Jakarta – Coordinator of the Expert Staff of the Army Chief of Staff (Korsahli KASAD), Lt. Gen. TNI I Nyoman Cantiasa is closely known as a super-smart and down-to-earth general with a wealth of combat experience in conflict areas. No one doubted that from him.
The three-star general who was born in Bubunan, Seririt, Buleleng, Bali, June 26 1967, was also listed as the best graduate of the Military Academy (Akmil) in 1990 from the infantry branch. Thanks to this achievement, Cantiasa was entitled to receive the Adhi Makayasa and Tri Sakti Wiratama awards when he was appointed as a young officer with the rank of Second Lieutenant at the State Palace at that time.
Adhi Makayasa is an award for the best TNI-Polri graduates. For the TNI, it is divided into three dimensions, namely, the land dimension from the Magelang Military Academy (Akmil), the sea dimension from the Surabaya Naval Academy (AAL), and the air dimension from the Yogyakarta Air Force Academy (AAU).
Cantiasa is full of experience serving with the Special Action Battalion (Aksus), which is now called Battalion 811. In this Battalion, he was also a commander in 2006, two years after completing his education at the Indonesian Army Sesko in 2004.
Cantiasa has also served as the 31st Kopassus Commander General (Danjen), replacing Eko Margiyono. The handover ceremony took place at Makopassus Field, Cijantung, East Jakarta, February 1, 2019.
while serving as Danjen Kopassus with the rank of Major General.
From there, he was then entrusted with the position of 3rd Commander of the Regional Military Command (Pangdam) XVIII / Cassowary to replace Ali Hamdan Bogra on August 26 2020. After leaving the position of Regional Military Commander, Cantiasa also received an additional star rank on his shoulders to three. Along with this promotion, he received a promotion as the 4th Commander of the Joint Regional Defense Command (Pangkogabwilhan) III replacing Jeffry Apoly Rahawarin on January 21, 2022.
2023 is recorded as the 33rd year of service and career in the military. And the position of Korsahli KASAD became his second position with the rank of three stars alias Lieutenant General.
And if God wills, it is also possible for him to end his career perfectly with four stars on his shoulders, aka becoming a general. Anything is possible if God wills it. Aamiin.
In addition to the rank of three stars, this super-intelligent General has also won dozens of awards during his career. In this article, we try to review the dozens of service marks as a form of respect for his capability, loyalty and integrity as a Commando soldier.
The following are dozens of honors owned by Lt. Gen. TNI I Nyoman Cantiasa:
1. Bintang Yudha Dharma Pratama
Reporting from the official website of the Ministry of State Secretariat, Bintang Yudha Dharma is a star that is awarded to those who have dedicated themselves beyond and beyond the call of duty in carrying out coaching and development tasks and producing work that the government and the Republic of Indonesia truly feel the benefits of.
Bintang Yudha Dharma Pratama honors with a necklace ribbon. The Bintang Yudha Dharma badge of honor can be awarded to Indonesian Citizens (WNI) and Foreign Citizens (WNA) who meet the requirements.
2. Bintang Kartika Eka Paksi Pratama
Bintang Kartika Eka Paksi is a star that is awarded to those who have shown extraordinary abilities, wisdom, and services beyond the call of duty for the advancement and development of the Indonesian Army.
Star of Honor Kartika Eka Paksi Pratama with a hanging ribbon. The Bintang Kartika Eka Paksi Medal of Honor can be awarded to Indonesian citizens and foreigners who meet the requirements.
3. Bintang Yudha Dharma Nararya
This honor has a hanging band. Bintang Yudha Dharma is a star that is awarded to those who have dedicated themselves above and beyond the call of duty in carrying out coaching and development tasks and producing works that the government and the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia truly feel the benefits of.
4. Bintang Kartika Eka Paksi Nararya
This badge of honor has hanging bands like the primary class. This star is in the 3rd class in the Bintang Kartika Eka Paksi honor.
