Pegunungan Bintang — The Cartenz Peace Operations Task Force (ODC)-2026 continues to strengthen the readiness of personnel serving in vulnerable areas of the Papua Mountains through mental and psychological support activities. One such activity was psychological support assistance for personnel of the Kiwirok Sector Action Task Force, Pegunungan Bintang Regency, on Wednesday (May 6, 2026).
The activity was led by the Cartenz-2026 Peace Operations Task Force Doctor, First Inspector Dr. Chintya Widodo, along with the psychology team from the ODC-2026 Operations Task Force. The psychological support was provided directly by First Inspector Vico Lesmana, S.Psi., M.Sc., the Head of Psychology for the ODC-2026 Operations Task Force.
The psychological support program aims to maintain mental health, increase work morale, and strengthen the psychological resilience of personnel carrying out operations in high-vulnerability areas.
The activity took place at the Kiwirok Sector Action Task Force Post, led by the Kiwirok Sector Commander of the ODC-2026 Task Force, First Inspector Enabel Julian Kanit, S.Pd. Of the 36 personnel assigned to the sector, 18 participated in the psychological support program.
The Head of the Cartenz-2026 Peace Operations, Inspector General of Police Dr. Faizal Ramadhani, S.Sos., S.I.K., M.H., stated that the mental health of personnel is a key factor in supporting the success of operations in Papua.
“In addition to physical readiness and technical capabilities, the psychological well-being of personnel must also be a primary concern. Through this psychological support program, we want to ensure that all personnel maintain strong morale, motivation, and mental strength in carrying out their duties to the state,” said the Head of the Cartenz-2026 Peace Operations.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Head of the Cartenz Peace Operations, Senior Commissioner of Police. Adarma Sinaga, S.I.K., M.Hum., emphasized that the humanistic approach is not only applied to the community but is also internalized by personnel through regular psychological support.
“Personnel serving in mountainous areas face unique challenges, including weather, terrain, and task pressures. Therefore, activities like this are crucial for maintaining teamwork, morale, and readiness in the field,” said the Deputy Chief of Operations.
In addition to mentoring and mental strengthening sessions, personnel are also provided with motivation and interpersonal skills to reduce stress and fatigue while carrying out operational duties in the mountainous regions of Papua.
