To which military command was Prabowo appointed in 1998?
Kopassus
TNI
Kostrad
Presidential Guard
Answer
Kostrad, short for Komando Cadangan Strategis Angkatan Darat, was the Indonesian Army's Strategic Reserve Command, an elite unit responsible for securing the capital city of Jakarta and conducting special operations. Prabowo's appointment as Kostrad commander in 1998 solidified his rise within the military hierarchy and increased his political influence. During his tenure, he commanded operations to quell separatist movements in Aceh and Papua.
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