BENER MERIAH - Heavy terrain did not hinder 100 personnel of the TNI Village Training Officer (Babinsa) in distributing rice aid to residents affected by disasters in remote areas of Bener Meriah Regency, Aceh. A total of 10 tons of rice were distributed using a trail motorcycle to reach the Gayo mountainous area which is difficult to access.
The Babinsa who are part of the Korem 011/Lilawangsa Mobility Acceleration Unit (SPM) must penetrate narrow, slippery, and muddy paths. Each personnel carries a load of about 25 kilograms of rice, crossing emergency bridges from trees and former landslide areas so that assistance arrives at the hands of the community.
The acting commander of the activity, Lieutenant Colonel Patri Andi Ariyanto, said that the distribution method was chosen as the most effective solution in the midst of limited access to transportation.
"Rice distribution is carried out using a trail motorcycle with a load of around 25 kilograms per person. The target of distributing 10 tons of assistance we completed in two days as a form of acceleration of distribution to the community," said Patri, Monday, December 22.
He explained that two-wheeled vehicles were the main choice because four-wheeled vehicles were unable to reach a number of points in mountainous areas. Damaged road conditions, steep slopes, and narrow lanes have the potential to hinder distribution if using conventional modes.
In addition to land routes, the TNI also maximizes support for distribution through air routes to accelerate the distribution of assistance. The combination of land and air routes is considered important so that no affected areas are isolated from food supplies.
Meanwhile, the TNI continues to strengthen its role in disaster management and recovery in the Sumatra region. Last week, TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto said that as many as 36,636 personnel had been deployed to disaster-affected areas in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra.
Thousands of soldiers are not only involved in the distribution of logistical assistance, but also in the repair of damaged bridges, the restoration of transportation access, and the implementation of psychosocial support activities for children affected by disasters.
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