Malaysian Army Research Articles

The concept of cognitive readiness: potential solution and opportunity for the Malaysian army.

This paper focuses on exploring the potential solution and opportunity in the development of the Malaysian Army Transformation Plan by using the concept of Cognitive Readiness (CR). Here, the concept of CR equipped the military personnel to be cognitively ready to perform their role in military operations. The main aim of the paper is to highlight the fundamental discourse of 'what is cognitive readiness' in discovering the potential solution and opportunity in the development of the Malaysian Army Transformation Plan. The paper suggests that the strategy for transformation may start at the tactical level by focusing on enhancing the military personnel's CR. The study proposed that the Malaysian Army Organization prepare the military personnel with Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA). KSA are important to boost the military personnel to have a distinctive character such as thinking critically, problem-solving and decision-making to perform effectively during military operations. In this preliminary study, the paper proposed a Framework for Tactical Cognitive Readiness (TCR) as a potential solution and opportunity for the Malaysian Army.

Integration Model of Human Dimensions, Military Minds and Patriostism

Objective: The objectives of this study are to examine the key dimensions of military minds as a determining factor of human dimensions and patriotism among Malaysian Armed Forces personnel and the seconds objective is to test the extent of mediating effects of human dimensions with military minds and patriotism.This research used quantitative research methods to get the data from the respondent of this study. The dependent variable for this study is patriotism while heroism, clear behaviour, military decency, responsibility for equipment and military skills are the independent variable and talent is the mediating in this study.The population of this study is from the Malaysian Armed Forces personnel, consist of the Malaysian Army, Royal Malaysian Navy, and Royal Malaysian Air Forces, which accounted for 0.32% of the total Malaysian Armed Forces personnel in this country. The utilised partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) method to analyse the data and obtain results for the hypotheses generated.The results indicate of this study to be the best practice for developing training methods for future military personnel towards societal impact 4.0 (IR).This research profound implications and contribution towards Malaysian Army as managing and cultivating human dimensions with military minds and patriotism among Malaysian Army to the attainment of mission in the organization In general, this study will be beneficial for Malaysian Armed Forces to understand the importance implications of integration model of human dimensions, military minds and patriostism.

Motivation Factors and Work Performance at Malaysian Army Training Centre’s

Motivation Factors and Work Performance at Malaysian Army Training Centre’s

A Review on Issue and Consideration of Military Personnel Cognitive Readiness for Malaysian Army

A Review on Issue and Consideration of Military Personnel Cognitive Readiness for Malaysian Army

Conceptual Framework for Military Personnel Cognitive Readiness in Malaysian Army

Conceptual Framework for Military Personnel Cognitive Readiness in Malaysian Army

Portable Modular Pool Prototyping for Military Training and Testing in Remote Environment

Military training and periodical assessment are essential in preparing a well-built soldier physically and mentally for the Malaysian Army Forces. One of them is the water survival training test. The test consists of a series of aquatic tasks conducted in a remote area. As a matter of fact, it requires a water-pool facility which is durable and portable. Therefore, this research aims to design and prototype a modular portable swimming pool for floating exercises and assessment for military personnel. The study is conducted in partnership with the Royal Army Engineers Regiment, with the objectives being to design, simulate, prototype, and build the modular portable swimming pool for military uses. The study output wastested, evaluated, and appraised on the swimming pool workability on site. The methodology is divided into 4 phases; (i) Content Studies and Design Profiling, (ii) Digital Prototyping, Evaluation and Testing, (iii) Physical Prototyping -Materials and Method; and (iv) Application and Measurement. The study seeks to maximise the training of military personnel and reduce the transportation time and resource costs of building a permanent pool by placing it with a modular portable swimming pool, which is more cost-efficient and user-friendly. The findings of Phase 1 prototyping required improvement on design structure where it indicated disadvantages in sustaining water volume ability at targeted level due to structural integrity. Upon improvement of Phase 2 prototyping using metal with bracing framethe pool are able to sustain the desired water volume at 5200 l3. Moreover, this study, also responds to the approaches of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 9, 16 and 17 towards harmonizing and interconnecting the three core elements of sustainability, economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection for human well-being.

