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Teddy Indra Wijaya Named Best Paper Writer at Seskoad 2026

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lieutenant Colonel Teddy Indra Wijaya was named the best paper writer for the 2026 Seskoad Regular Education.
  • The award was presented by the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army, General Maruli Simanjuntak, during the closing ceremony.
  • Simanjuntak urged graduates to maintain strategic insight, visionary thinking, and high integrity, emphasizing the need for adaptability to technological advancements.

Lieutenant Colonel Teddy Indra Wijaya has been recognized as the best paper writer for the 2026 Regular Education program at the Army Command and Staff College (Seskoad). The prestigious award was conferred by the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army, General Maruli Simanjuntak, during the closing ceremony held in Bandung, West Java.

Graduates of Seskoad must possess strong strategic insight, visionary thinking, and high moral integrity

โ€” General Maruli SimanjuntakDuring the closing ceremony of the Seskoad Regular Education program.

General Simanjuntak stressed the importance of strategic insight, visionary thinking, and high moral integrity for Seskoad graduates. He urged the officers to not only focus on technical and tactical military skills but also to cultivate strong character as future leaders of the army. "Challenges ahead will demand military leaders who are not only professional but also capable of strategic thinking, adapting to technological developments, and possessing foresight," he stated.

Simanjuntak also advised Teddy and his fellow graduates to maintain their integrity, continuously enhance their capabilities, and embrace lifelong learning. He expressed hope that the education received would serve as a foundation for facing future challenges and contributing to the advancement of the organization.

In the future, tasks will demand military leaders who are not only professional but also capable of strategic thinking, adaptive to technological developments, and possess foresight.

โ€” General Maruli SimanjuntakHighlighting the evolving demands on military leadership.

The Seskoad Regular Education program utilizes a blended learning method, combining face-to-face and online sessions, to adapt to evolving educational systems and organizational needs. Seskoad is the highest general development institution within the Indonesian Army, aiming to mold mid-ranking officers into leaders with strong managerial and strategic capabilities. The 2026 program included 279 participants from various branches of the Indonesian military and police, as well as international students.

The educational foundation obtained is expected to be a basis for facing various task challenges as well as providing the best contribution for the progress of the organization.

โ€” General Maruli SimanjuntakExpressing expectations for the graduates' future contributions.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.