Jerry Slijngard
Jerry Slijngard is a prominent military leader in Suriname, currently serving as a key figure at the Instituut voor Defensie Opleidingen (IDO). He emphasizes the importance of education in transforming the military into a more responsive and preventive force while enhancing the professional development of its personnel. Recently, Slijngard spoke at the launch of the 2025/2026 training year, highlighting the IDO's efforts to expand its training offerings and improve the quality of military education.
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Recent news mentions
Jerry Slijngard is the coordinator of the National Coordination Center for Disaster Management discussing a significant aid shipment to Jamaica.
Surinaamse container met hulpgoederen vandaag naar Jamaica – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2026-02-26
Jerry Slijngard highlighted the role of the IDO in developing military professionals and leaders.
Legerofficieren starten leertraject – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-10-15