ON August 4, 1965, President Sukarno summoned the Commander of Cakrabirawa Regiment, the presidential guard, Brig. Gen. Sabur, and Battalion Commander, Colonel Untung Samsuri, to the State Palace. As it was a confidential meeting, the discussion took place in the presidents bedroom.

Bung Karno asked his guests whether they were prepared to take an order for action against some disloyal generals. Untung expressed his readiness right away. Sir, if y