadiredja
January 1982
(U) CAREER: General Kahpi is a 1956 graduate of the Netherlands Naval
Academy. Initially assigned as an instructor at the Marine Amphibious
School (1956-1960), Kahpi was later assigned as a company commander.
.In 1962, he commanded a landing craft unit and in 1964 was assigned to
the Fleet Marine Force as a tank battalion commander. Following duty as
a Brigade Operations Officer (1965-1966), Kahpi was appointed Commandant
of the Cadet Regiment at the Indonesian Naval Academy. Prior to his
schooling at Quantico, Kahpi had attended the USN Amphibious School at
Coronado, California, and the Armored Officers Advanced Course at
Ft. Knox, Kentucky. In recent years, Kahpi has commanded the 52d Marine
Brigade and, concurrently, the Jakarta Marine Corps Base. Between 1975-
1976, he served as the Provost Marshal for the Indonesian Navy. In
July 1976, Kahpi was assigned as- the Chief of Staff of the Marine Corps.
His promotion to Major General occurred in April 1980.
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(U) NAME: Admiral Walujo Sugito, Indonesian
Navy. Variant: Waloejo Soegito. Nickname: Wally.
(U) POSITION: Chief of Naval Staff (CNS),
Indonesian Navy, since June 1977.
(C/NOFORN) SIGNIFICANCE: Admiral Sugito believes
that the Navy is his country's first line of defense.
He is dedicated to improving and upgrading the
Indonesian fleet. As Deputy CNS, Admiral Sugito
was highly regarded and generally recognized as
the man behind the moves to re-equip and raise
the standards of the Navy.
INDONESIA
Admiral Walujo SUCITO
January 1982
(U)
1972.
(U) POLITICS: Admiral Sugito is pro-West and anti-Communist in his political
.orientation.
(C/NOFORN) CAREER: At the outbreak of World War II, Sugito was attending a
merchant navy training school in Jakarta. Later, the occupying Japanese gave
him the choice of joining one.of their three services. He chose the Navy and
was sent to Iwo Jima for training. Sugito subsequently served in PT boats and
was torpedoed twice by allied submarines. At the end of the war, he was absorbed
into the Netherlands Navy as a warrant officer. Following Indonesian independence
from the Dutch, Sugito was commissioned and given command of a destroyer. During
1951-1953, Sugito saw action against Moluccan rebels. In 1954, he received
training in the United Kingdom. In 1961, Sugito was assigned as the Assistant
Navy Attache to Australia and New Zealand. He returned to Indonesia in 1965 and
was assigned as the Assistant Director of Naval Intelligence. Between 1968-1972,
Sugito commanded regional naval districts. Following a year as Commander of the
Naval Command and Staff School, Sugito was appointed Deputy Chief of Naval Staff
in 1973. Sugito may be designated Ambassador to Australia subsequent to his
retirement.
(C/NOFORN) PERSONAL DATA: Admiral Sugito was born on 9 July 1926 in Jakarta.
He is married and has three daughters and a son. His wife, Ning, is a vegetarian.
Admiral Sugito is fluent in English.
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General Poniman
(U) POSITION: Chief of Staff, Indonesian
Army since 17 April 1980.
(C/NOFORN) SIGNIFICANCE: General Poniman is
an experienced career military officer who has
held a series of important military commands.
A member of the retiring leadership generation
who fought in his country's revolution,
Gen Poniman's past positions have included
Commander of the sensitive Jakarta Military (U)
September 1980
Forces, Commander of the Sumatran Region, arid until recently, Vice Chief
of Staff of the Army. As the newly appointed Army Chief
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occupies the top army post and the third highest ranking position in the-
Indonesian Armed Forces (after the Armed Forces Commander and his deputy).
Considered quiet and unassuming, General Poniman's rise to prominence is
in part explained by his close past association with President Suharto
and his friendly acquaintance with Defense Minister and Armed Forces
Commander General Jusuf. Over the past two years, Poniman had been a
frequent traveling companion with Jusuf in his numerous inspection tours
throughout the provinces, and he was considered Jusuf's first choice for
army chief. In contrast to his predecessor General Widodo, Poniman is
expected to be compliant and highly responsive to Jusuf who has taken an
active and direct role in army affairs.. General Poniman is scheduled for
retirement in 1981, but because of the national leadership's desire for
continuity during the uncertain upcoming election yrs (1982-83), he may
be extended for a limited period beyond that date.
(C/NOFORN) POLITICS: General Poniman has been very friendly towards
American representatives, and apparently has a pro-West outlook. During
the Vietnam War, he expressed his concern over the Vietnamese threat to
Southeast Asia and supported the then US military involvement. Like all
top senior Indonesian officers, he can be considered anti-Communist.
During his earlier career, he also was obsessed with the Chinese in
Singapore. Poniman reportedly has been a close friend of President Suharto
as well as a number of senior military generals. His pleasant personality
has apparently been a major asset in his advancement and he has no known
enemies. In the past, Poniman has been active in supporting the government
in local politics. He also was a member of the country's People's
consultative Congress but it is not known if he still retains this position.
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INDONESIA
General Poniman
September 1980
In his early career, Poniman served in the Siliwangi Division which*is
based in the West Java area. He may still retain an affiliation with the
politically and socially oriented Siliwangi Corps Foundation.
(C/NOFOR,) PERSONAL DATA: General Poniman was born on 18 July 1926 in
Solo, Central.Java. He prefers to listen rather than lead discussions. Past
interviews found him generally cordial but non-commital. Poniman is highly
thought of by his collegues who have found him easy to work with. He is
married and has four children. His wife is active in military wives
groups. Both are practicing Muslims and speak English well. Poniman
smokes cigarettes and prefers soft drinks to alcoholic beverages. For
entertainment, he enjoys parties and movies.
(U) CAREER:
Prior to 1956
1956
1957
1962-1964
-1964-1965
1965-1966
1966-1968
1969-1970
1970-1973
1973-1974
1974-1977
1977-1980
1980-Present
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- CO, Bn size unit.
- Deputy CO, Regt size unit.
-.CO, Military. Resort.
- Student Officer.
- Staff Officer, KODAM VI.
CG, KODAM III, promoted to BG.
CG, KODAM XV..
CG, KODAM V, promoted to MGEN.
- CMDR, KOSTRAD, promoted to LTG on 1 Dec 73.
- CMDR, KOWILHAN I, since May 74.
- Vice Chief of Staff, Indonesian Army.
- Chief of Staff, Indonesian Army.
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