Women Forces

Discuss the Roles of Women in Defence Forces

                Women in defense forces play an integral part in conducting the tasks of security successfully. In my opinion the Indonesian Defense considers the existence of service women essential for the professional occupation of instructors or teachers as well as increasing the possibility for more soldiers to be deployed in combat zones. However, in the case of women’s maternity leave, the cost can be a problem.

                The IDF recognizes the importance of recruiting female personnel to ensure professional standards are at the highest possible level. In all the 3 services after military personnel have completed basic training, there are further occupations open for female soldiers. If they come in as military instructors, they are able to teach their subjects in military training schools. They have equal opportunities with further education in order to achieve a better military career.

                In addition, in today’s complex war environment the existence of women personnel create greater possibilities for more soldiers to be deployed to combat zones. The IDF realizes that the tasks of female personnel are effective in managing the administrative support positions so that male soldiers are able to be deployed to combat duties. Since the non-combat roles have been already handled, the IDF can send more military troops in front line positions.

                Nevertheless, if the married women in defense forces take on leave after having a baby, the cost of employing another member is expensive for the IDF. They are off-duty for about three months, so it means the IDF should increase its budget to intact pay two people. Consequently, the IDF has found it different to overcome the cost factor.

                In conclusion, the Indonesian Defense Forces acknowledge the challenge of employing women in the armed forces. The IDF recognizes that if it is to succeed in strengthening the Armed Forces, roles of service women are essential. On the other hand, the amount of money spent on employing another person by of their leaving the service to have children should be seen as the major drawback for defense.