5. Satyalancana Dharma Pillow
This badge of honor is a military Satyalancana whose rank is the same as other Satyalancana. Satyalancana Dharma Pillowa’s badge of honor is not classy.
The Medal of Honor of Satyalancana Dharma Pillows has a hanging band and is bestowed or awarded by presidential decree.
6. Satyalancana Loyalty 24 Years
This military Satyalancana is also the same as the Dharma Pillow Satyalancana, that is, it is not classy and has hanging ribbons, and is bestowed or awarded with a presidential decree.
7. Satyalancana Loyalty 16 Years
This service mark is as above number 6. Honor Satyalancana Loyalty to give awards to TNI soldiers who have rendered extraordinary services showing their loyalty to the TNI, the nation and the state, provided they have carried out military service duties for eight years, 16 years, 24 years, or 32 full years continuously; and faithful to work earnestly without blemish.
8. Satyalancana Loyalty 8 Years
This military satyalancana is the same as numbers 6 and 7 above. The legal basis is Government Regulation Number 35 of 2010 concerning the Implementation of Law Number 20 of 2009 concerning Titles, Medals of Service and Honors.
9. Satyalancana Military Operation Movement (GOM) VII
In Government Regulation (PP) Number 59 of 1958 concerning Satyalancana Military Operation Movement Events, Article 21 paragraph (1) states that Satyalancana VII Military Operation Movement is given to members of the armed forces who are active for at least 90 continuous days or 180 intermittent days. – broken up within a period of 2 years following the movement of military operations against events in Aceh that occurred from 20 September 1953 until a time to be determined by the Minister of Defence.
Whereas Article 22 paragraph (1) states that the VII Military Operation Movement Satyalancana has the shape as described in the list of attachments, namely a circular satya badge made of bronze-colored metal, with a diameter of 25 millimeters, on the face is depicted the inscription G.O.M. VII, encircled with a series of rice and cotton in bronze color, on the back is the inscription of the Republic of Indonesia.
Article 22 paragraph (2) states that the VII Military Operations Movement Satyalancana tape measures 25 millimeters wide, 35 millimeters long, has a red base color with 5 dark-green vertical stripes each 2 millimeters wide and located as follows: the third stripe is located in the middle of the ribbon; the distance between the third strip and the second and fourth strips is 1 mm each, while the distance between the second and first strips and the distance between the fourth and fifth strips are 5 millimeters each.
Article 23 of this Government Regulation reads that Operation Satyalancana VII is given to former members of the armed forces and citizens of the Republic of Indonesia who are not members of the armed forces who carry out military duties and who fulfill the conditions specified in Article 21 according to the procedure for giving by the Minister of Defence.
10. Satyalancana Ksatria Yudha
This military Satyalancana which has the same degree as other Satyalancana is also not classy, has hanging ribbons, and is bestowed or awarded with a presidential decree.
This service mark is to reward TNI soldiers who have shown dedication, skill and discipline in carrying out special assignments in special units for a minimum of two years continuously or three years non-continuously; or outstanding services in carrying out special assignments at special units, both special high-risk exercises and assignments that can result in psychiatric disorders, physical disability, or death.
11. Satyalancana Raksaka Dharma/GOM IX
Provisions for awarding this award are regulated in Government Regulation (PP) Number 26 of 1969 concerning Satyalancana Events of the IX Military Operation Movement, hereinafter referred to as Satyalancana Raksaka Dharma.
In Article 4 paragraph (1) of the PP it states that Satyalancana Raksaka Dharma is a circular Satyalancana with twists and turns, made of metal in the form of bronze, having a diameter of 35 mm. On the front is depicted the inscription Raksaka Dharma and a picture of a bird of paradise with the inscription GOM-IX in it, all of which are surrounded by a series of rice and cotton paintings.
Then, on the back of the Satyalancana, the writings of the Republic of Indonesia are depicted. The Satyalancana Ribbon measures 35 mm wide and 55 mm long, black on a base color, with 5 dark red vertical stripes, namely one 5 mm wide strip in the center with two stripes on the right side and two stripes on the left side each 11/12 wide. 2mm.
