{{Short description|Indonesian admiral (born 1965)}} {{Indonesian name|2=Yudo Margono}} {{Infobox officeholder | honorific_prefix = Admiral | honorific_suffix = | name = Yudo Margono | image = PANGLIMA TNI,Laksamana TNI Yudo Margono.jpg | caption = Official portrait, 2022 | office = Commander of the National Armed Forces | order = | president = Joko Widodo | term_start = 19 December 2022 | term_end = 22 November 2023 | predecessor = General Andika Perkasa | successor = General Agus Subiyanto | office1 = Chief of Staff of the Navy | term_start1 = 20 May 2020 | term_end1 = 28 December 2022 | predecessor1 = Admiral Siwi Sukma Adji | successor1 = Admiral Muhammad Ali | office2 = Commander of 1st Defense Territorial Joint Command | term_start2 = 24 September 2019 | term_end2 = 26 May 2020 | successor2 = Vice Admiral {{ill|ING Ariawan|id}} | office3 = Commander of Indonesian Navy 1st Fleet Command | term_start3 = 15 March 2018 | term_end3 = 24 September 2019 | predecessor3 = Rear Admiral {{ill|Aan Kurnia (militer)|id|lt=Aan Kurnia}} | successor3 = Rear Admiral Muhammad Ali | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1965|11|26}} | birth_place = Madiun, Indonesia | allegiance = {{flag|Indonesia}} | branch = 30px Indonesian Navy | service_years = 1988–2023 | service_years_label = | rank = 25px Admiral | unit = Fleet Forces | commands = Commander of the National Armed Forces <br/> Chief of Staff of the Navy <br/> Indonesian Navy 1st Fleet Command <br/> Military Sealift Command <br/> KRI Ahmad Yani (351) <br/> KRI Sutanto (377) <br/> KRI Pandrong (801) | awards = See ''Honours'' | spouse = Veronica Yulis Prihayati | children = | relations = | laterwork = | signature = | signature_size = | signature_alt = | website = <!-- {{URL|example.com}} --> | module = }} Admiral '''Yudo Margono''' (born 26 November 1965) is an Indonesian admiral who previously served as the 22nd Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, He was appointed by President of Indonesia Joko Widodo in December 2022, replacing the retiring General Andika Perkasa.
==Early life and education== Yudo Margono was born in Balerejo, Madiun on 26 November 1965.<ref name="kompas">{{cite news |title=Profil Yudo Margono, Eks Pangkogabwilhan I yang Dilantik Jadi KSAL |url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2020/05/20/10003391/profil-yudo-margono-eks-pangkogabwilhan-i-yang-dilantik-jadi-ksal?page=all |access-date=8 October 2020 |work=KOMPAS.com |date=20 May 2020 |language=id}}</ref> His parents were farmers. According to him, after graduating from high school, he along with several friends decided to sign up to join the Indonesian Naval Academy, though he was the only one accepted between his friends. He was assigned to the Indonesian Navy, and graduated from the academy in 1988.<ref name="tiga">{{cite news |title=Perjalanan Karier KSAL: Anak Petani dan Misteri Angka Tiga |url=https://republika.co.id/berita/qam12o484/perjalanan-karier-ksal-anak-petani-dan-misteri-angka-tiga |access-date=8 October 2020 |work=Republika |date=20 May 2020 |language=id}}</ref>
==Career== He began his navy career as an assistant to the missile officer aboard KRI ''Wilhelmus Zakarias Yohannes'', then was promoted to head of operations aboard {{ship|KRI|Ki Hajar Dewantara|}} and executive officer for KRI ''Fatahillah''. He was then given command over the vessels KRI ''Pandrong'', {{ship|KRI|Sutanto|}}, and KRI ''Ahmad Yani''. In 2004, he was appointed commander of the naval base at Tual, then in 2008 in Sorong until 2010. Between 2010 and 2012, he was assigned as escort commander and later training officer of the Eastern Fleet. Between 2014 and 2015, he worked at the naval headquarters, before being assigned to command the naval base at Belawan until 2016.<ref name="kompas"/> He held the rank of colonel in 2013, when he was training officer.<ref>{{cite web |title=Komandan Kolatarmabar Serahkan Jabatan Danpuslat Glagaspur Kolatarmabar |url=https://tni.mil.id/view-44465-komandan-kolatarmabar-serahkan-jabatan-danpuslat-glagaspur-kolatarmabar.html |publisher=Indonesian Navy |access-date=8 October 2020 |language=id |date=15 January 2013}}</ref>
