Change of Command at HQ

Major General Wisnu Bawa Tenaya Named Commander of 9th Udayana Military Command in Bali

(7/22/2012)

Major General Wisnu Bawa Tenaya has been named military commander of the 9th Udayana Military Command headquartered in Bali. He replaces Major General Leonard.

The change in command was formalized via a letter of appointment dated June 15, 2012 with the change of command ceremony taking place in early July.

Major General Tenaya (54) is a 31-year veteran of military service with the Indonesian army. Much of his career as a military officer has been with the Army’s elite special forces (Kopassus).

In charge of the Udayana Military Command, Major General Tenaya is the commander of all Indonesian armed forces based in Bali, East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara.

Speaking at his command installation ceremony in Bali, Tenaya called on the people of Bali to promote and safeguard safety and security on the Island. He also announced he was ready to receive input from any source in order to safeguard the nation’s sovereign territories and the area under his command.

Source: BaliDiscovery.com