Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno

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Admiral (ret.)

Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno
Laksamana TNI Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno.png
12th Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs
In office
October 27, 2014 – August 12, 2015
PresidentJoko Widodo
Preceded byDjoko Suyanto
Succeeded byLuhut Binsar Pandjaitan
21st Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy
In office
July 1, 2008 – November 7, 2009
PresidentSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Preceded byAdmiral Sumardjono
Succeeded byAdmiral Agus Suhartono
Personal details
BornSeptember 20, 1952
Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia
Spouse(s)Yusfien Karlina
Children
  • Dian Avianti Yustedjo
  • Devi Novani Yustedjo
  • Dika Oktaviani Yustedjo
  • Mahendra Aji Pratama
Alma materIndonesian Naval Academy
Occupation
  • Politician
  • Naval officer
Military service
Allegiance Indonesia
Branch/serviceLambang TNI AL.png Indonesian Navy
Years of service1975–2010
Rank22-TNI Navy-ADM.svg Admiral
Commands

Admiral (Ret.) Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno(born September 20, 1952, in Magelang, Indonesia) is an Indonesian politician and retired Naval officer.[1][2] He was the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia from October 27, 2014, to August 12, 2015. Tedjo was also the Chief of Staff of the Navy from 2008 to 2009.[3][4]

Education[]

Tedjo completed his military training at the Indonesian Naval Academy in 1975. He also obtained a law degree from Hang Tuah University, Surabaya in 2001. He also attend numerous military education namely Indonesian Navy Staff and Command School, Indonesian Armed Forces Staff and Command School, National Defence Institution, National Resilience Institute Course batch 34.

Personal life[]

Tedjo was born in Magelang, Central Java on September 20, 1952. He is married with 4 children.

Military career[]

Tedjo has served for 35 years in Indonesian Navy. He served in numerous branch of the Indonesian Navy including the Naval Aviation Unit as Fixed wing Naval Aviator, he also serve as the commanding officer of KRI Teluk Lampung (540), KRI Teluk Semangka (512) and KRI Multatuli (561).

Tedjo served in various branches of the Indonesian Navy namely

He was also served in various branches of the Indonesian National Armed Forces and Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia, namely

He was inaugurated as Chief of Staff of the Navy on July 1, 2008, by the President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono , replacing Admiral Sumardjono who is retired.

Admiral Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno was officially replaced by Admiral Agus Suhartono on November 13, 2009.[5]

On October 27, 2014, he was appointed to serve in President Joko Widodo Working Cabinet (2014–2019) as Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia.

Honours, decorations, awards and distinctions[]

  • Bintang Dharma Ribbon.gif Bintang Dharma
  • Yudha Dharma Pratama Rib.png Bintang Yudha Dharma Pratama
  • Yudha Dharma Nararya Rib.png Bintang Yudha Dharma Nararya
  • Star of the Navy - 1st Class (Indonesia) - ribbon bar.png Bintang Jalasena Utama
  • Star of the Navy - 2nd Class (Indonesia) - ribbon bar.png Bintang Jalasena Pratama
  • Star of the Navy - 3rd Class (Indonesia) - ribbon bar.png Bintang Jalasena Naraya
  • Bintang Kartika Eka Paksi Utama.gif Bintang Kartika Eka Paksi Utama
  • Bintang Swa Bhuana Paksa Utama.gif Bintang Swa Buana Paksa Utama
  • Bintang Bhayangkara Utama.gif Bintang Bhayangkara Utama
  • Satyalancana Kesetiaan 8 year service.gif Satya Lencana Kesetiaan VIII
  • Satyalancana Kesetiaan 16 year service.gif Satya Lencana Kesetiaan XVI
  • Satyalancana Kesetiaan 24 year service.gif Satya Lencana Kesetiaan XXIV
  • Satyalancana Kesetiaan 32 year service.gif Satya Lencana Kesetiaan XXXII
  • Satyalancana Dwidya Sistha.gif Satya Lencana Dwidya Sistha
  • Satyalancana Kebhaktian Sosial.gif Satya Lencana Kebhaktian Sosial
  • Satyalancana Dharma Nusa.gif Satya Lencana Dharma Nusa
  • Satyalancana Dharma Samudra.gif Satya Lencana Dharma Samudra
  • Satyalencana GOM IX.gif Satya Lencana GOM IX/RAKSAKA DHARMA

Foreign Honours, decorations, awards and distinctions[]

  • Singapore: Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) ribbon.png Pingat Jasa Gemilang
  • Malaysia: Panglima Gagah Angkatan Tentera (Malaysia).png Panglima Gagah Angkatan Tentera (Kehormatan)
  • Thailand: Order of the Crown of Thailand - 1st Class (Thailand) ribbon.svg Grand Cross Knight to the Order of Crown of Thailand (First Class)

Notes and references[]

  1. ^ Agus, Feri. "Tedjo dan Muchdi Pr Hadiri Rapimnas Partai Besutan Tommy". nasional. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
  2. ^ "Panglima TNI Sebut Ada 5.000 Senjata Selundupan ke Indonesia, Jokowi Diminta Klarifikasi". GoAceh (in Indonesian). Retrieved May 20, 2018.
  3. ^ "Eks Menkopolhukam Tedjo Edhy Harapkan Rakyat Cerdas dan Tidak Emosional dalam Pilpres 2019". indonews. April 21, 2018. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
  4. ^ Putri, Zunita Amalia. "Eks Menko Tedjo dan 2 Jenderal Gabung ke Partainya Tommy Soeharto". detiknews. Retrieved May 20, 2018.
  5. ^ "Berita terbaru peristiwa dan politik berbagai daerah di Indonesia". detiknews. Retrieved May 21, 2018.
Political offices
Preceded by
Djoko Suyanto
Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs of Indonesia
2014–2015
Succeeded by
Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan
Military offices
Preceded by
Admiral Sumardjono
Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy
2008–2009
Succeeded by
Admiral Agus Suhartono
Preceded by
Lieutenant General Erwin Sudjono
Chief of General Staff of the Indonesian National Armed Forces
2008
Succeeded by
Vice Admiral Yosaphat Didik Heru Purnomo
Preceded by
Air Marshal M. Basri Sidehabi
Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces Staff and Command School
2008
Succeeded by
Air Marshal Ida Bagus Sanubari
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