South Kalimantan Provincial Government to Recruit Reserve Component Volunteers
The Provincial Government of South Kalimantan (Kalsel) will form and recruit 50 Reserve Component (Komcad) volunteers to strengthen and enhance the capabilities of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) as a primary component during national emergencies or military crises.
“The Kalsel Provincial Government will independently form Komcad using provincial budget funds for training costs. This aims to assist the central government in preparing reserve components at the regional level,” said Heriansyah, Head of the South Kalimantan Provincial Body for National Unity and Politics, on Sunday, 15 March.
Currently, the Komcad recruitment plan by the Kalsel Provincial Government is being deliberated by the South Kalimantan Regional Parliament regarding training budgeting, which is estimated to reach Rp40 million per person or Rp2 billion in total. Komcad members come from various professional backgrounds. “Of course, the recruitment will follow the same procedures as the Komcad formed by the central government,” he added.
Heriansyah further noted that the formation of Komcad is expected to eventually be established across 13 other districts and cities in South Kalimantan. Currently, the number of Komcad volunteers formed by the central government (Ministry of Defence) in South Kalimantan is 1,000 people. They primarily come from employees of companies and vital institutions in the region.
Komcad is a national resource comprising citizens who volunteer to be mobilised to strengthen the TNI in facing military and non-military threats. Komcad is based on a comprehensive national defence system, where Komcad personnel receive basic military training.
Komcad has a duty to assist the defence of the Republic of Indonesia under the command of the Defence Minister and TNI Commander. The legal basis for Komcad formation is regulated in Law No. 23 of 2019 regarding the Management of National Resources for State Defence. After being sworn in, Komcad members will receive a rank (Officer, Non-commissioned Officer, or Enlisted) based on their highest educational qualification and will return to their civilian profession after completing their training.