TNI forms task forces for presidential inauguration of VVIP security

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian Army (TNI) has formed 10 task forces for VVIP security for the inauguration of President-elect Prabowo Subianto and Vice-President-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

After leading a security briefing for the presidential inauguration here on Friday, TNI Commander-in-Chief Agus Subiyanto said task forces are deployed in several rings.

For Ring 1, task forces will be assigned to secure VVIPs such as the President, Vice President and state guests, while for Ring 2, officers will be deployed at the venue.

In addition, Ring 3 covers areas outside and around the inauguration site.

The 10 task forces are Jakarta Area Security Task Force, Special Forces Task Force, VVIP Security Task Force, Information Task Force, Medical Task Force, the Intelligence Task Force, the Maritime Task Force, the Air Task Force, the Communications and Electronics Task Force, and the Cyber ​​Task Force. strength

These task forces are controlled by the VVIP Joint Integrated Security Command headed by Vice Admiral Rachmad Jayadi.

The VVIP security operations for the presidential and vice presidential inauguration will last for a week from October 17 to 23, 2024. The series of operations includes preparation, tactical simulations, briefings, rehearsals and security operations.

The TNI commander noted that 100,000 TNI officers are deployed for all security operations, including more than 24,000 members of the VVIP Joint Integrated Security Command.

Prabowo and Gibran will be inaugurated as President and Vice President of Indonesia for 2024-2029 at the Nusantara Building, Senayan Parliamentary Complex, Jakarta on 20 October 2024.

Subiyanto noted that 36 heads of state and government will attend Sunday’s event.

“This is not just an ordinary state event, but a symbol of the continuation of democracy and the sovereignty of the Indonesian nation,” he remarked.

Translator: Genta Tenri, Raka Adji
Publisher: Bayu Prasetyo
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