Reforming Forces [Indonesian Armed Forces], Robert Karniol, Jane’s Defence Weekly, 15 November 2006

Main Points (extracted from the article)

Military reform is a key issue for Indonesia’s government with a slew of new legislation and regulations, but effective implementation remains a problem.

The underfunded armed forces have seen the defence budget expand in recent years, in part to wean them off commercial business activities.

The 2005-09 force development plan calls for continued emphasis on the navy and air force although funding remains uncertain.

Comments – Articles covers legislated and policy efforts to implement needed reforms as well as the status of this effort. (Reforms center on separation of the military from politics, reducing military involvement in commercial business, civilian oversight of the armed forces, and professionalization of the force.) Run down of organization of all services as well as update on recent and planned equipment procurement. [slr]

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