Intended to make a breakthrough in the procurement of navy patrol boats, the letter of Admiral Bernard Kent Sondakh on October 1, 2002 sparked off multiple controversy. Presented below is the chronology of events from the circulation of this letter to the launching of a KAL-35 in Riau waters in March 2004.

Facts

October 1, 2002:
Navy Chief of Staff Bernard Kent Sondakh circulates a letter offering participation by all provincial governors in the bui