General (Ret.) Dudung Abdurachman | |
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33rd Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army | |
In office 17 November 2021 –25 October 2023 | |
Preceded by | Andika Perkasa |
Succeeded by | Agus Subiyanto |
42nd Commander of Army Strategic Reserve Command | |
In office 25 May 2021 –31 January 2022 | |
Preceded by | Eko Margiyono |
Succeeded by | Maruli Simanjuntak |
34th Commander of Kodam Jaya | |
In office 27 July 2020 –25 May 2021 | |
Preceded by | Eko Margiyono |
Succeeded by | Mulyo Aji |
Personal details | |
Born | Bandung,West Java,Indonesia | 19 November 1965
Alma mater | Indonesian Military Academy |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Indonesia |
Branch/service | Indonesian Army |
Years of service | 1988–2023 |
Rank | General |
Unit | Infantry |
General (Ret.) Dudung Abdurachman (born 19 November 1965) is an Indonesian Army general who previously served as the 33rd Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army (Kasad). He graduated from the Indonesian Military Academy (Akmil) in 1988 beginning his career in the infantry. He was appointed Commander of Kodam Jaya on 27 July 2020,then on 25 May 2021,appointed as Commander of the Kostrad. [1] [2] [3]
Dudung gained media attention in late 2020 for his anti-radicalism statements and standoff against extremist groups such as the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI). Furthermore,as Commander of Kodam Jaya,he instructed soldiers under his command to take down provocative banners and posters related to the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) throughout Jakarta,due to the inability of the civilian authorities. This action then sparked controversy. [4]
Abdurachman was appointed an Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia on 9 October 2023 for distinguished service as the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army in enhancing the relationship and interoperability between the Australian Army and the Indonesian Army. [5]
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