12. Satyalancana Dharma Nusa
This military Satyalancana which has the same rank as other Satyalancana is also of class, hanging ribbons, awarded or awarded by presidential decree. The Dharma Nusa Satyalancana Medal of Honor can be awarded to Indonesian citizens who meet the requirements.
The purpose of this award is to give awards to TNI soldiers, members of the Police, and civil servants who have contributed in carrying out the tasks of security restoration operations, as well as other Indonesian citizens who have contributed in assisting security recovery operations in areas of turmoil within the territory of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia.
13. Satyalancana Wira Nusa
The purpose of this award is to reward TNI soldiers who have served and dedicated themselves to safeguarding the outer islands of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia for a minimum of 90 days continuously or 120 days intermittently in one assignment.
The time to use this service mark is during official ceremonies or national holidays. How to use it depends.
14. Satyalancana Wira Dharma
The specific conditions for awarding this award are stipulated in Article 46 PP Number 35 of 2010. Article 46 paragraph (1) states that TNI soldiers who have served and dedicated themselves to securing the borders of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia for a minimum of 90 continuous days or 120 days not continuously in one assignment.
This military Satyalancana which has the same rank as other Satyalancana is not classed, hanging ribbons, awarded or granted by presidential decree.
15. Satyalancana Lotus
The provisions for this service mark are regulated in PP No. 3 of 1978 concerning Satyalancana Seroja. Article 1 of the PP states that Satyalancana Seroja was held to reward members of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Indonesia who have contributed to carrying out the state’s duties in tackling security disturbances by gangs of troublemakers from outside the border towards the stability of the territory of East Nusa Tenggara Province in particular and the stability of the territory of the Republic of Indonesia. Indonesia in general, as well as those who meet the requirements as referred to in Article 2.
Whereas Article 2 states that the conditions for awarding the Satyalancana Seroja are the general conditions as stipulated in the Emergency Law Number 4 of 1959 concerning General Provisions regarding Honors, and special conditions, namely on 21 May 1975 or after carrying out state duties as referred to in Article 1.
This service badge has a sinuous circular shape, is made of bronze-colored metal, and has a diameter of 35 millimeters. On the middle face is depicted a lotus flower with a lotus inscription, both of which are circled by a string of rice and cotton.
A series of rice and cotton paintings of lotus flowers and lotus writings are located in a circle that has a diameter of 30 millimeters. On the back of the Satyalancana is the inscription of the Republic of Indonesia.
16. Satyalancana Dwidya Sistha
This military Satyalancana which has the same degree as other Satyalancana is also not classed, hanging ribbons, awarded or awarded by presidential decree. The Satyalancana Dwidya Sistha badge of honor can be awarded to Indonesian citizens and foreigners who meet the requirements.
While the purpose of this award is to give awards to TNI Soldiers and non-TNI soldiers who have contributed to the advancement and growth of the TNI, who because of their position as teachers/instructors at TNI educational institutions have shown their loyalty, work performance, and good behavior for a minimum of two years continuously. – continuously or three years non-continuously or three batches continuously or totaling four batches non-continuously and foreign nationals who have served as teachers or instructors within the TNI and have been declared to have contributed to the education, growth and development of the TNI.
17. Satyalancana Wira Karya
The purpose of this service is to reward Indonesian citizens who have given great service to the homeland and the nation so that they can be used as role models for others.
This service mark is a civil Satyalancana which has the same degree as other Satyalancana, is not classy, has a hanging band, awarded or given by presidential decree, can be awarded to Indonesian citizens who meet the requirements and foreigners who have contributed greatly to the Republic of Indonesia, and can be awarded posthumously.
18. Satylancana Social Service
A badge of honor given as a tribute to Indonesian citizens who have made great contributions in the humanitarian field in general or in a humanitarian field in particular that is related to the field of social welfare. This is based on the Decree of the Minister of Social Affairs Number 36/HUK/2004 concerning Guidelines for the Awarding of the Social Service Satyalancana Medal of Honor. Bembo
