Optimizing The Role Of The Indonesian National Army In Overcoming Terrorism Crimes (Review of the TNI Law and Terrorism Law)

Abstract

The TNI's role in countering terrorism is part of the strategy to eradicate terrorism. With the escalation of the threat of terrorism which not only threatens national security, but also state sovereignty, the involvement of the TNI becomes a necessity in order to defend the country from terrorist threats or attacks. This research describes the urgency of involving the TNI in efforts to overcome acts of terrorism that threaten state sovereignty, and the ideal role of the TNI in efforts to overcome criminal acts of terrorism. The method used in this research is normative legal research, by using a statutory approach (statue approach) and a conceptual approach (conceptual approach). The results of this research indicate that there is a need for regulations that clarify the main tasks and functions of the TNI in overcoming criminal acts of terrorism. The proposed efforts to involve the TNI in countering terrorism include aspects of action and prevention. In the enforcement aspect, the technical involvement of the TNI in counter-terrorism operations is at the back of the line, when Densus 88 Anti-Terror is in a condition beyond overcapacity and has a threat gradation that endangers the sovereignty of the State.In its preventive function, the TNI's role is more focused on the effective use of intelligence forces to support the prevention of criminal acts of terrorism. Technically, the role of the TNI that must be carried out is early warning, early prevention, as well as action and recovery in an area as a result of acts of terrorism.