Defense Ministry targets formation of 2 Komcad battalions in each district

Indonesia's Ministry of Defense is preparing to form reserve components (Komcad) for civil servants, with a goal of establishing two battalions in every district. This initiative aims to bolster the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) by integrating civilian personnel into its structure.

Deputy Minister of Defense Donny Ermawan stated that the target is to have at least two Komcad battalions in each district. This expansion is crucial for strengthening the TNI's main components. The second wave of basic military training for civil servant reservists is scheduled to begin in August.

Currently, around 1,700 civil servants have officially become Komcad members. Additionally, 500 civil servants in South Sulawesi have been designated as Komcad. The ministry plans to involve several provincial governments in future Komcad training programs.

Minister of Administrative Reform and Bureaucracy Rini Widyantini expressed support for the second wave of training, emphasizing its importance in enhancing the quality of human resources within the government. She believes the training builds character, discipline, and responsibility among civil servants, aligning with their daily duties and fostering a spirit of service to the nation.

The Ministry of Defense targets approximately 2,300 participants for the second wave of Komcad basic military training.