Defence Ministry Reveals Why Red and White Cooperative Managers Must Undergo Basic Military Training
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Defence (Kemhan) has explained the reasons why prospective managers of the Merif Putih Village/Sub-district Cooperatives (KDKMP) and the Merah Putih Fishermen Cooperatives (KNMP) are required to undergo basic military training (latsarmil).
According to the Head of the Human Resources Development Agency (BPSDM) of the Ministry of Defence, Major General TNI Ketut Gede Wetan Pastia, the basic military training is implemented so that prospective managers possess high discipline and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
“This state defence and managerial training is directed towards forming character, discipline, leadership, integrity, cooperation, responsibility, professionalism, the ability to work under pressure, and a spirit of service to the community,” said Ketut during a press conference at the Ministry of Defence office, Central Jakarta, on Saturday.
He explained that these various skills must be possessed by prospective KDKMP and KNMP managers because they will eventually be responsible for managing the circulation of public funds through the cooperatives.
According to him, with strong leadership and professionalism, the cooperatives they lead are expected to become a determining factor in the strength of the people’s economy in rural areas.
“A strong people’s economy is part of national resilience. Therefore, the formation of prospective cooperative managers who are characterised by integrity, discipline, and leadership is a vital component,” he said.
Regarding the various physical activities and semi-military training during the basic military training, Ketut emphasised that this is not intended to turn cooperative managers into soldiers.
“The emphasis is not on physical ability, but rather on the formation of mental strength, character, responsibility, resilience, cooperation, and problem-solving skills,” Ketut stated.
Regarding participants who have passed away during training activities, he admitted that a thorough evaluation will be conducted. The Ministry of Defence ensured that preventive measures will be taken to ensure that training materials are adjusted to the individual condition of each participant.