Improving the Performance through Mental Health and Discipline of Indonesian Air Force Members

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of mental health, ability, and discipline on the performance of members at Adi Soemarmo Air Base in Solo. The background of this study is based on the importance of human resource quality in military organizations that demand simultaneous physical, psychological, and moral readiness. Optimal performance is not only determined by technical ability, but also by an individual's mental condition and level of discipline. This study uses a quantitative approach with a census method on the entire population of 87 members of the Adi Soemarmo Air Base. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using multiple linear regression with the help of SPSS version 25.0. The results showed that simultaneously, the variables of mental health, ability, and discipline had a significant effect on member performance. Partially, these three variables also had a positive and significant effect on performance. Of the three independent variables, work discipline is the most dominant factor affecting performance, with the highest regression coefficient of 0.269. This finding confirms that discipline is a significant factor in shaping effective and efficient work behavior in a military environment. In addition, stable mental health enables members to work productively, manage stress, and contribute positively to the team and organization. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of strengthening mental coaching programs and continuous work discipline training to improve the professionalism and performance of Indonesian Air Force soldiers. This study also provides a theoretical contribution to the development of human resource management in military organizations by highlighting the synergy between psychological aspects, competence, and discipline as the main determinants of performance.