Defence Ministry: KDMP managers to undergo basic military training at 67 TNI units across Indonesia

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Defence (Kemhan) has confirmed that prospective managers of the Red and White Village Cooperatives (KDMP) and Red and White Fishermen’s Cooperatives (KNMP) will undergo basic military training (latsarmil) for the Reserve Component (Komcad) at 67 Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) units across the country. “The training lasts for 45 days and is conducted at 67 training units spread throughout Indonesia,” said Rico when contacted in Jakarta on Thursday. Rico explained that the 67 selected TNI units were deemed capable of providing basic military training to civilians, including the Air Force’s Wingdik 500 in Bogor and the Navy’s Pasmar I in Cilandak. He stated that during the 45 days, participants in the Komcad training will receive specific materials related to discipline. “Through the Komcad basic military training, participants are equipped with knowledge and values of discipline, leadership, teamwork, integrity, a spirit of service, and a strong work ethic,” Rico said. He assessed that this material is crucial for strengthening the participants’ leadership spirit, discipline, and national insight in carrying out their duties at KDMP and KNMP. In addition, participants will also receive managerial material and field-specific competencies developed in collaboration with relevant technical ministries. “Participants will also undergo basic military training as provided to Komcad members in general,” Rico added. He noted that the entire series of training is one of the requirements before participants can assume their duties at KDMP and KNMP. Rico stated that the number of participants in the programme totals 35,476 people, consisting of 30,000 prospective KDMP managers and 5,476 prospective KNMP managers. He expressed hope that the training would enhance the discipline, spirit of service, and capabilities of the KDMP and KNMP managers in performing their duties.