Commander of Kopassus

StylePangkopassus

Reports toChief of Staff of the Indonesian Army

SeatKopassus Headquarters, Cijantung – Jakarta

AppointerCommander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces
on the recommendation of the Chief of Staff of the Army

Commander of Kopassus
Panglima Komando Pasukan Khusus
Insignia of Kopassus
Incumbent Lieutenant General Djon Afriandi since 2025
Indonesian Army
Style	Pangkopassus
Reports to	Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army
Seat	Kopassus Headquarters, Cijantung – Jakarta
Appointer	Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces on the recommendation of the Chief of Staff of the Army
Formation	1952
First holder	Mochammad Idjon Djanbi
Deputy	Deputy Commander of Kopassus
Website	tniad.mil.id

The Commander of Kopassus (Indonesian: Panglima Komando Pasukan Khusus, abbreviated Pangkopassus) is the highest leadership position within the Indonesian Army Special Forces Command (Kopassus). The post is held by an officer with the rank of Lieutenant General and reports directly to the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces.^[1]

The Commander of Kopassus is regarded as one of the most strategic positions within the Indonesian National Armed Forces. Officers who have held this post often go on to have distinguished careers. Notable figures include Sintong Panjaitan, who later served as a presidential adviser; Agum Gumelar, who held various ministerial positions; and Prabowo Subianto, who became President.^[2]