In his address to 906 cadet officers of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and National Police (Polri), Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto emphasized the importance of becoming strong and outstanding soldiers and police officers. He highlighted the primary goal outlined in the preamble of the 1945 Constitution, which is to protect the entire Indonesian nation and all of its territories.
Prabowo stressed the significance of protection as the first goal, followed by advancing welfare. He mentioned that development would be meaningless if the nation cannot protect its citizens. Therefore, he emphasized that the TNI and Polri must be at the forefront of protecting the nation.
Prabowo also referenced a study by Harvard University on civilizations that have lasted over 300 years, mentioning the presence of a superior military, superior intelligence, and superior bureaucracy as key elements.
The day before, Vice President Ma’ruf Amin also provided guidance to the TNI-Polri cadet officers of 2024, urging them to be responsive and proactive in addressing public complaints. The event was attended by senior officials of the TNI and Polri.
