Analysis of Warship Operational Readiness Toward Fifth-Generation Warfare

Abstract

Fifth-generation warfare is a continuation of fourth-generation warfare, namely warfare involving state actors against non-state actors. What is different in fourth-generation warfare is the involvement of terrorist groups who are enemies of the state in carrying out criminal activities. The fifth generation of warfare is marked by the emergence of Cyberwarfare and Information Warfare. Based on the research results, starting with the AHP method, it is known that the level of material readiness (0.493) is the criterion with the most important weight, followed by ship operational skills (0.368) and the level of personnel training (0.138). Furthermore, aircraft performance (0.176) is the most important sub-criterion besides eight other sub-criteria, namely joint training with foreign naval forces (0.165), logistics availability (0.156), integrated TNI-AL and TNI training (0.105), maintenance skills (0.104), advanced training (0.081), maintenance history (0.074), operating experience (0.070), and L1-L2 glagaspur training (0.065). At the stage of determining the best alternative using the TOPSIS method, the following results were obtained, namely: KRI B (0.880) is the KRI with the highest score at the maximum readiness level, likewise, KRI A (0.839) is also at the maximum readiness level, followed by KRI C (0.787) and KRI D (0.761) both at the medium readiness level. This research provides a real picture of the current operational readiness conditions of the KRI, especially the KRI SIGMA Class in fifth-generation warfare in supporting the duties of the Indonesian Navy.