Analyzing the Impact of Training Motivation in the Correlation between Training Design and Training Transfer from an Islamic Perspective

Objective - Training management literature emphasizes the designing of training programs consisting of three important elements: (1) training syllabus; (2) instructors' roles; and (3) superiors' support, which may lead to a high impact of training transfer in organizations. However, the role of training motivation as a mediator is given less emphasis in the training program. Therefore, this research aims to investigate and quantify the effect of training motivation in military training based on Islamic views. Methodology/Technique – A cross-sectional method was employed in this study, which allowed the researchers to integrate the training literature, the pilot study, and the survey as the main procedures to collect data. A convenience sampling technique distributed 329 self-administered questionnaires to the Malaysian Army and training establishment Muslim military personnel. Then, the survey questionnaire data were analyzed using SmartPLS path analysis. Finding – The outcomes of hypotheses testing showed these interesting findings: training motivation does act as an important mediating variable between training syllabus and instructors' roles in the relationship with training transfer. At the same time, there is no mediation effect in the relationship between superiors' support and training transfer. Novelty –The confirmatory factor analysis results showed that the instrument used in this study satisfactorily met the standard of validity and reliability analyses. Furthermore, the SmartPLS path model analysis outcomes proved that training syllabus and instructors' roles were important predictors of trainees' training motivation in the organizations. Type of Paper: Empirical JEL Classification: M53, J24. Keywords: Training program; training motivation; training transfer; Islamic perspective. Reference to this paper should be referred to as follows: Zainol, N.A.M; Abidin, Z.Z. (2023). Analyzing the Impact of Training Motivation in the Correlation between Training Design and Training Transfer from an Islamic Perspective, GATR-Global J. Bus. Soc. Sci. Review, 11(2), 38–46. https://doi.org/10.35609/gjbssr.2023.11.2(2)

ASSESSING THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF TRAINING MOTIVATION BETWEEN TRAINING DESIGN AND JOB PERFORMANCE

Reviews on the training management literature have emphasised that the training design consists of three essential elements: (1) training content; (2) instructors’ roles; and (3) superiors’ support, which may lead to a high impact on job performance of employees. However, a thorough investigation showed that the relationship between those elements was mediated by training motivation. Therefore, this study aims to confirm the effect of training motivation in military organisations. The measurement was using 412 samples in the Malaysian Army Infantry Corps. Testing the hypotheses using SmartPLS version 3.2.5 revealed these exciting findings: training motivation does act as an important mediating variable between course content, instructors’ roles and superior support in the relationship with job performance in organisational samples. Further, the discussion, implications and conclusion are elaborated.

ASSESSING THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF TRAINING MOTIVATION BETWEEN TRAINING DESIGN AND JOB PERFORMANCE

Reviews on the training management literature have emphasised that the training design consists of three essential elements: (1) training content; (2) instructors’ roles; and (3) superiors’ support, which may lead to a high impact on job performance of employees. However, a thorough investigation showed that the relationship between those elements was mediated by training motivation. Therefore, this study aims to confirm the effect of training motivation in military organisations. The measurement was using 412 samples in the Malaysian Army Infantry Corps. Testing the hypotheses using SmartPLS version 3.2.5 revealed these exciting findings: training motivation does act as an important mediating variable between course content, instructors’ roles and superior support in the relationship with job performance in organisational samples. Further, the discussion, implications and conclusion are elaborated.

The Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Army Ethos in the Malaysian Army

Army professionals must display great com9petence to control certain situations, particularly in conflict zones, where they must understand and comprehend their subordinates' feelings in order to make informed decisions. The army personnel require a formula or technique to develop their competency in controlling their emotions, recognising the feelings of others, and making sound decisions in any situation, whether during war or conflict. These emotional situations relate to emotional intelligence. The army ethos entails 9 pillars of philosophical doctrine. These philosophical disciplines represent the hallmark of the army. The purpose of the study looks into the relationship of emotional intelligence to the army ethos. From the findings, it was found that emotional intelligence does certainly improve the level of the army ethos. From the 5 dimensions, “emotional recognition and expression” and “emotions direct cognition” were found to have a strong impact.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TASK AND CONTEXTUAL JOB PERFORMANCE AMONG MIDDLE MANAGERS IN THE MALAYSIAN ARMY

The research was conducted to determine the different aspects of job performance among Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCO), often mentioned as middle managers in the Malaysian Army. This study has identified that the job performance of the SNCOs in the combat element corps consists of task and contextual job performance. The quantitative approach was implemented, and the data consisting of 458 respondents were collected from soldiers of the rank of corporal and below, i.e. JNCOs from the combat element corps of the Malaysian Army in all geographic locations of Malaysia. The data analysis used was PLS-SEM to determine the acceptability of the data obtained with the hypothesised model of job performance. The R2 value of 0.852 indicates that 85.2 % of job performance is predicted by task and contextual performance constructs. The results also support the hypothesis that task performance and contextual performance have a significant positive relationship with job performance among the SNCOs. This study established that both task and contextual job performance are of equal importance in determining the job performance of middle managers of the combat element of the Malaysian Army. Nevertheless, task performance is more significant compared to contextual performance.

