Space-id. Revision Act TNI It continues to be a public spotlight and politicians following significant changes to the 34-Year-2004 Act of the Indonesian National Army. The law of this revision began to apply after President Prabowo Subianto was given, but it reaped many critics regarding the potential of military reentry in civil affairs.
Main Changes in TNI Act
Some of the important points changed in the TNI bill revision include:
- Non-War Operational Authority Supplement
Revision states that the TNI can now take part in a wider non-war operation. According to the compass, three new functions are added, which are related to narcotics, cyber defense, and several other strategic areas. National Compass - Actual Private Placement at Civil Institute
The new section allows active TNI soldiers to occupy civilian positions in state agencies. It was originally 10 institutions, but the government proposed an addition to being 15 ministries and institutions. The Jakarta Post + 1 - Retired Age Extended
The retirement age for the TNI soldiers has been changed. According to revision, retirement for senior officers can be longer, adjusting to the needs of current military organizations. Between News - Civilian Enhancement
Despite many changes, the House and the support party confirmed that the revision kept civil supremacy. The faction of Gerindra states that this revision is "in line with civil supremacy" and not a step back in the era of military reform. Between News - Defense Structure and Strategic
The renewal of the law also places TNI's defense policy and strategy under the authority of the Ministry of Defense (Kemhan), despite the placement of military forces remains under the president's command. Between News
Pro-Contra: Public Response and Activist
- Civil society groups, like INFID, voice concern that this revision opens the door to "militarialism" or the return of such practices Dwifunction TNI (Military active in civil affairs). Compass + 1
- Some activists even make petitions against these changes, because they value the use of active soldiers in civil service can weaken military professionals. Transparency International Indonesia
- According to analysis in The Jakarta PostWell, the revised impulse came as part of "adaptation to modern defense challenges," such as cyberthreats and more flexible military needs. The Jakarta Post
- On the other hand, the government rejected the notion that this revision returned the New Order regime. Jakarta Globe + 1
Legitization and Law Process
- At June 23, 2025, Minister of Law and Human Rights, Suppatman Andi Astas, states in the Constitution Court (MK) that the formation of the TNI Vital Act has been legal. Between News
- However, there is an application of a material test against this revision: some students and civil groups judge these laws unjustly and can threaten democracy. Between News + 1
- In addition, the MK verdict noted that the public assessed the revised document was less transparent when the initial passed. Constitution Court
The reason of TNI Alone
From the TNI side, this revision is seen as a strategic need:
- The TNI capuspen states that the new laws have made the TNI principal task more adaptive and structured in order to deal with modern threats, including non-conventional threats. TNI
- The TNI commander has previously confirmed that the old bill (No. 34 / 2004) is considered "irrelevant" to deal with today's defense dynamics. Between News
Challenge Forward
- Publik dan aktivis pro-demokrasi tetap mengawasi implementasi UU ini dengan khawatir agar tidak terjadi “kembalinya militer ke politik” secara berlebihan.
- Mekanisme pengawasan terhadap prajurit TNI yang mengisi jabatan sipil menjadi poin penting: bagaimana memastikan tidak ada konflik kepentingan atau penyalahgunaan wewenang.
- Penempatan prajurit dalam lembaga sipil harus dikelola secara transparan, profesional, dan jelas perannya agar tidak melemahkan institusi sipil.
Conclusion:
Revisi UU TNI yang disahkan pada 2025 menghadirkan perubahan besar dalam peran militer di Indonesia — baik dari sisi operasional non-perang maupun penempatan personel aktif ke jabatan sipil. Meski pemerintah dan DPR menyatakan ini sebagai adaptasi strategis dan menjaga supremasi sipil, kritik dari masyarakat sipil dan aktivis demokrasi tetap keras, dengan kekhawatiran bahwa reformasi ini bisa membawa dampak militerisasi dan mengikis prinsip reformasi militer pasca Orde Baru.
