Defense Ministry on Training Costs for Red and White Village Cooperative Managers

Indonesia's Ministry of Defense has confirmed that the military basic training for tens of thousands of prospective managers of the Merah Putih Village Cooperatives (KDMP) will adhere to the same budget standards as the training for the Reserve Component (Komcad). However, the ministry has not revealed the specific amount of funds allocated for this program.

Brigadier General Rico Ricardo Sirait, Head of the Defense Information Bureau of the Ministry of Defense's General Secretariat, stated that the disciplinary training for participants of the Indonesian Development Scholar Mobilizer (SPPI) program follows the established financing standards for Komcad education and training. He also noted that funding for the initiative comes from multiple ministries, including the Ministry of Cooperatives and the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, each contributing according to their respective domains.

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For the financing, the disciplinary training uses the financing standards for Komcad education and training managed according to applicable provisions.

The Ministry of Cooperatives is responsible for financing the managerial training for KDMP candidates, while the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries supports similar training for the Red and White Fishing Village program. Despite these details, Rico declined to provide a breakdown of the budget allocated by each ministry, suggesting that inquiries for specific financial figures should be directed to the responsible ministries or agencies.

Previously, the government mandated that all prospective managers for KDMP and the Red and White Fishing Village cooperatives must complete the SPPI training. The first wave, running from June 17 to July 31, 2026, includes 35,476 participants. This military basic training, conducted across 67 educational units nationwide, aims to instill national defense values, aligning with Law No. 23 of 2019 concerning National Defense Resources. Following the 30-day military training, participants will undergo 15 days of managerial training, developed in conjunction with relevant technical ministries.

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For the details of the budget amount for each program, it is best to confirm with the ministry or agency that is responsible for the related budget.