Relationship between angle and peak vertical ground reaction force estimation in parachute landing fall among army parachutists using mathematical modelling

This paper discussed the relationship between angle and the value PvGRF for the execution of parachute landing. The value of PvGRF has been determined by using mathematical modelling principle of conservation of energy. The mathematical model describes the correlation between peak vertical ground reaction force and drop height. The peak vertical ground reaction force was used to determine the amount of force exerted on the parachutist during landing. A total of 21 parachutists from the Malaysian Army participated in this study comprising of three professional and eighteen amateur parachutists. Two cameras were utilised to capture the movements and thus generate kinematic information throughout the landing phase. The results showed that the estimated maximum peak vertical value of ground reaction force during the foot strike phase for professional and amateur parachutists were 3129 N and 4380 N respectively. Furthermore, the data showed that the professionals bent their hip and knees before their foot strike the ground. From the principle of biomechanics, this action increases the time and drop height during landing and thus reduce the peak vertical ground reaction force. Therefore, the hip and knee movement of the professional parachutist acts as a guideline for amateurs to reduce the impact force during landing.

The moderating effect of self-efficacy in the relationship between subjective norms and intention to enlist in the Malaysian Army

Without a doubt, every Malaysian citizen, regardless of race, bears responsibility for the country's defense. However, a persistent drop in non-Bumiputra enlistment in the Malaysian Army (MA) creates a serious issue, resulting in questionable MA cohesion in protecting a multiethnic nation from a security threat. Additionally, the small number of non-Bumiputra in the MA did not reflect the country's ethnic diversity or national unity. Thus, identifying the primary predictors of non-Bumiputra to enlist in the MA will assist the MA in overcoming its ongoing struggle to lessen the organization's image as a single race organization in this multi-ethnic nation. The study hypothesized that subjective norms are a predictor of non-Bumiputra intention to enlist in MA. Data was gathered through an online survey from 384 non-Bumiputra in Malaysia aged 19 to 24. The Partial Least Squares – Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) method was used to validate the research model and test the hypotheses. The results show that subjective norms have a significant relationship with intention to enlist in the MA and self-efficacy significantly moderate this relationship. Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) is extended in this study by including self-efficacy as a moderator between subjective norms and intentions. The findings provide guidelines and solutions to the MA challenge of low non-Bumiputra enlistment. Furthermore, the findings may shed light on the role of self-efficacy in predicting non-Bumiputra intention to enlist.

The Determinants of User Satisfaction of Engineering Maintenance System (EMESYS) in the Malaysian Army

Engineering Maintenance System (EMESYS) is the online Management Information System (MIS) on equipment maintenance performed by the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) Corps including maintenance on vehicle, weapon, electronic and miscellaneous equipment. This study attempts to identify the determinants of user satisfaction in adopting the EMESYS based on an information system success model by De Lone and Mc Lean (2003). This study is important as it is the first empirical study focusing on the user satisfaction of EMESYS in the context of the Malaysian Army. The data were collected using online surveys from 309 EMESYS users. Standard multiple regressions was used to analyse the data gathered. The results of this study indicate that three of the hypothesis are supported and users’ satisfaction of EMESYS is influenced by the three dimensions, namely, system quality, information quality and IT infrastructure. EMESYS has been proven successful in transforming the tedious procedures involving multiple parties and documents to the process of a simple data entry to EMESYS.

Leadership Effectiveness and Emotional Intelligence at Highly Disciplined Environment in Malaysia - A Conceptual Framework

The integration of technology into nearly every aspect of military activity today has dramatically altered the design of military profession. It has raised the complexity of military operations, the number of responsibilities placed on people, and the need for knowledge and capacity among military personnel. The scale and versatility of current combat operations, the efficiency and selection of modern weapons, as well as modern doctrine's distribution and dynamic force structure requirements, all add to this complexity. Thus, the Malaysian Army leadership requires another ability of engagement to ensure the success of their vision, mission and organisational objective.The capacity of leaders to engage with their subordinates has become crucial in determining the effectiveness of a military organisation, whether during operations in a war zone or in managing soldiers during peacetime. The impact of Emotional Intelligence as a set of cognitive and social abilities that help leaders and their subordinates interact interpersonally.The aim of this concept paper is to elaborate on how emotional intelligence can improve the leadership effectiveness in Malaysian Army.

