Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno

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]

Admiral (ret.)

Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno
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
Military service
Allegiance Indonesia
Branch/service Indonesian Navy
Years of service1975–2010
Rank Admiral
Commands

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
  • Bintang Yudha Dharma Pratama
  • Bintang Yudha Dharma Nararya
  • Bintang Jalasena Utama
  • Bintang Jalasena Pratama
  • Bintang Jalasena Naraya
  • Bintang Kartika Eka Paksi Utama
  • Bintang Swa Buana Paksa Utama
  • Bintang Bhayangkara Utama
  • Satya Lencana Kesetiaan VIII
  • Satya Lencana Kesetiaan XVI
  • Satya Lencana Kesetiaan XXIV
  • Satya Lencana Kesetiaan XXXII
  • Satya Lencana Dwidya Sistha
  • Satya Lencana Kebhaktian Sosial
  • Satya Lencana Dharma Nusa
  • Satya Lencana Dharma Samudra
  • Satya Lencana GOM IX/RAKSAKA DHARMA

Foreign Honours, decorations, awards and distinctions
  • Singapore: Pingat Jasa Gemilang
  • Malaysia: Panglima Gagah Angkatan Tentera (Kehormatan)
  • Thailand: 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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