Defense thought is the result of any thinking and reflection about defense and security matters. The explanation of the Supreme Leader's defense thought, as one of the prominent scholars in the discussion of grass-roots defense in the direction of creating stable security of the country, can be effective in increasing the cohesion between the government, the people and the sovereign, as well as increasing the national power.
Purpose: The purpose of this research is to provide a model of basic public defense by using the defense ideas of the supreme command.
Research method: The research strategy is applied-developmental and its implementation method is descriptive (contextual-case and correlational). The sample population includes 60 experts and experts. Data analysis has been analyzed using structural equation modeling method with partial least squares approach using PLS software.
Findings: Identifying the dimensions of defense and preparedness with the components of defense and public preparedness, all-round defense and defense-security, mobilization and popular forces, public morale and determination, unity and national ideal, and hostility.
Result: The basic people's defense model, using the defense ideas of the Supreme Commander of the General Forces, includes 2 dimensions, 7 components and 46 indicators.