Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services General Ye Win Oo held a meeting with Tatmadaw members and families of Magway Station at the local battalion yesterday morning.

At the meeting, the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services delivered a speech, saying that Tatmadaw must necessarily become a Tatmadaw that is fully equipped with the three types of capabilities, and it is important not to forget the duties that must be carried out. Military capability refers to combat capability and combat strength. To develop capability, it is necessary to train to achieve good physical fitness, courage, and professional skills. Building a combat-capable Tatmadaw depends on personnel, and training is the key factor in enhancing overall capability.

The foundation of military tactics is drill training, which is conducted with the aim of developing obedience to orders and good discipline. Therefore, major military training depots are required to carry out systematic training. In terms of obedience to orders, it exists at both the individual and group levels. Since Tatmadaw operates on a team system, individual capabilities must be combined to build and achieve the overall capability of the organization.

In Tatmadaw, administrative capability requires broad and comprehensive planning and implementation, including matters such as food, accommodation, movement and living arrangements, and the enforcement of military discipline. Those responsible are also required to properly manage and maintain these areas. Weaknesses in administration can lead to a lack of unity within the units.

In administration, it is necessary to possess a commander’s good spirit and a fatherly mindset with empathy, and to ensure fairness and balance in management. If the administration is weak, it will undermine unity and cohesion. A good leader must have a sense of responsibility and accountability. Matters that should be forgiven must be forgiven, while issues that cannot be excused must be addressed in accordance with the law. It is necessary to consistently uphold discipline to build a disciplined and well-ordered military; however, care must also be taken to avoid extreme rigidity.

Regarding welfare, it is necessary to carry out activities for military units with care and goodwill. Welfare does not only refer to food supply, but also includes housing, living conditions, transport, and overall convenience in all aspects of daily life. Good welfare significantly supports both administration and morale.

Encouraging small-scale farming and livestock breeding is intended to reduce household expenses for purchasing food from outside. Unit-level farming and livestock activities are not meant to increase military funds, but rather to improve the welfare of military families.

He noted that support should be provided twice a year, not only to improve the quality of Tatmadaw members but also to enhance the education of their children. Therefore, efforts should be made collectively to ensure that all children of military personnel at least complete education up to KG+9 level.

The people and Tatmadaw are inseparable, and efforts must be made to ensure that they remain close, affectionate, and united. In the country, Tatmadaw has a 24-hour responsibility for national defence and must also work to promote the interests and welfare of the people.

The General then fulfilled the needs of Tatmadaw members and their families.

The General presented foodstuffs for Tatmadaw members and families through the station commander, while his wife gave cash awards for the station maternal and child welfare association through the wife of the station commander.

General Ye Win Oo, his wife and party cordially greeted Tatmadaw members and families.

Also, present at the meeting were Daw Nilar, the wife of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Admiral Htein Win and his wife, Commander-in-Chief (Air) Lt-Gen Tun Win and his wife, senior military officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief and their wives, the commander of Central Command, officers, other ranks and families of the station.

The Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services inspected the site chosen for construction tasks of the existing basic education primary school to be upgraded to a middle school and the construction site of a stadium, facilitated with a 400-metre track for 1,556 spectators at the local airbase, and gave necessary instructions.

MNA/TTA