Dudung Abdurachman

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]

General (Ret.) Dudung Abdurachman
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	(1965-11-19) 19 November 1965 (age 59) Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
Alma mater	Indonesian Military Academy
Military service
Allegiance	Indonesia
Branch/service	Indonesian Army
Years of service	1988–2023
Rank	General
Unit	Infantry

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]

Honours

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]

National

•  Indonesia:
  • Star of Mahaputera, 3rd Class (Bintang Mahaputera Utama) - 2024
  • Star of Meritorious Service (Bintang Dharma)
  • Star of Army Meritorious Service, 1st Class (Bintang Kartika Eka Paksi) - 2022
  • Star of Navy Meritorious Service, 1st Class (Bintang Jalasena Utama) - 2023
  • Star of Air Force Meritorious Service, 1st Class (Bintang Swa Bhuwana Paksa) - 2023
  • Star of National Police Meritorious Service, 1st Class (Bintang Bhayangkara Utama) - 2022

Foreign

•  Australia:
  • Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia - 2023
•  Cambodia:
  • Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Sahametrei - 2023
•  Malaysia:
  • Courageous Commander of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (PGAT) - 2023
•  Philippines:
  • Officer of the Philippine Legion of Honor
  • Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation
  • Bronze Cross Medal
•  Singapore:
  • Meritorious Service Medal (Military) (PJG) - 2023

References

1. "Profil Mayjen TNI Dudung Abdurachman⁣ Eks Pangdam Jaya Kini Pangkostrad, Pernah Jadi Loper Koran". Tribunnews.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2021-05-26.
2. "Daftar Lengkap Rotasi dan Mutasi 80 Pati di Tiga Matra TNI". KOMPAS.tv (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2021-05-26.
3. "Mutasi Jabatan 181 Perwira Tinggi TNI | PPID Tentara Nasional Indonesia". ppid.tni.mil.id. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
4. Budiman, Aditya (2021-05-26). "Jejak Mayjen Dudung Abdurachman Sebelum Ditunjuk Jadi Pangkostrad". Tempo. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
5. "Australian Gazette" (PDF).