DEPUTY Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Commander-in-Chief (Army) General Kyaw Swa Lin visited the local training depots in the Taikkyi station area yesterday morning and delivered an address to instructor officers, other ranks, and trainees.
The meeting was attended by the General, together with senior military officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, the Commander of Yangon Command, responsible officials, instructor officers, other ranks, and trainees from the training school.
First, the General delivered remarks stating that the Tatmadaw is carrying out national defence duties under the leadership and guidance of the State Government. He emphasized that national development can only be achieved when there is peace and stability; therefore, the Tatmadaw is taking responsibility for security operations to ensure peace and stability. To carry out these security duties successfully, the Tatmadaw must remain robust, strong, and highly capable.
He noted that collective training is conducted in this manner so that service personnel can become proficient in fully utilizing the combat capabilities and modern weapon technologies provided by the State and the Tatmadaw.
Therefore, to become physically fit and robust personnel capable of skillfully applying the military arts taught to them, they must continually train in accordance with the motto: “Study, Practise, Comply.” He added that personnel must constantly study evolving military sciences and military hardware to apply them practically on the battlefield. Furthermore, ongoing practice is essential to master the operation and maintenance of issued equipment. Personnel must keep abreast of modern military tactics and weaponry, adhering to tactical doctrines suited to their nation.
He highlighted that the Tatmadaw is a Union patriotic armed force composed of all national races. All units across the Tatmadaw – without distinction between infantry and supporting corps – must continuously train to remain in a state of combat readiness. Service personnel must uphold the quality and high standard of the Tatmadaw by carrying out their duties conscientiously and fully.
As members of the armed forces, they must strictly follow issued orders, directives, and legal rules and regulations. Strict discipline and oversight must be maintained to prevent any involvement with illicit drugs, promiscuity, or gambling.
He continued that national defence is an unavoidable duty for every citizen. Consequently, People’s Military Service training courses are conducted systematically and up to standard. The conscientious graduates serving in battalions and units are carrying out their assigned duties brilliantly alongside their senior Tatmadaw comrades. Regular service personnel must serve as role models by abiding by the Tatmadaw’s rules and regulations, becoming trustworthy and respected figures who guide national service members with fraternal spirit. He emphasized that esprit de corps means mutual loving-kindness, attachment, and loyalty among comrades—sharing fortunes and hardships alike, through life and death. Because Tatmadaw members take the Four Oaths of Allegiance, loyalty and integrity are essential.
He stated that each individual must train to maintain physical fitness to perform national defence and security duties, noting that each individual must regularly train by properly carrying out their daily routine tasks and duties.
Following the address, the Deputy Commander-in-Chief and party cordially greeted the instructor officers, other ranks, and trainees present.
Afterwards, the Deputy Commander-in-Chief and party had lunch together with trainees at the local training depot’s mess hall and greeted them warmly.
Later, the General and party inspected the trainees’ barracks, mess halls, and kitchens at local training depots in the Taikkyi and Indaing stations areas to ensure orderliness, and coordinated and fulfilled requirements based on presentations by responsible officials. They then observed and encouraged People’s Military Service trainees undergoing training sessions.
Continuing their tour, General Kyaw Swa Lin and party arrived at the Defence Services Self-Defence and Sports Institute in the Indaing garrison area. They inspected the trainees’ barracks, mess hall, and sports facilities, observed training underway across various disciplines, encouraged the trainees, and coordinated necessary support with officials.
Next, the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services and party visited the local Defence Services Youth Education Training School (Yemon). They observed and encouraged students attending Grades 10, 11, and 12, presenting supplies and cash awards to students and teachers. They then inspected the school’s mess hall and kitchen facilities, providing necessary instructions and guidance to responsible officials.
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