Nay Pyi Taw, March 10
As every country establishes the armed forces systematically for national defence, all should continuously strive for the Tatmadaw to be imbued with the three capabilities, and to become a reliable force for the people and the country. All should properly undergo individual and group-wise trainings as they will not be able to do their duties well at a battle field if they are not fully fit, said Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing at his separate meetings with officers, other ranks and families of local unit headquarters at Tiddim of Kyeegon Station, Kalay and Haka Station of the North-West Command today.
Also present at the meetings were Daw Kyu Kyu Hla,wife of the Senior General, Commander- in-Chief (Navy) Admiral Tin Aung San and wife, Commander-in-Chief (Air) General Maung Maung Kyaw and wife, senior military officers from the Office of the Commanderin- Chief (Army) and wives, Commander of North-West Command Maj-Gen Soe Tint Naing and wife and officers, other ranks and families of local unit headquarters at Tiddim of Kyeegon Station, Kalay and Haka Station. In his address, the Senior General said the battalions and units in the area should serve area security and control tasks together with the local people. National defence task calls for the participation of the people. As every country establishes the armed forces systematically for national defence, all should continuously strive for the Tatmadaw to be imbued with the three capabilities, and to become a reliable force for the people and the country. Of the three capabilities, the military capability is the most important. Full training is required for the effectiveness of the military capability. Basic military principles and rules must be fully observed. All should properly undergo individual and group-wise trainings as they will not be able to do their duties well at a battle field if they are not fully fit. All must undergo regular trainings in enhancing the combat prowess and the fighting power of the Tatmadaw. They must pursue a healthy life, undergo training to be fit, and live as the real soldiers. Proper fitness training must be undergone daily.
The Senior General said smoking and drinking are the source of narcotic abuse. They must stay away from smoking, drinking and betel quid consumption which are worthless and hazardous to health. The consumption of Ks-300 worth of betel quid per day amounts to breaking up two or three eggs for nothing, which are nutritious for the family. So, all should take this into account.
The expense for smoking and betel quid consumption should be used in buying eggs, meat and fish which are beneficial for health. Drinking reduces the self-control power, and may lead to committing crimes. So, all must stay away from drinking to the most possible degree. All must live a healthy life, undergo fitness trainings, and be the real members of the real armed forces. So, all must serve their duties in all seriousness. As they are the Tatmadaw members who serve the national defence duties of own volition, they must be the real soldiers and have full spirit of a soldier, even though there are many other alternative occupations for them. They must be smart in the style of dress, the way of living and actions. They must stay away from drinking and be wise with their diet.
Peace and stability is the main requirement of the nation’s political and security sectors. Moreover, economic stability is alsorequired. The country will be politically unstable if revenge and hatred exist in politics. There will also be difficulty ensuring security and peace so long as armed struggle line exists. All the regions across the Union will have to try for their own regional development and the improvement of skill, knowledge and socio-economy. As there is no armed conflict, China State has more opportunities for development. Meanwhile, local battalions must provide help for the socio-economic improvement of local people.
Leaders must be able to correctly manage all administrative affairs and welfare tasks such as economy, social affairs, health, education and security. Subordinates need to follow military disciplines and laws and present the requirements and difficulties they have. Servicemen are promoted according to their service years. For serving duties of a higher rank, promotion matters will be different depending on one’s own hard work, respect for discipline and being fit and healthy. They must always try to be good and ensure fair rule in the organizations they lead. Each and every soldier has their duty for the good of the entire Tatmadaw.
After the meeting, the Senior General presented foodstuffs for officers and other ranks from various stations and their families and Daw Kyu Kyu Hla presented cash awards for the station maternal and child welfareassociation. The commanding officers and their wives accepted the donations.
Next, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Admiral Tin Aung San, Commander-in- Chief (Air) General Maung Maung Kyaw and Lt-Gen Tun Tun Naung from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) presented publications for officers and other ranks from various stations and their families to officials.
The Senior General and wife and party cordially greeted officers and other ranks from the stations and their families and spoke words of encouragement. In meeting with departmental officials in Tiddim at the hall of the local battalion, the Senior General said as Chin State is agricultural, people of younger generation should give priority to joining technical institutes and agricultural and livestock institutes, colleges and universities that are suitable for the regional economy. Then, they must serve their own region. The emergence of educated people is important for regional development, and all must cooperate for education promotion. Civil servants in the region also need to be united and cooperative for the regional development holding the concept of how to solve a problem.
Tiddim Administrator U Go Swin Khaing and departmental officials presented the regional requirements and the Senior General attended to the needs. He then presented foodstuffs produced by Tatmadaw factories to officials.
The Senior General and party went to Haka in the evening where they were heartily welcomed by departmental officials, town elders and local residents with bamboo and victory dances.
