Defence Minister Evaluates Military Basic Training Programme for Cooperative Managers

Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has conducted a thorough evaluation of the military basic training programme for prospective Red and White Cooperative managers. This evaluation follows the deaths of five participants during the training period. “Under the direction of the Defence Minister, the organisers have carried out a comprehensive evaluation of health aspects,” said the Head of the Human Resources Development Agency at the Ministry of Defence, Major General Ketut Gede Wetan Pastia, during a press conference at the Ministry of Defence office in Central Jakarta on Saturday. According to Ketut, a thorough medical examination is necessary to ascertain the physical condition of the participants. Once the participants’ health status is known, the Indonesian National Armed Forces units acting as training providers must adjust the physical training load according to the participants’ conditions. In terms of handling, the Ministry of Defence has also requested that medical treatment for ill participants be carried out swiftly and optimally. Beyond health evaluations, Ketut stated that Sjafrie has also requested an evaluation of the material delivery during the education programme. “Activities are also directed to be more adaptive, educational, and attentive to the psychological condition of participants through learning methods that build a spirit of cooperation, problem-solving, and a more enjoyable atmosphere,” he said. This approach aims to ensure participants do not lose the essence of the military basic training, which emphasises discipline and building leadership spirit. Ketut confirmed that the evaluation process will continue throughout the training period for the comfort and safety of the participants. Previously, five prospective Red and White Cooperative managers died while attending the military basic training. The five participants were Yonanda Muhammad Taufiq, Anisa Muyassaroh, Novia Rahmadhani Sihotang, Rifki Renaldi Gunawan, and Nola Dya Sari. Yonanda Muhammad Taufiq died on Wednesday (17/6) after suffering cardiac arrest during training at the Army Education and Training Doctrine Command’s Combat Training Centre in Baturaja. Anisa Muyassaroh died on Thursday (18/6) due to heat stroke while attending training at the Mulawarman Regional Military Command’s Training Regiment in Balikpapan. Novia Rahmadhani Sihotang was pronounced dead on Tuesday (23/6) due to tuberculosis while attending training at the Air Force Doctrine, Education and Training Command in Jakarta. Rifki Renaldi Gunawan was pronounced dead while attending training at the 465 Paratrooper Battalion in Halim Perdanakusuma, East Jakarta, on Friday (26/8). On the same day, Nola Dya Sari was pronounced dead while attending military basic training in Kalimantan.