Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy | |
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Kepala Staf TNI Angkatan Laut | |
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since 28 December 2022 | |
Indonesian Navy | |
Abbreviation | KSAL / Kasal |
Reports to | Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces |
Seat | Navy Headquarter, Cilangkap - Jakarta |
Nominator | Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces |
Appointer | President of Indonesia |
Precursor | Commander of 1st Defense Joint Service Regional Command |
Formation | 10 September 1945 |
First holder | Admiral III Mas Pardi |
Deputy | Vice Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy |
The Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy (Indonesian: Kepala Staf TNI Angkatan Laut, abbreviated KSAL or KASAL) is the highest position in the Indonesian Navy. The position is held by the four-star Admiral or Marine General, appointed by and reporting directly to the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces. Chief of Staff is assisted by Vice Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, position is held by three-star Admiral or Marine General.[1]