Yudo Margono became chief of staff of the Western fleet command in 2016–2017, commander of the military sealift command in 2017–2018, and then commander of the western fleet (reorganized into 1st fleet) in 2018–2019. After this tenure, he became joint commander of the 1st defense region, directly under the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces.<ref name="kompas"/> He had been promoted to rear admiral in December 2017,<ref>{{cite web |title=PANGKOLINLAMIL RESMI SANDANG BINTANG DUA |url=https://kolinlamil.tnial.mil.id/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1955/PANGKOLINLAMIL-RESMI-SANDANG-BINTANG-DUA.aspx |publisher=Indonesian Navy |access-date=8 October 2020 |language=id |date=13 December 2017 |archive-date=5 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181005070242/http://www.kolinlamil.tnial.mil.id/tabid/68/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1955/PANGKOLINLAMIL-RESMI-SANDANG-BINTANG-DUA.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref>
As joint commander, Yudo Margono took part in the handling of the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, particularly hospitals in Galang Island and the Kemayoran Athletes Village.<ref>{{cite news |title=TNI Bentuk Komando Gabungan Terpadu Terkait Corona di 4 Wilayah, Ini Daftarnya |url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-4949763/tni-bentuk-komando-gabungan-terpadu-terkait-corona-di-4-wilayah-ini-daftarnya |access-date=8 October 2020 |work=detiknews |date=23 March 2020 |language=id-ID |archive-date=15 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201015172604/https://news.detik.com/berita/d-4949763/tni-bentuk-komando-gabungan-terpadu-terkait-corona-di-4-wilayah-ini-daftarnya |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was appointed navy chief of staff on 20 May 2020, and along with the appointment he was promoted to a four-star admiral.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ini Jejak Karier Kasal Baru, Laksamana TNI Yudo Margono |url=https://www.beritasatu.com/jaja-suteja/nasional/635253/ini-jejak-karier-kasal-baru-laksamana-tni-yudo-margono |access-date=8 October 2020 |work=Berita Satu |date=20 May 2020 |language=id}}</ref> He was awarded the Member (AM) in the Military Division of the Order of Australia on 3 May 2022 for strengthening relations between the navies of Indonesia and Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gg.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-05/Gazette%20C2022G00359.docx|title=Government Notices Gazette C2022G00359 03/05/2022|website=gg.gov.au|access-date=8 May 2022}}</ref>
==Honours== Yudo Margono is the recipient of the following honours:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.detik.com/jabar/berita/d-6458754/profil-laksamana-yudo-margono-yang-disahkan-jadi-panglima-tni |title=Profil Laksamana Yudo Margono yang Disahkan Jadi Panglima TNI |website=detik.com |date=13 December 2022| access-date=16 December 2022|language=ID}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/3275985/profil-laksamana-tni-yudo-margono-calon-panglima-tni| title=Profil - Laksamana TNI Yudo Margono, calon Panglima TNI |website=antaranews.com |date= 30 November 2022 | access-date=16 December 2022|language=ID}}</ref> {| style="margin:1em auto; text-align:center;" |colspan="3"|{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Pita (Ribbon) Bintang Mahaputera Adipradana.png|width=100}} |- |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Pita (Ribbon) Bintang Dharma.png|width=100}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Bintang Yudha Dharma Utama rib.svg|width=100}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Pita (Ribbon) Bintang Jalasena Utama.png|width=100}} |- |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Kartika Eka Paksi Utama.gif|width=100}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Pita (Ribbon) Bintang Swa Bhuwana Paksa Utama.png|width=100}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Pita (Ribbon) Bintang Bhayangkara Utama.png|width=100}} |- |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Bintang Yudha Dharma Pratama rib.svg|width=100}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Pita (Ribbon) Bintang Jalasena Pratama.png|width=100}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Bintang Yudha Dharma Nararya rib.svg|width=100}} |- |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Pita (Ribbon) Bintang Jalasena Nararya.png|width=100}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=AUS Order of Australia (military) BAR.svg|width=100}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) ribbon.png|width=100}} |- |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=The Gallant Order of Military Service - Courageous Commander (Malaysia).svg|width=100}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera) ribbon.png|width=100}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Pita (Ribbon) Satyalencana Kesetiaan XXXII.png|width=100}} |- |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Pita (Ribbon) Satyalencana Dharma Samudera.png|width=100}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Pita (Ribbon) Satyalencana Kesetiaan XXIV.png|width=100}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Pita (Ribbon) Satyalencana Kesetiaan XVI.png|width=100}} |- |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Pita (Ribbon) Satyalencana Kesetiaan VIII.png|width=100}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Pita (Ribbon) Satyalencana Dwidya Sistha.png|width=100}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Pita (Ribbon) Satyalencana Dharma Nusa.png|width=100}} |- |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Pita (Ribbon) Satyalencana Wira Nusa.png|width=100}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Pita (Ribbon) Satyalencana Wira Dharma.png|width=100}} |{{Ribbon devices|number=0|type=award-star|ribbon=Pita (Ribbon) Satyalencana Kebhaktian Sosial.png|width=100}} |} {| class="wikitable" style="margin:1em auto; text-align:center;" |- |colspan="9"|Star of Mahaputera, 2nd Class (''Bintang Mahaputera Adipradana'') (2024)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.viva.co.id/english/1742362-president-jokowi-bestows-national-honors-on-64-figures|title=President Jokowi Bestows National Honors on 64 Figures|date=15 August 2024|access-date=16 August 2024|website=Viva.co.id|language=EN|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816012014/https://www.viva.co.id/english/1742362-president-jokowi-bestows-national-honors-on-64-figures|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |colspan="3"|Military Distinguished Service Star (''Bintang Dharma'') |colspan="3"|Grand Meritorious Military Order Star (''Bintang Yudha Dharma Utama'') |colspan="3"|Navy Meritorious Service Star, 1st Class (''Bintang Jalasena Utama'') |- |colspan="3"|Army Meritorious Service Star, 1st Class (''Bintang Kartika Eka Pakçi Utama'') |colspan="3"|Air Force Meritorius Service Star, 1st Class (''Bintang Swa Bhuwana Paksa Utama'') |colspan="3"|National Police Meritorious Service Star, 1st Class (''Bintang Bhayangkara Utama'') |- |colspan="3"|Grand Meritorious Military Order Star, 2nd Class (''Bintang Yudha Dharma Pratama'') |colspan="3"|Navy Meritorious Service Star, 2nd Class (''Bintang Jalasena Pratama'') |colspan="3"|Grand Meritorious Military Order Star, 3rd Class (''Bintang Yudha Dharma Nararya'') |- |colspan="3"|Navy Meritorious Service Star, 3rd Class (''Bintang Jalasena Nararya'') |colspan="3"|Member of the Order of Australia (Australia) (2022) |colspan="3"|Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) (Singapore) (2022) |- |colspan="3"|Courageous Commander of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (''Pingat Panglima Gagah Angkatan Tentera'') (Malaysia) |colspan="3"|Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera) (Singapore) (2024) |colspan="3"|Military Long Service Medal, 32 Years (''Satyalancana Kesetiaan 32 Tahun'') |- |colspan="3"|Medal for Active Duty in the Navy (''Satyalancana Dharma Samudra'') |colspan="3"|Military Long Service Medal, 24 Years (''Satyalancana Kesetiaan 24 Tahun'') |colspan="3"|Military Long Service Medal, 16 Years (''Satyalancana Kesetiaan 16 Tahun'') |- |colspan="3"|Military Long Service Medal, 8 Years (''Satyalancana Kesetiaan 8 Tahun'') |colspan="3"|Military Instructor Service Medals (''Satyalancana Dwidya Sistha'') |colspan="3"|Medal for National Defense Service (''Satyalancana Dharma Nusa'') |- |colspan="3"|Medal for Active Duty in Indonesia's Outer Islands (''Satyalancana Wira Nusa'') |colspan="3"|Medal for Active Duty as a Border Guard (''Satyalancana Wira Dharma'') |colspan="3"|Social Welfare Medal (''Satyalancana Kebaktian Sosial'') |}
==References== {{reflist}}
{{S-start}} {{S-mil}} {{S-bef|before=Andika Perkasa}} {{S-ttl|title=Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces|years=19 December 2022 − 22 November 2023}} {{S-aft|after=Agus Subiyanto}} {{S-bef|before=Siwi Sukma Adji}} {{S-ttl|title=Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy|years=20 May 2020 – 28 December 2022}} {{S-aft|after=Muhammad Ali}} {{s-end}}
Category:1965 births Category:Chiefs of staff of the Indonesian Navy Category:Living people Category:Indonesian admirals Category:People from Madiun Yudo Margono Category:Recipients of the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) Category:Recipients of the Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang (Tentera)