Defence Ministry Implements Mitigation Measures for Cooperative Manager Military Training Safety

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Defence is taking mitigation steps to ensure that participants in the basic military training for prospective Red and White Cooperative managers do not fall ill or die during the programme. One of the key measures involves conducting advanced health screenings for all trainees. “As a mitigation measure, the organisers have also carried out advanced health checks, observation, and isolation for participants requiring medical services,” said the Head of the Ministry’s Human Resources Development Agency, Major General Ketut Gede Wetan Pastia, during a press conference at the Ministry of Defence on Saturday. Ketut explained that the examinations allow instructors to understand the physical condition and medical history of the participants. Based on these results, trainers can adjust the type of physical training to match the individual’s physical condition. In addition to health screenings, the ministry is also strengthening coordination with several hospitals to ensure that referred participants receive maximum care. “We are coordinating intensively with military hospitals and health facilities to ensure all participants receive fast and optimal health services,” Ketut clarified. Through these efforts, Ketut expressed hope that the basic military training process for the prospective cooperative managers would proceed safely and effectively. This health screening method has previously been implemented by several units hosting the training, including at the Indonesian Navy Marine Corps headquarters in Cilandak, South Jakarta. “Those with a history of chronic or serious illness are separated down to the platoon and company levels, so they are not included in physical field activities,” said Marine Lieutenant Colonel Agus Mutaqin, Commander of the Training Battalion, during a media visit to the Marine headquarters in Cilandak on Thursday (25/6). Agus stated that his unit received data on the participants’ physical condition history from health checks conducted prior to the training. After studying the health conditions of each participant and separating them accordingly, instructors direct those with a history of illness to attend classroom-based material. For outdoor activities, Agus said the trainees will participate in various exercises ranging from morning assembly to marching drills. Participants also undergo shooting practice with weapons prepared by Marine Corps personnel. “In the third week, we will also train them in individual shooting at the range we have prepared. This is so they have basic military skills that can serve as a foundation for their future assignments,” Agus said.