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'''''Dwifungsi''''' ("dual function") was a doctrine implemented by [[Suharto]]'s military-dominated [[New Order (Indonesia)|"New Order"]] government in [[Indonesia]]n following the removal of President [[Sukarno]]. ''Dwifungsi'' was used to justify the military permanently increasing its influence in the Indonesian government, including reserved military-only seats in the parliament, and top positions in the nation's public service.

 

 

After the [[Indonesian National Revolution|1949 transfer of sovereignty]], the Army accepted civilian rule. As the weaknesses of political system became apparent, officers increasingly felt they had a responsibility to involve themselves in politics to "save the nation". When [[martial law]] was declared in 1957, the Army expanded its role into political economic and administrative areas.