THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MILITARY BARACKS TRAINING IN RESTORING PROBLEM STUDENT DISCIPLINE

Abstract

The phenomenon of juvenile delinquency in the digital era has reached an alarming level, ranging from brawls to structured criminal acts such as motorcycle gangs. This situation forces educational institutions to seek alternative solutions, one of which is adopting a semi-military approach (barracks training) in collaboration with the TNI/Polri. This article aims to theoretically analyze the effectiveness of military barracks training in restoring the discipline of troubled students and to examine the psychological mechanisms behind it. This study uses a qualitative method with a library research approach. Data were obtained from primary sources in the form of scientific journals and credible news reports, as well as secondary sources in the form of behavioristic psychology literature. The results of the study show three main findings: (1) Military barracks training is effective in forming "compliance reflexes" and improving physical discipline in the short term through a rigorous system of routines and hierarchies; (2) Psychologically, this method works based on the principles of Classical and Operant Conditioning (Pavlov & Skinner) where strict rewards and punishments create a deterrent effect and new habituation; (3) However, long-term effectiveness is often criticized because it tends to produce "forced" compliance rather than awareness. The study concludes that the military approach is effective as "shock therapy" for crisis intervention, but must be integrated with a humanist-persuasive approach (counseling) so that the character changes formed can be permanent and internalized into the students' self-awareness.