Journal of Defense Resources Management (Oct 2019)
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF REVOLUTION IN MILITARY AFFAIR CONCEPT BY INDONESIA ARMED FORCES (TNI) IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA
Abstract
TNI must consider the developing concept of Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA). This paper aims to develop an RMA concept strategy by the TNI in the South China Sea region. PEST (Political, Economic, Socio-cultural, Technology) and SWOT analysis methods are used to support research. Analysis of opportunities and challenges, the development strategy in developing the RMA concept by the TNI in the South China Sea is the novelty of this research. In addition, this paper also contributes to the development of military strategies in handling issues in the South China Sea. The results of the analysis of the QSPM matrix obtained a strategy that is in accordance with the development of Indonesia Armed Forces capabilities in the South China Sea, it is the WO strategy. It consists of 6 (six) sub-strategy steps, they are 1) Building integrated defense strength and capability towards the posture and defense structure of minimum principal strength (MEF); 2) Strengthening the title of Indonesia Armed Forces troops in the South China Sea region and the buffer zone supported by the construction of defense facilities and infrastructure.
