All Tatmadaw members must faithfully carry out the responsibilities entrusted to them, thereby fulfilling their duty to the nation and to Tatmadaw.
Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission and Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, accompanied by senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, yesterday morning inspected security measures taken in the area of the Triangle Region Command and met families of the station.
At the meeting hall of the command headquarters, Commander Maj-Gen Soe Hlaing reported on border region security, cooperation with neighbouring countries, combatting telecom fraud and online gambling, seizures of narcotic drugs, and anti-drug measures, efforts to reopen basic education schools, successful holding of Phases I and II of the general election, preparations for Phase III of the election, arrests of illegally foreign entrants, seizures of illegal commodities, military affairs, public healthcare services, undertakings of military-owned agriculture and livestock businesses, sales of meat, fish and eggs to Tatmadaw members and families as well as residents at fair prices.
In his response, the Senior General gave guidance to emphasize prevention of online fraud and gambling activities, and drug production and trafficking in the area of the command, make efforts to reopen the basic education schools, systematically manage local peace and stability and security measures, and provide Tatmadaw members and families with welfare facilities.
In the afternoon, the Senior General met Tatmadaw members and families of the station at Pyi Nyein Aye Hall of the command headquarters.
In his speech, the Senior General said that regardless of how political governments may change, Tatmadaw must continue to shoulder the responsibilities of national security and defence. Tatmadaw is serving the duties of national defence, and to do so, it must possess adequate capabilities and strength. Tatmadaw must be a fully qualified force with strong combat effectiveness, and to achieve such competence, it must maintain thorough and constant training.
Concerning the entitlements of Tatmadaw members, he noted that these are duly provided fairly and appropriately. Those who enter and serve in Tatmadaw do so of their own free will. He recognized all Tatmadaw members who had joined with the desire to defend their country.
The Senior General underscored that just as military skills must be continuously practised to maintain combat readiness, it is also necessary to train in competitive sports and exercises that develop strength and resilience. This ensures that personnel can fully apply the military techniques they have learned on the battlefield.
He highlighted that skills make a person capable, and knowledge makes a person virtuous. Experts who are proficient in their respective subjects are considered capable and accomplished individuals. Skills can only be acquired through a solid foundation of education, and advanced skills are attained only through higher levels of learning. He urged Tatmadaw members to encourage their children to receive a high level of education.
For the development and progress of the national economy, successfully managing military-owned and individually-run farming and breeding operations must be a complementary support to the overall production sector, he added.
He noted that all Tatmadaw members must faithfully carry out the responsibilities entrusted to them, thereby fulfilling their duty to the nation and to Tatmadaw. By performing their duties diligently and effectively, they help maintain the quality and the standards of Tatmadaw. Next, the Senior General asked about the requirements of the Tatmadaw members.
Also, present at the meeting were Commission Secretary General Ye Win Oo, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Admiral Htein Win, Commander-in-Chief (Air) General Tun Aung, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief and officials.
The Senior General presented foodstuffs for Tatmadaw members and the families of the station to the commander.
Next, the Senior General inspected the local Tatmadaw advanced training depot in Kengtung Station. The commandant reported to the Senior General on the functions of the depot, conducting the People’s Military Servant courses, providing nutritious foods to trainees, welfare measures and undertakings of agriculture and livestock farming.
After hearing the reports, the Senior General stressed that the soldiers trained by the depot must be physically and mentally healthy, strong, and capable, so that the nation and Tatmadaw can rely on them. The field of national defence is very broad, and it is emphasized that training responsibilities must be carried out with utmost seriousness.
He emphasized that, in today’s era of technology, research and development must be conducted to enable the adaptation of military strategies based on the continuously evolving and advancing military equipment. Conventional military strategies must be modernized to keep pace with the times, and specialized military tactics must also be applied in accordance with current developments.
The Senior General inspected the mess hall of the training depot and gave necessary guidance to officials. The Senior General and party viewed the depot in a motorcade. — MNA/TTA
