Saturday, February 2, 2008

LEADERSHIP IN INDONESIAN ARMED FORCES



LEADERSHIP IN INDONESIAN ARM FORCES


Ing ngarso sung tulodho. It is first method in Indonesian arm forces that all leaders in every unit have to understand exactly. It mean that as a leader must do like a king in giving example to subordinate. Leader has to do everything in correct way and will be followed by all members. In the field of work, leader must give direction and guidance to their subordinate. In the arm forces, the leader has to stand in front of their men and do all duties one step forward. Leader must be a street finder when their unit encounters some problems. A leader is problem solver.

Ing madyo mangun karso. It is second motto. The meaning is leader must join together with all members in doing every duty. They have to be in the middle of their men and give support. They have to generate motivation of their member by put themselves in the part of their member’s activities. Besides these, by joining together with their men, it make easier in controlling them. It has preventive function as well.

Tut wuri handayani. It mean following initiative of subordinate. Of course, in here is good initiative. Sometime member has good idea to make better condition of work or duty. In this condition, as a good leader should follow this fact. Leader must give appreciation to good idea and initiative. Do not be a boast man but please become humble man. Without loosing responsibility, following good idea of member is effective method in leadership.



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