Kodaeral IV Marks 81st Anniversary of Indonesian Navy with Readiness Assembly

BATAM | INDATANEWS.COM - The Indonesian Navy Regional Command (Kodaeral) IV held a readiness assembly and thanksgiving ceremony to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) in 2026. The event took place on Thursday, September 9, 2026, in a solemn atmosphere at the parade ground of the Kodaeral IV Headquarters in Batam. The celebration continued afterward at the Raja Haji Fisabilillah Multipurpose Building (GSG) at Kodaeral IV.

Commander of Kodaeral IV, Rear Admiral TNI Berkat Widjanarko, personally led the readiness assembly and served as the ceremony inspector. The assembly was attended by commanders, military personnel, and civilian government employees serving within the jurisdiction of Kodaeral IV.

Several senior officers and members of the wider Kodaeral IV family were also present. They included the Deputy Commander of Kodaeral IV, the Inspector of Kodaeral IV, the Head of the Expert Team, senior leaders, heads of respective units, and the Chairwoman of the Kodaeral IV Regional Board of Jalasenastri Koarmada RI, Peni Berkat Widjanarko.

The deputy chairwoman and members of the Kodaeral IV Regional Board of Jalasenastri Koarmada RI also joined the series of activities alongside Kodaeral IV military personnel and civilian employees.

A Moment for Evaluation and Self-Reflection

In his address, Rear Admiral TNI Berkat Widjanarko emphasized that commemorating the 81st anniversary of the Indonesian Navy was not merely a ceremonial occasion. Rather, the anniversary served as a reminder of the Indonesian Navy's long history of service and dedication, while also providing an opportunity to evaluate and reflect on the implementation of its duties to date.

"Eighty-one years is a long journey marked by dedication, struggle and sacrifice. Let us use this moment as encouragement to continue providing our best service to the nation and state," the Kodaeral IV commander said.

He also called on all Kodaeral IV personnel to draw motivation from the Indonesian Navy's long history to continuously improve the quality of their service. Such a spirit, he said, was essential in responding to changes in the strategic environment and the increasingly complex demands of their duties.

The Kodaeral IV commander underscored the importance of professionalism, discipline, loyalty, integrity and readiness for every member of the personnel. He urged military personnel and civilian employees at Kodaeral IV to continuously enhance their capabilities and adapt to various changes that could affect the implementation of their duties.

Beyond professional capabilities and operational readiness, all personnel were also expected to uphold the good name and honor of the Indonesian Navy. This, he said, was an essential part of every Navy member's responsibility in carrying out their duties in service to the nation and state.

Readiness Assembly Continues with Thanksgiving Ceremony

The readiness assembly proceeded in a solemn atmosphere marked by a strong sense of unity. At the beginning and conclusion of the assembly, participants sang the Indonesian Navy March as an expression of their commitment to and pride in the institution.

Following the assembly, the Kodaeral IV leadership continued the commemoration with a thanksgiving ceremony for the Indonesian Navy's 81st anniversary at the Raja Haji Fisabilillah Multipurpose Building.

The thanksgiving ceremony reflected gratitude for the Indonesian Navy's 81-year history of service and dedication. At the same time, it provided an opportunity to strengthen relationships among Kodaeral IV personnel and further reinforce solidarity within the Navy family.

The warm and family-oriented atmosphere was further enhanced by a joint birthday celebration for Kodaeral IV personnel whose birthdays fell in September 2026. The celebration also represented an expression of the leadership's attention to its personnel and provided an opportunity to strengthen interpersonal relationships.

The joint event underscored the importance of solidarity in creating a harmonious working environment. Cooperation among commanders, military personnel, civilian employees and Indonesian Navy family members serves as an important foundation for the successful implementation of their duties.

Strengthening Commitment to Service

The 81st anniversary celebration of the Indonesian Navy at Kodaeral IV became an important moment to reaffirm the collective commitment of all personnel to carrying out their duties professionally, resiliently, with discipline and a strong sense of responsibility.

The motto "Jalesveva Jayamahe" serves as a guiding principle for Kodaeral IV in continuously improving the quality of its service while carrying out its duties to safeguard the sovereignty and security of Indonesia's maritime areas.

As part of the anniversary commemoration, Kodaeral IV called on all personnel to maintain their fighting spirit, continue developing their capabilities and face every challenge with a high level of readiness. This forms part of the Indonesian Navy's commitment to providing the best possible service in the interests of the nation and state. (IDNC)

REPORTER: Dalil Harahap | EDITOR: Fik Sagala

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