Korem 072/Pamungkas is encouraging the utilization of integrated geospatial technology to strengthen the early warning system against potential military and non-military threats. This strategic step emerged during a Long-Term Study Focus Group Discussion (FGD) organized by the National Resilience Institute of the Republic of Indonesia (Lemhannas RI) in Depok, Sleman, Yogyakarta, on Wednesday (22/7/2026).
The event, themed “Optimization of Geospatial Technology to Strengthen the Early Warning System Against Potential National Threats,” was led by the Deputy of Strategic Studies of Lemhannas RI, Major General TNI (Mar) Ipung Purwadi. The meeting was designed to gather constructive input from various stakeholders to be formulated into national defense policy recommendations that will be submitted directly to the President of the Republic of Indonesia.
The Chief of Staff of Korem (Kasrem) 072/Pamungkas, Infantry Colonel Teguh Wiratama, who attended as the main speaker, explained that the working area of Korem 072/Pamungkas—which covers the Special Region of Yogyakarta and the former Kedu Residency—has a complex level of vulnerability. In addition to natural disaster threats such as the activity of Mount Merapi and potential tsunamis on the southern coast, this region also faces social challenges such as street crime and communal conflicts.
To respond to these dynamics, Korem 072/Pamungkas currently relies on three main mapping instruments. These instruments include social and demographic vulnerability maps, crime hotspot maps, as well as rapid navigation and emergency evacuation route maps. Colonel Teguh emphasized the importance of cross-sector data collaboration to ensure the readiness of officers in responding to critical situations quickly and accurately.
The idea of strengthening geospatial governance was also supported by academics from Gadjah Mada University (UGM), Prof. Muh. Aris Marfai, who proposed Yogyakarta as a national spatial living laboratory (Living Laboratory Spasial Nasional). In addition, representatives from BMKG and BPBD DIY also agreed that transitioning from mere conventional map presentation to using dynamic and integrated intelligence data is key to regional defense in the future.
