Life Skill Integration in Military Physical Development at Manuhua Airbase Biak Papua, Indonesia

—At this time many sports activities other than to improve physical abilities, are also packaged to be able to increase the agility of life. Life agility is a skill to overcome life's problems. In relation to the military, a soldier is not only demanded to improve physically to support unit tasks, but also needs attention regarding attitudes and behaviour. The attitude of the soldier is a major appearance that is highly demanded in the military world, besides the behaviour of the soldier needs to reflect a soldier who is tough and ready to carry out his duties. For this reason, the attitude and behaviour of warriors is related to Life Skills. Therefore the researcher integrates life skills in military physical development at the Manuhua Airbase in Papua. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of the life skills program on soldiers at Manuhua Air Base. The research method used is an experiment with a pre-test post-test research design. The experimental group was treated with the Life skills program while the control group was treated as usual. Researchers used 40 soldiers as samples. Researchers used a life skills scale instrument in the field of sports Life skills Scale for Sport (LSSS). The results of statistical calculations show that there is a significant effect. The physical development group charged with Life Skills has a higher development of Life Skills compared to the physical development group without being charged with Life Skills. Life skills component can be integrated into physical training programs influences soldiers to get positive experiences.