WEAKNESSES OF DEVELOPED COUNTRIES

Author Capt Galung, Editor Maj Thrush (USAF)

           

at Kennedy Space Center, Orlando-Florida

The Developed countries although they have modern technology with its advantages, also have some weaknesses which need to be overcome gradually in order to prevent second and third order effects. We know that technology is frequently dependency on cyber, and the problems is many people are able to influence cyber technology. The second most important is satellite technology, this is very influential for people living right now and also in the future. And no less important is individualistic culture for people who live in modern countries.

            Vulnerability of cyber has become the sexiest topic for all of countries around the world, especially for developed countries. Cyber technology can not be spread from human lives now and make people become dependent with that. Moreover, many national and private assets are controlled and established by government with cyber. However, some bad people try to abuse that condition for their own benefit and make other people become victims. And this is the worst thing, if bad people / organizations like terrorists sabotage the national assets with cyber and paralyze people’s activities, this is will interfere with national stabilization.       

CYBER TECHNOLOGY ERA

         Author Capt Galung, Editor Maj Thrush (USAF)

at CNN Atlanta-US

        Now days, technology is so familiar in every human live. Especially people who live in the city will easily find something which is technology development such as; traffic lamp, ATM, computer, etc. Do you realize that all of them are part of cyber technology? This technology has many advantages for making human lives easier. But, cyber technology also has some disadvantages if we do not take care carefully. Therefore, we need to use this technology wisely and keep it under control.

            Every technology always brings alteration in its era, the same with cyber technology which has many benefits for human life. With cyber technology we can integrate a lot of data within one system, so it makes the administration process more simple. Because of its simplicity, it is able to cut process time from many systems and make all of them faster. Eventually, cyber technology helps human life, especially all occupations with computer base become easier.

            On the other hand, cyber technology also bring its dark side if we do not control it very carefully. We know that all of system with technology base  are costly, and the same condition is true with cyber technology, everything are expensive in the name of cyber. Moreover, some people we call hackers abuse this technology for their own favor frequently. And the more sophisticated a technology, it means the more difficult it is to care, we need special knowledge and tools to keep it sustainable.

            From both of these conditions, make we need to think about cyber technology wisely. Always use this technology based on human needs, do not make it abundant and not worth the purpose. When we utilize cyber technology, do not forget to complement with its security system for keeping it safe from hacker certainly. And the important thing we have to give knowledge about cyber technology to people, so they can use that safely.

            The conclusion, Cyber technology makes human lives easier because it has many advantages. But, if we do not pay attention to control that, it will cause some problems. So, we have to use cyber technology wisely, in order to keep human beings in control of the technology, not technology control the human being.

UNIQUE ACTIVITES IN SQUADRON OFFICER SCHOOL

Author Capt Galung, Editor Maj Thrush

With Maj Thrush, Flight Commander of C37

            Squadron Officer School (SOS) has its unique style during education times. As a purpose to create a better Air Force leader in the future, SOS encourages all captains to explore their potential leadership while utilizing these unique activities. The first one is Project-X, this is an out side activity which needs brain and muscle. The second activity is Air Power Doctrine Wargaming (ADWAR), this is like multiple player game. The last one is Team Research & Innovation Project (TR&IP), this is a project task that will examine the problem.

            Project-X is a combination between psychology and physical activities, so it needs brain and muscle to work together smoothly. Project-X is actually a heritage from  the second world war, at the first time this was utilized by Nazi German and was adapted by the British, furthermore until now US  continues to develop it. Project-X also was called a laboratory of leadership, this is a best place to practice and learn about leadership for every student. Beside we can train our leadership, furthermore Project-X test our body strength  and sharpness of thought.

           

SOS FEEDBACK SYSTEM

Author Capt Galung, Editor Maj Thrush (USAF)    

With Col Razor during IOS Graduation Day

  Squadron Officer School (SOS) has its unique style during education times. As a purpose to create a better Air Force leader in the future, SOS encourages all captains to explore their potential leadership while utilizing these unique activities. The first one is Project-X, this is an out side activity which needs brain and muscle. The second activity is Air Power Doctrine Wargaming (ADWAR), this is like multiple player game. The last one is Team Research & Innovation Project (TR&IP), this is a project task that will examine the problem.

