Strategic Duties and Roles of Reserve Components (KOMCAD) in Strengthening Indonesia National Defense as an Assistant to the Indonesian National Army

Abstract

The defense of the Indonesian state, which adheres to the concept of a total people's defense and security system (Sishankamrata), requires the participation of all elements of society, including the Reserve Component, to strengthen national preparedness in facing various threats both from within and outside the country. This study aims to analyze and describe the role and inhibiting and supporting factors of the Reserve Component in the total people's defense and security system in the Jayakarta Military Regional Command, Jakarta. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with interviews and field studies at the Jayakarta Military Command, as well as data analysis from various primary and secondary sources related to the role of the Reserve Component. The results of the study indicate that the Reserve Component has a strategic role in supporting the TNI in the Jakarta area, especially in facing non-military threats such as natural disasters, social unrest, and cyber threats. In densely populated areas such as Jakarta, the Reserve Component is important in strengthening local security networks that involve the wider community. However, there are still several obstacles such as low public awareness of the importance of participation in Komcad, as well as limited facilities and infrastructure for their training and mobilization. On the other hand, Jakarta as the nation's capital has many supporting factors, such as adequate infrastructure, quick access to the center of government, and a diverse population that can be optimized for recruitment. This study also found that support from the government and coordination with the TNI at the local level are very important to improve the readiness of the Reserve Component in facing various contemporary threats.