INDONESIAN NATIONAL ARMED FORCES EFFECTIVENESS IN THE HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE/DISASTER RELIEF ROLES

This thesis attempts to analyze the evolving role and effectiveness of Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI, Indonesia National Armed Forces) in humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HA/DR), focusing on comparative case studies of the 2004 Aceh Earthquake and the COVID-19 pandemic response. Applying Matei and Halladay’s military effectiveness framework—which emphasizes strategic planning, organizational structure, and resource availability—this study evaluates the extent to which coordination between civilian authorities and the TNI has impacted disaster management outcomes in Indonesia. Analysis reveals significant improvements in TNI’s capabilities in performing HA/DR between the two case studies. Enhanced civil-military coordination mechanisms established post-2004 facilitated more timely and efficient response efforts during the COVID-19 crisis, resulting in increased overall national disaster readiness. This thesis argues that increased collaboration and clearer division of roles between TNI and civilian disaster response institutions contribute to not only immediate relief efforts but also broader national security strategies aimed at mitigating the impact of non-traditional security threats. The study recommends instituting sustained institutional reforms to strengthen TNI’s HA/DR capacity, emphasizing continuous improvement in civil-military interoperability and strategic resource allocation.

Department dc:contributor.department

National Security Affairs (NSA)

Grantor dc:publisher

Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School

Year dc:date.issued

2025

Author dc:creator

• Dyen, Gde Ramadia Paramansa

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Matei, Cristiana

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• Copyright is reserved by the copyright owner.

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10945/74074

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:calhoun.nps.edu:10945/74074