Career Development of Indonesian Army Officers at the Korem 022/Pantai Timur Pematang Siantar

An Implementation Study Based on the Army Chief of Staff Decree Number Kep/462/VIII/2021 Dated August 4, 2021, Regarding Technical Guidelines for Career Development of Indonesian Army Officers

Abstract

The research aims to describe and analyze the implementation of career development for TNI AD officers at the officer level based on Kasad's Decree Number Kep/462/VIII/2021 dated 4 August 2021 concerning career development for TNI AD officers within Korem 022/Pantai Timur Pematang Siantar as well as analyzing supporting factors and Barriers to Career Development for TNI AD Officers at the Officer Level based on Kasad Decree Number Kep/462/VIII/2021 dated 4 August 2021 concerning Career Development for TNI AD Officers in Korem 022/Pantai Timur Pematang Siantar. Based on the facts and phenomena obtained in the field, the following research results were obtained: The process of dismissal, appointment and transfer of positions at Korem 022/Pantai Timur is formally based on structured guidelines, with an emphasis on officer performance and competency. However, in implementation, social factors such as litigation as well as practical constraints such as limited resources and environmental adaptation still influence decisions, even though transparency and objectivity are sought. In promotions, the implementation of a meritocracy-based performance evaluation system, supported by multi-layered verification mechanisms and fair assessments of all officers, including those in remote areas, will increase transparency, trust and effectiveness in the promotion process in Korem 022/Pantai Timur Educational selection is the main key in the officer career development process at Korem 022, which ensures that promoted officers meet the technical, leadership and physical and mental readiness standards required to occupy strategic positions.

Supporting factors such as welfare, moral support, discipline and overall technical skills support the success of officer career development at Korem 022/Pantai Timur. And difficulties in policy, budget, physical and mental readiness, as well as geographical challenges together hinder officer career development.