LCDR Andhika Permana graduated from the Indonesian Naval Academy and was commissioned as an officer in 2007. Since he was a junior until mid-level officer rank, LCDR Andhika have served on various types of Indonesian Navy Ships (KRI), ranging from the Striking Ship Squadron, the Patrolling Ship Squadron, to the Auxiliary Ship Squadron. Throughout this period of service, he held various positions, from Assistant Division Head to Commanding Officer. In the Operations Staff, LCDR Andhika began his career as a Staff Officer at the Operations Staff of the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces. This role involved assisting the Commander’s Assistant for Operations in formulating joint exercise plans among the three branches of the Indonesian National Armed Forces and evaluating the outcomes of these exercises. Prior to serving as the Indonesian ILO at the IFC, LCDR Andhika held the position of Head of Subsection for Exercise at the Naval Operations and Training Service, Indonesian Navy Headquarters. LCDR Andhika's military educational background began with graduating from the Indonesian Naval Academy in Surabaya, followed by completing the Specialization Course and the Principal Warfare Officer Course in Surabaya. In 2019, LCDR Andhika attended the International Surface Warfare Officer Department Head Course in Rhode Island, USA, and later in 2023, continued with the Command and General Staff Course in the Philippines. LCDR Andhika is blessed with his beloved wife and two children, who have been his source of strength and inspiration throughout his career. Currently, they live in Jakarta, a capital city of Indonesia that offers both cultural richness and modern conveniences.