On which date in 1945 did President Sukarno decree the transformation of the People's Security Agency (BKR) into the official People's Security Army (TKR), commemorated annually as TNI Anniversary?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 5 October 1945
- Step 1: On 5 October 1945, the government issued a decree officially establishing the Tentara Keamanan Rakyat (TKR). Step 2. This date is celebrated annually across Indonesia as the founding day of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (Hari Ulang Tahun TNI). Answer: 5 October 1945. Why not the others: 10 November is Heroes Day; 19 December is National Defense Day.
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