The Role of Community Protection Units in National Defense Efforts as a Supporting Component in Wakatobi Regency, Southeast Sulawesi

Abstract

The background of the researcher taking the title is the basic need for a country to uphold its sovereignty, maintain territorial integrity, and protect the safety of the nation and state in the form of threats that correlates with the duties and functions of members of the community protection unit. That is under the Regulation of the Minister of Home Affairs Number 26 of 2020 concerning Implementation Peace, Public Order, and Community Protection. The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze the role of the Indonesian Community Protection Unit in assisting national defense efforts and as a component of supporting national defense reserves. This study uses a descriptive qualitative research method using Clark and Steward's interaction model theory. In-depth interviews, direct observation, and reviewing necessary documentation related to the Community Protection Unit as data collection techniques. Data analysis includes data collection, display, condensation, and conclusion. To test the validity of the data collection, researchers used triangulation of sources, techniques, time, researchers, and theories. Due to limited human resources per the requirements to become a member of the national defense support component, the Wakatobi Regency Community Protection Unit assisting the national defense efforts and as a supporting component has not been appropriately implemented.