Nani Afrida, Jakarta – Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Moeldoko on Monday appointed Air Marshal Dede Rusamsi as the new chief of general staff (KASUM), replacing Air Chief Marshal Agus Supriyatna.

Prior to his appointment, Dede was the National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas) deputy governor.

Moeldoko said KASUM was responsible for coordinating and communicating the TNI commander's policies on the development of weaponry systems in its military divisions, comprising the Navy, Army and Air Force, to lower-ranking officers.

In the space of three months, the KASUM position has been occupied by three officials: Vice Admiral Ade Supandi – who is now the navy chief of staff (KASAL) – , Vice Marshal Agus Supriyatna, who is now the Air Force chief of staff (KASAU), and Dede.

Source: http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/02/16/tni-appoints-new-chief-general-staff.html