List of Indonesian flags explained

This is a list of flags of Indonesia containing images and information about the official Indonesian flags used, and other historical flags.

National flag

See main article: Flag of Indonesia.

FlagDateUseDescription
17 August 1945 – presentA horizontal bicolor of red and white
Banner A vertical bicolor of red and white

Governmental flags

Miscellaneous

Military flags

Military forces flags

FlagDateUseDescription
1945 – presentNaval jack of Indonesian NavyNine equal horizontal alternating stripes of red and white.

This flag is also known as "" or "War Flag" inspired by the flag of Majapahit kingdom.


1999 – presentFlag of the Indonesian National Armed ForcesRed colour with Indonesian National Armed Forces insignia and the motto ""
"Three Services, One Struggle"
""[1]

Flag of the Indonesian ArmyGreen colour with Indonesian Army insignia and the motto "" literally: Kartika = Bintang, Eka = Satu, Paksi = Burung.
"The Mighty Bird Without Match Upholds High Ideals"
""[2]

Burung could also be translated into "Soldier" or "Prajurit"[3]


Flag of the Indonesian NavyNavy Blue colour with Indonesian Navy insignia and the motto ""
"It is in the Seas We are Victorious"
""

also translated as "Our Glory Is in the Seas" or “"[4]


Flag of the Indonesian Air ForceBlue colour with Indonesian Air Force insignia and the motto ""
"Wings of the Motherland"
""

Sayap could also be translated into "Protector" or ""[5]

Commissioning pennant of the Indonesian Navy

Flag of the Indonesian Marine CorpsRed colour with Indonesian Marine Corps insignia and the motto ""
"Victorious on the Land and Sea"
""
2021 – presentFlag of the Indonesian National Armed Forces Reserve Component

Rank flags

The Service flag is used by those who held a position in their respective service branches. The TNI (red) variant of the flag is used by those who held a position in the TNI or Armed Forces it self. e.g. Lieutenant General the commanding general of the TNI Academy (Danjen Akademi TNI), Rear Admiral who held the position as Head of the Armed Forces Finance Center (Kapusku TNI), and Air Marshal who held the position as Commander of the Armed Forces Command and Staff Colleges (Dansesko TNI) or Admiral Yudo Margono who held the position of Commander of the TNI.

Former military and rank flags

FlagDateUseDescription
– until 1999Flag of the Armed Forces of the Republic of IndonesiaFlag of the armed forces before its separation as TNI and POLRI in 1999.
– until 2022Flag of a General (Jenderal) of the Indonesian Army. Usually held by the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army (Kasad)Was the rank flags given to all Army generals until 2022, when it was switched to green coloured flags. The Red coloured flags remained in use for Army generals who holds the position in the Armed Forces instead of specifically the Army service branch.
– until 2022Flag of a Lieutenant General (Letnan Jenderal) of the Indonesian Army
– until 2022Flag of a Major General (Mayor Jenderal) of the Indonesian Army
– until 2022Flag of a Brigadier General (Brigadir Jenderal) of the Indonesian Army

Law enforcement

Law enforcement forces flag

FlagDateUseDescription

Flag of the Indonesian National PoliceBlack colour with Indonesian National Police insignia and the motto ""
"Main Servant of the Homeland and Nation"
""[6]
Naval jack or ensign of the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency
Flag of the Indonesian Maritime Security AgencyBlue colour with the seal of Indonesian Maritime Security Agency

Rank flags

FlagDateUseDescription
Flag of a Police General (Jenderal Polisi) of the Indonesian National Police. Usually held by the Chief of the Indonesian National Police (Kapolri)
Flag of a Police Commissioner General (Komisaris Jenderal Polisi) of the Indonesian National Police
Flag of a Police Inspector General (Inspektur Jenderal Polisi) of the Indonesian National Police
Flag of a Police Brigadier General (Brigadir Jenderal Polisi) of the Indonesian National Police
Flag of a BAKAMLA Vice Admiral (Laksamana Madya) of the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency
Flag of a BAKAMLA Rear Admiral (Laksamana Muda) of the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency
Flag of a BAKAMLA Commodore (Laksamana Pertama) of the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency

Historical flags

Former Governmental flags

States and autonomous areas

Government of East Indonesia

Government of South Sumatra

Colonialism era flags

Dutch East Indies

Indonesian National Revolution

Flags of separatist movements and terror groups

Some separatists use the flags of pre-colonial states.

Islamic State of Indonesia

See also

References

  1. Web site: Doktrin Tentara Nasional Indonesia. Tridarma Ekakarma. Indonesian National Armed Forces Doctrine.
  2. Web site: Penerangan . Dinas . Profil - TNI Angkatan Darat . 2024-02-19 . tniad.mil.id . id.
  3. Web site: N. Oleh. Hermawan. ang. Kartika Eka Paksi. 2020-08-02. TNI Angkatan Darat. 17 July 2012 . id-ID.
  4. Web site: Doktrin Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut. Jalesveva Jayamahe. Indonesian Navy Doctrine. Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut.
  5. Web site: Oleh. Lambang Swa Bhuwana Paksa. 2020-08-02. TNI Angkatan Udara. id-ID.
  6. Web site: Website Resmi Polri - Arti Lambang Polri . 2024-02-19 . polri.go.id.