Defence Minister Evaluates Military Basic Training Programme for Cooperative Managers
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has conducted a thorough evaluation of the basic military training (latsarmil) programme for prospective managers of Koperasi Merah Putih.
This evaluation follows the deaths of five training participants during their period of education.
“Under the direction of the Minister of Defence, the organisers have conducted a comprehensive evaluation regarding health aspects,” said the Head of the Human Resources Development Agency (BPSCO) of the Ministry of Defence, Major General TNI Ketut Gede Wetan Pastia, during a press conference at the Ministry of Defence office, Central Jakarta, on Saturday.
According to Ketut, comprehensive health examinations must be conducted to determine the physical condition of the participants. Once the health status of the participants is known, every TNI unit acting as military trainers must adjust the intensity of physical training to suit the participants’ conditions.
Regarding medical handling, the Ministry of Defence has also requested that medical treatment for sick participants be carried out swiftly and maximally.
Beyond health evaluations, Ketut stated that Sjafrie has requested an evaluation of the curriculum and materials provided during the training. “The activities are also directed to be more adaptive, educative, and attentive to the psychological condition of the participants through learning methods that foster teamwork, problem-solving, and a more positive atmosphere,” he said.
This approach aims to ensure that participants do not lose the essence of the basic military training, which emphasises discipline and the development of leadership qualities.
Ketut ensured that the evaluation process will continue throughout the training period to ensure the comfort and safety of all participants.
Previously, five prospective managers of Koperasi Merah Putih passed away while undergoing the training. The five participants were Yonanda Muhammad Taufiq, Anisa Muyassaroh, Novia Rahmadhani Sihotang, Rifki Renaldi Gunawan, and Nola Dya Sari.
Yonanda Muhammad Taufiq was reported to have died on Wednesday (17/6) due to cardiac arrest during training at Satdik Puslatpur Kodiklatad, Baturaja. Anisa Muyassaroh died on Thursday (18/6) from heatstroke during training at Satdik Dodikjur Rindam VI/Mulawarman, Balikpapan. Novia Rahmadhani Sihotang passed away on Tuesday (23/6) due to Tuberculosis while training at Kodiklatau Jakarta. Rifki Renaldi Gunawan died during training at Satdik Yon Parako 465, Halim Perdanakusuma, East Jakarta, on Friday (26/8), and on the same day, Nola Dya Sari also passed away during training in Kalimantan.