IMPROVING SKILLS OF NAVAL PERSONNEL IN SUPPORTING FUNCTIONS OF INDONESIAN NAVAL BASE

Abstract

The Naval base is part of the integrated fleet weapons system which plays an important role in the improvement of the Indonesian defense forces main task. Basic tasks and base functions are strongly influenced by the skill level of the soldier or the base-preserving. In accordance with the Decree of the Chief of Staff of the Navy number KEP/1771/XII/2013 dated 23 December 2013 concerning the Standardization Administration Manual of the Naval Force (PUM-7.03) Naval Base  has a principal task of conducting support of combat, logistics support, administrative support as well as special support for elements of the Navy (vessels, Naval Air Craft and Marines), carrying out operations and carrying out the empowerment of maritime potentials by utilizing the facilities and infrastructure own bases and related agencies in the region. Previous studies have stated that by often conducting training and with a strong motivation work driven will be able to produce the output as expected. Implementation of naval base task has not been running optimally which is influenced by soldier skills still lacking. The purpose of this research is to analyse the professional problems of base soldier skills in supporting the naval task. The main theory in use is the opinion of Huntington mentioned that the professionalism contains three aspects of skill, social responsibility, and cooperation. The article uses qualitative descriptive research methods. The purpose of this study is to explain the factors that affect the skills of base soldiers in supporting the tasks and functions of the base can be implemented well.