            Project-X is a combination between psychology and physical activities, so it needs brain and muscle to work together smoothly. Project-X is actually a heritage from  the second world war, at the first time this was utilized by Nazi German and was adapted by the British, furthermore until now US  continues to develop it. Project-X also was called a laboratory of leadership, this is a best place to practice and learn about leadership for every student. Beside we can train our leadership, furthermore Project-X test our body strength  and sharpness of thought.

           

SPECIAL OPERATION, COMBAT SEARCH AND RESCUE (CSAR)

 Capt Dompak Hutagalung.

Iswahjudi AFB, SAR crews

        Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) are search and rescue operations that are carried out during war that are within or near combat zones with purpose to save strategic personnel and material from enemies. Since first world war until now, this operation has had some evolutions. Because a high advantages from this operation, all Airforce in the world adapt and commit this operation. Also in Indonesian Air Force, we develop our CSAR doctrine to support air operation.

SQUADRON OFFICER SCHOOL-Flight Rangking

Author Capt Galung, Editor Maj Thrush (USAF)

SOS FLIGHT RANKING

          Squadron Officer School (SOS), like others school programs SOS also has system to manage flight ranking. Until this time, I saw that every problem solving activity has some points which determine flight ranking. Almost every week or after that problem solving exercise have  been done, current flight rankings will be broadcast to students. This system gives compete effect in all of SOS activities.

      
    These are some problem solving exercise which have points determine to flight ranking such as ; Team Leadership Program (TLP), Team Building Exercise (TBX), Project X and also Field Leadership Exercise (FLEX). If flight can accomplish each exercise it will get 1 point, and if flight can show its good performance, they will gain bonus points. In total 47 flights are able to fight over these points, so it means a lot of competition.

FIELD LEADERSHIP EXERCISE (FLEX)

        

  
       This activity is part of Squadron Officer School (SOS) out side or field activity and this is also a new one for me. First I will try to describe FLEX from my experience. I will also try to explain why FLEX has become one of the most interesting activities in SOS. Like other games, FLEX also has rules of engagement which should be obeyed by all players.

     
    FLEX is a combination of sport and air operation knowledge. We did FLEX on small field, almost like a basket ball court. Every student should participate in this activity with different position. The game starts with initial deployment from each team and wait for whistle from referee. Game will be over if one of the teams gains air superiority, and then will be restarted again for the next game.

MY LEADERSHIP HISTORY

Author : Capt Hutagalung, checked by Maj Thrush USAF

LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOR IN MY SQUADRON

            Life is never ended learning process, it also happens when I learned leadership in my duty. Like Mr. Dwight D. Eisenhower said, “Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.”[i] I learned many things about leadership from my unit in Indonesian Air Force when I was posted at Squadron 7^th, Wing 

8^th, Suryadarma Air Force Base[ii] in 2010.  Until now, I have met some squadron commanders with different leadership behavior. But, one of the most interesting for me was my first squadron commander during my first two years. He used reward and punishment method for motivation his members. Actually, I did not totally agree with his method at the time, but as a good follower, I tried to execute his order. And I think another leadership behavior probably is more than appropriate with that situation.

       

ETHICS ANALYSIS PAPER

Author : Capt Hutagalung IAF, Checked by Maj Thrush USAF

YOUR EDUCATION AND YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

            We live to learn and we learn to live, both of them like two sides of the coin which always together in our live. Like Mr. Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “The school is the last expenditure upon which America should be willing to economize.”[i] From this quote, we know that how education is very important for a country. Indonesian Air Force is an integral part of Indonesian country, and one of operation squadron from Indonesian Air Force is Squadron 7^th. Such as all squadron in Indonesian Air Force, my squadron also has education planning for all of officers, especially a pilot. On the other hand, my squadron activity as a helicopter squadron is very busy to support my air force duty in dedication to the nation. However, some officers in my squadron  did not use their school opportunity to gain more knowledge maximally, moreover they make their precious times became useless. It is better if they utilize that rare school opportunities to improve their self-capability, furthermore they will able to enhance quality of squadron 7^th in the future.