Militarism in Civil Organization: Study of Front Pembela Islam (FPI) and Forum Komunikasi Anak Betawi (Forkabi)

Purpose: investigate the models of militarism in FPI and Forkabi During the New Order era in Indonesia. Method/Design: This study is based on interviews with FPI and forkabi. The qualitative descriptive method is used to analyze and describe the militarization in FPI and Forkabi with used indicator military attitudes, mentality and ideals are civil society organization. Findings: FPI is a community organization that has experienced militarism. This is shown in the hierarchical organizational structure, with ranks and military training, repression and violence, and a bipolar view of life. The militarization in FPI is caused by the background of his birth which is largely supported by top figures from the military and police. Forkabi is a community organization that has experienced militarization only at the boundary of the preparation of the organizational structure that is tiered to the level of the neighborhood. Forkabi's programs and activities focus more on civil security such as guarding vacant lots and parking. The activity was carried out for the solidarity of fellow Betawi people. Especially for members who are still lacking economically, as well as socio-cultural activities. The militarization of Forkabi was motivated by the presence of Forkabi's founder who came from the TNI. Originality: in the field of civil society studies.