- Jenderal Besar
"Jenderal Besar", translated literally as "Great General", is the highest rank of the
Army ofIndonesia . It is the equivalent of aGeneral of the Army , and is used to translate that rank into Indonesian. Fact|date=February 2007Currently the rank has been held only by three persons:
*
Sudirman , also styled "Panglima Besar" ("Great Commander");
*Abdul Haris Nasution ;
*Suharto .A "Jenderal Besar" could technically be appointed if ever Indonesia became engaged in a major war or suffered from a massive invasion. A "Jenderal Besar" would then, most likely, become supreme commander of all Indonesian military forces.
The insignia for "Jenderal Besar" is five golden stars arranged in a pentagon formation. Thus, the insignia is very similar to the
United States Army rank of General of the Army.
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