The Readiness of Malaysian Government in Total Defense (HANRUH) on the Social Media Usage

HANRUH is an idea of Total Defense implemented by Malaysia in which the National Security Committee presented it in May 1986 to plan solid obstruction procedures and all-encompassing. This article examines the usage of social media on the readiness of the Malaysian Government in Total Defense. The primary and secondary data were collected through the qualitative research methodology using the ethnography research design to get the study's data and information. The findings found that it is the issue of virtual life of today where it has been seen from a terrible perspective. However, in making sure of a ton of utilization of the electronic long-range casual correspondence life, it is undeniable that the Malaysian Armed Forces can essentially harm the use of online platforms today. The Malaysian Armed Forces are concerned about the miracle of spreading fake news and information that the military needs to address this issue through the long-standing undertaking with the Communications and Multimedia Commission. It is a significant effort by the Federal Government in preventing the transmission of corrupt news and information on web dealing. For the recommendations of this study, the association should anticipate that their businesses should have the verification of the genuine target of arraignment in court. It will screen the information traffic coming into the nation comparably with the data dispersed through affiliations, government networks, higher education establishments, and associations. The main thing that should be improved is to create increasingly qualified alumni in software engineering and is educated on the advanced legal sciences that enable to check the credibility of a video, picture, sound, and recording. This research profoundly implications and contribution towards the Malaysian Army as managing pandemic COVID-19 to the organization's mission. Having identified the readiness of Malaysian Government In Total Defense (HANRUH) on social media usage, these results and findings have theoretical and practical implications. Additionally, this study serves to augment knowledge of the current body of empirical research.

Religious Appreciation and Psychological Well-Being Among Malaysian Army

Religious Appreciation and Psychological Well-Being Among Malaysian Army

Mobile Technology and Organizational Culture: The Challenges of Using Mobile Instant Messaging for Managing Work in the Malaysian Army

Mobile technology is one of the most favoured communication platforms in modern organizations. However, the organizations facing challenges in utilizing this technology and have given little regard to the possible setbacks of its usage. In the Army, the use of mobile instant messaging (MIM) may create conflicts with its command function, the flow of information, work focus, and military doctrines and values. The paper explains the nature of organizational communication in the Malaysian Army and the challenges of MIM usage in the Army working environment in the context of organizational culture. The findings based on the case study on the suitability of MIM usage in the Malaysian Army. Twelve Army officers from the ranks of Major and Lieutenant Colonel were selected for semi-structured interviews. The study discovers that military organization is a unique entity that having its own norms of work and social relationship and the values of the Army should be preserved during communication. The paper ends with recommendations to commanders and managers in the Army on how the technology should be utilized at the workplace.

Kinetics Study in Parachute Landing Fall Technique by Comparing Professional and Amateur Malaysian Army Parachutists Using Kane’s Method

This paper discusses the torque data during Parachute Landing Fall (PLF) activity on the sagittal plane by applying Kane’s method. The value of torque is determined in order to identify the movement of extension and flexion at every joint-segment on the parachutist during landing. Data were obtained from three professional and eighteen amateur parachutists, each with three consecutive landings. Quintic Biomechanics Software v26 was selected to capture motion analysis. The mathematical model for the PLF technique was presented based on a two-link kinematics open chain in a two-dimensional space using Kane’s method. The t-test result showed the p-value of torque at each joint between professionals and amateurs (p ≤ 0.05). According to the torque result, the professional parachutists extended their arm then flexion their elbow, shoulder, hip, knee and the ankle plantar flexion during the foot strike phase. The professional demonstrated a perfect PLF technique by identifying the flexion and extension on each joint segment that was involved during landing activity. The value of torque at each joint segment from professional parachutists may be used as a guideline for amateurs to perform optimal landing and minimise the injury.

The Core Elements of Motivational Factors that Influence Facebook Users to Self-Disclosure

This study examines the motivational factors that influence Facebook users among the Malaysian Army to self-disclosure by adapting the Uses and Gratification Theory. All data were obtained from 1513 Facebook users in various military units in Peninsular of Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. Its dimension of breadth and depth measures the self-disclosure. The study found that information sharing, social interaction and self-expression are positively associated with breadth of self-disclosure and; relaxing entertainment and self-expression are positively related to the depth of self-disclosure. Meanwhile, social interaction is negatively associated with depth of self-disclosure. However, information sharing is not related to depth of self-disclosure and relaxing entertainment is not related to breadth of self-disclosure.