Opening of Pre-Orientation for New Marine Science Students 2023 at the Main Naval Base of Bengkulu

On Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 08.00 AM WIB, the opening of the pre-orientation for new marine science students 2024 was held at the Parade Ground of Bengkulu Naval Base (Lanal Bengkulu). The event was attended by the Commander, Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Enlisted Personnel of Lanal Bengkulu, Faculty Members of the Marine Science Program, Committee Members from HIMAILKA (Marine Science Students Association), and Participants of the Pre-Orientation, namely, the Marine Science Students of the 2023 cohort.

The opening ceremony marked the commencement of a series of pre-orientation activities that will take place over 2 days, from April 27 to April 28, 2024. These activities include sessions on tent making and time management, insights into the archipelagic state, national defense, specialized topics from the Navy, rowing techniques, wilderness survival, leadership skills, first aid (PPGD – First Aid Emergency Assistance), and a closing ceremony scheduled for April 28, 2024, from 4:45 PM to 5:00 PM WIB.

The purpose of this initiative is to cultivate leadership qualities, mental resilience, and self-discipline among new marine science students, in preparation for their academic pursuits in the field of marine science. This is particularly crucial for their fieldwork and the annual learning activities conducted on Enggano Island.