Senior General Min Aung Hlaing underscored that as long as unity prevails within the military units, no one will be able to disband or disrupt them.

The passing out parade of the 11th Intake of Female Graduate Cadet Course took place at the Tatmadaw (Army) Officer Training School (Hmawby) in Yangon yesterday morning, with an address by Chairman of the State Administration Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Thadoe Maha Thray Sithu Thadoe Thiri Thudhamma Min Aung Hlaing.

After taking the salute of the graduate cadet company, the Senior General inspected it. Then, the graduate cadet company marched past the Senior General.

The Senior General presented the Best Cadet Award to Cadet La Pyae Win.

The Senior General then delivered a speech. He said that female military servants of the Tatmadaw have to preserve the fine historical traditions of the Tatmadaw while striving to post more historical milestones for their endeavours.

The foundation of achieving military victory lies in the discipline and obedience of every soldier. Just as discipline serves as the backbone of the armed forces, obedience is also a hallmark of an exemplary soldier.

It is essential to control subordinates fairly and justly, free from corruption, with bold and decisive decisions, accountability, and responsibility.

The strength of the Tatmadaw fundamentally relies on unity and cohesion. Therefore, as long as unity prevails within the military units, no one will be able to disband or disrupt them.

As the role of leaders is crucial in any organization, organizations must cultivate capable and reliable leaders while continuously striving to improve their qualities.

About providing effective leadership, the graduate cadets were urged to continuously enhance their knowledge and skills in line with the advancements of the times, maintaining integrity, honesty, and a high standard of moral conduct.

Leaders at different levels have to build unity within military units. In doing so, responsibilities and commands must be assigned equitably and fairly, guided by proper leadership and governance rooted in an understanding of human nature. This will establish a solid foundation for the organization.

Protecting the lives, homes, and property of the people, providing healthcare services, and assisting with rescue and support during natural disasters are practical acts of mobilization and engagement with the public.

Carrying out military organizational tasks is an essential duty undertaken for the benefit of the nation and its ethnic peoples. Therefore, all female military officers have to approach these responsibilities with great diligence and commitment.

Soldiers must conduct themselves following the 60 military codes of conduct, adhere to military and civil laws, and comply with the laws of war, including the Geneva Conventions, which are internationally recognized and practised, as well as rules of engagement in conflict situations.

After taking the salute of the graduate cadet company, the Senior General left the parade ground.

Also present at the parade were Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, wife of the Senior General, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Admiral Zeya Kyaw Htin Htein Win and his wife, Commander-in-Chief (Air) General Zeya Kyaw Htin Sithu Tun Aung and his wife, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief and their wives, Union ministers and their wives, the Yangon Region chief minister and his wife, the commander of Yangon Command commander, officials and parents and relatives of the cadets.

After the parade, the Senior General met outstanding cadets namely Best Cadet Award winner cadet La Pyae Win, Excellent in Shooting Award winner cadet Aye Thida, Excellent in Training Award winner cadet Nanda Kyaw and Excellent in Physical Fitness Award winner cadet Ei Phyu Maung at the parlour of the school headquarters.

In his speech of honour, the Senior General stressed that the graduate cadets should not forget the gratitude of mentors and parents up from childhood to date. He urged those graduate cadets to be good Tatmadaw officers on whom the State and Tatmadaw can rely and serve the interests of the State and the people in their assigned areas.

MNA/TTA

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