Understanding, Function And Role Of Reserve Components In The TNI

Reserve component illustration (ANTARA-Jessica H W)

YOGYAKARTA A total of 2,974 people have been designated as Reserve Components (Komcad) of the Indonesian National Army (TNI) for the 2022 Fiscal Year (TA). So what is the understanding, Function and Role of Reserve Components in the country's defense system?

The existence of a reserve component (Komcad) has attracted the spotlight. The reason is, participants who were appointed in the Komcad consisted of various backgrounds. The program is then considered a mandatory military program from the TNI. It turned out that this assumption was not correct.

In the Government Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia Number 3 of 2021 concerning Implementation Regulations of Law Number 23 of 2019 concerning Management of National Resources for National Defense, it is explained that Reserve Components are National Resources prepared to be deployed through mobilization to enlarge and strengthen the strength and capability of the Main Component. While what is meant by the main component is the TNI.

In the PSDN regulation for National Defense, it is also explained that the reserve components consist of four components, namely citizens, natural resources, artificial resources, and national facilities and infrastructure.

Although the Komcad is filled by citizens, it is voluntary and does not force it. The submission of Komcad is carried out simultaneously by the president and must be approved by the DPR RI. In a non-active state, the status of the Komcad members returns to their original state, namely civilians based on the daily profession. In general, here are the roles and duties of the Komcad.

As mentioned earlier, Komcad can be followed voluntarily by anyone including civil society. The general requirements for komcad are as follows.

Referring to article 56 No. 3 of 2021, people who register as Komcad will get facilities from the state when attending basic military training. The facilities obtained are as follows.

The following are steps that must be taken by people who want to register as reserve components.

Regarding the Komcad registration schedule, on the Ministry of Defense website it is stated that the Government will open online Komcad registration from 1 Meret to 8 May 2022. This means that registration is currently closed. However, the public can monitor the site.

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