Journal of Industrial Engineering & Management Research (JIEMAR)
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): April 2026

OPTIMIZATION OF HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING TO SUPPORT THE FREE NUTRITIOUS MEAL PROGRAM IN ORDER TO REALIZE A RESILIENT NATIONAL DEFENSE

AGUS PURWANTO (Strategi Operasi Laut, Politeknik Angkatan Laut Jalan Ciledug Raya No.2, Seskoal, Jakarta selatan, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia 12230)
Widarta Kusuma (Strategi Operasi Laut, Politeknik Angkatan Laut Jalan Ciledug Raya No.2, Seskoal, Jakarta selatan, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia 12230)
Hendro Wijiantoro (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Apr 2026

Abstract

The free nutritious meal program introduced by the Indonesian government under the Prabowo–Gibran administration represents a strategic policy aimed at improving children’s nutritional status, enhancing educational outcomes, and strengthening national resilience. This study examines the challenges and strategic role of human resource planning in supporting the implementation of the program. Using a qualitative approach, the research identifies three major issues: limited human resource competencies, inefficient logistics management, and suboptimal supervision and monitoring systems. The findings reveal that inadequate skilled personnel and weak coordination across the supply chain hinder the effectiveness of food distribution, particularly in remote areas. Furthermore, the absence of an integrated monitoring system reduces the program’s impact on improving children's nutrition. The study highlights the strategic contribution of the Indonesian Navy in addressing these challenges through comprehensive human resource planning, including capacity building, structured training, cross-sectoral logistics coordination, and technology-based monitoring systems. Strengthening these aspects is essential to ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of the program, which ultimately contributes to the development of a healthy, productive generation and supports a resilient national defense system.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jiemar

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Subject

Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

Description

The aim of JIEMAR ( Journal of Industrial Engineering & Management Research is to publish theoretical and empirical articles that are aimed to contrast and extend existing theories, and build new theories that contribute to advance our understanding of phenomena related with industrial engineering ...