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The Indonesian Military (TNI) has capability to counter terrorism through its anti-terror special force units. Therefore, TNI needs to have clear stipulation  in countering-terrorism. It was said by the Commander of TNI Air Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto to Media after the closing ceremony of The Indonesian Military (TNI) and the Indonesian Police (Polri) Leaders Meeting 2018 at the TNI headquarter, in Cilangkap Jakarta on Wednesday afternoon  (24/01).

“The anti-terrorism law derives from the main task of TNI War Military Operations and Non war Military Operations in which the TNI also plays a role to carry out the countermeasures of terrorist acts so that in relation to this basic task, TNI also has the capabilities of 3 forces, Land, Sea and Air to maintain the integrity of the territory of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indoensia because the task of the TNI is clear. So, as executor and rehabilitator We maintain and uphold the sovereignty and ensure the safety of the nation. So we have an obligation to participate in countering terrorism.”

Air Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto explained that the Indonesian Military TNI has sent a letter to the House of Representatives to include a chapter that regulates the task and role of TNI in tackling terrorism. The Commander wants the title of Draft Law no. 15/2003 on Terrorism Bill to be changed to "Countermeasures of Terrorism Crime" // (VOI-Ahmad Faisal/REZHA/AHM)