Sosialisasi Bela Negara Desa Gammawar Lawe Sagu Hulu kecamatan Lawe Bulan Di Kabupaten Aceh Tenggara

Abstract

This community service initiative focuses on enhancing national defense awareness in Gammawar Village, Southeast Aceh, a border area. The program was motivated by the community's limited understanding of contemporary national defense concepts, which were previously confined to military aspects. The objectives include developing a comprehensive understanding of national defense, building awareness of non-military threats, and establishing village-level defense cadres. Implementation methods involved a three-day participatory workshop combining interactive socialization, focused group discussions, conflict resolution simulations, and action plan mentoring. Evaluation results demonstrated significant improvement in participants' understanding, from 45% to 82% based on pre- and post-test results. Short-term benefits include a shift in community perception towards viewing national defense as a collective responsibility. Long-term sustainability is ensured through the formation of 15 village defense cadres and the preparation of a 2024-2026 National Defense Action Plan. This initiative not only strengthens community resilience but also serves as a replicable model for other villages with similar characteristics.