Management of National Defense Character Education at Sman 3 Taruna Angkasa East Java

Character education integrated with the spirit of defending the country plays a vital role in shaping a young generation that is not only intellectually superior, but also noble in character. This study aims to examine in depth the implementation of state defense character management at SMAN 3 Taruna Angkasa Jawa timur, a school that combines an academic curriculum with the development of semi-military discipline. This innovation is implemented through a systematic education management approach, including the planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluation stages on a regular basis. The implementation of this program targets the entire education ecosystem, with the main focus on students, and involves the active role of teachers, dormitory coaches, parents, and strategic partners such as the Indonesian Air Force and the Education Office.
The results of the implementation showed a significant positive impact, where students became more disciplined, had a strong sense of nationalism, and showed an increase in responsibility and leadership. The school environment has also become much more orderly, safe, and conducive, which also encourages the improvement of students' academic and non-academic achievements. This success also has an impact on increasing public trust in the quality of education at the school. Although there are obstacles in its implementation, such as students' difficulties in adapting to strict rules and limited facilities, this has been successfully overcome through a shift in strategy towards a more persuasive, dialogical, and personal coaching approach. Overall, planned, consistent, and collaborative character management has proven effective in making the value of defending the country a real and sustainable school culture.

Character Education, Defense of the State, School Management, SMAN 3 Taruna Angkasa, Discipline.

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