Agus Suhartono

Agus Suhartono (pronounced [ˈaɡʊs suharˈtono]; born 25 August 1955)[1] is the former Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces.

[2] Agus Suhartono was born in Blitar, East Java on 25 August 1955[1] to state employee Mangundipura and Masiyem.

[1] He was appointed chief of staff of the Indonesian Navy on 9 November 2009.

Tjahjo Kumolo, the chairman for the opposition, said that Agus "deserves the post more than (the) other (chiefs of staff).”[5] As commander, Agus has worked to increase the professionalism in the military[6] and military reform.

[8] Agus has also vowed to close the military-owned businesses, which have been seen as causing human rights violations by human rights groups and military analysts, and plans to further cooperation between the military and the Indonesian National Police in fighting terrorism.