Pengantar Bela Negara Bagi Mahasiswa UI--Prof. Dr. Ir. Budi Susilo Soepandji, DEA

Bela Negara (State Defence) Framework
📌 Defending the country is the right and obligation of all citizens as stated in the constitution.
📌 Bela Negara can be executed through formal civic education like the MPKT course or through professional community service.
📌 Citizens can participate via basic military training with the TNI or Reserve Component, or through non-military contributions.

Historical Context of Bela Negara
🗓️ Bela Negara Day is observed annually on December 19, commemorating the mobilization of forces during Indonesia's struggle for independence.
🏛️ The commemoration is inspired by events starting December 19, 1948, when the Dutch attacked Yogyakarta and arrested President Soekarno, viewing it as military aggression.
✊ Despite military inferiority, Indonesian resistance, led by General Sudirman's guerrilla warfare, led to the Netherlands recognizing sovereignty on December 27, 1949.
🛡️ Indonesia's defense strategy is known as Pertahanan Rakyat Semesta (Total Defense System), incorporating both hard power (military) and soft power (professional development).

Contemporary Application for Students
🎓 For students, Bela Negara involves disciplined behavior, trustworthiness, complying with laws, and a passion for helping others.
🌟 Upholding the Nine Basic Values of UI (Universitas Indonesia) is a manifestation of the spirit, such as setting good examples on public transport.
📈 Graduated students contribute by creating jobs, advancing science/technology, and supporting government programs like food and energy security.

Geopolitical and Societal Considerations
🏝️ Indonesia’s strategic location between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, coupled with over 17,000 islands and rich biodiversity, requires vigilance.
⚠️ The country faces high risks from tectonic and volcanic earthquakes and high rainfall leading to floods and landslides.
🤝 The diversity of ethnicities, races, religions, and beliefs necessitates maintaining national unity under the motto "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika" (Unity in Diversity).

Key Points & Insights
➡️ Bela Negara is broad, encompassing military action (hard power) and contributions through one's professional expertise (soft power).
➡️ Students exhibit Bela Negara through disciplined conduct and adherence to regulations, which fosters national cohesion.
➡️ Maintaining "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika" is essential for protecting the unity of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia against internal and external challenges.

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