Soldiers Must Obey Only Lawful and Just Orders

COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF of Defence Services General Ye Win Oo inspected the general staff, adjutant and quartermaster measures of the Eastern Command Headquarters, and efforts to take security measures and uphold the rule of law yesterday morning.

Accompanied by Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Admiral Htein Win, Commander-in-Chief (Air) Lt-Gen Tun Win and senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, the General heard reports on the security, control of the region and rule of law in the command area, and general staff, adjutant and quartermaster measures of the command headquarters by the Eastern Command Commander at the briefing hall.

In his speech, the General stressed the need to carry out the tasks of peace and stability of the region, and development undertakings in cooperation with residents. He urged officials to train individual Tatmadaw members to have good morality and concepts, as well as to obey discipline.

Yesterday morning, the General held a meeting with Tatmadaw members and families of Taunggyi Station at the hall of the command headquarters and those from Hsihseng and Banyin stations at the hall of the local battalion separately.

These meetings were also attended by Daw Nilar, the wife of the General, the Commander-in-Chief (Navy) and his wife, the Commander-in-Chief (Air) and his wife, and senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief.

Speaking on the occasion, the General underscored that fairly conquering the fighting will earn the trust and reliance of the people, and since the Tatmadaw is the country’s last line of defence, it must be built into a firm institution.

He noted that Tatmadaw had been ready to timely prevent the danger of disintegration of the State whenever the State experienced crises. Based on patriotism and love for Tatmadaw, it is necessary to be loyal to oneself, loyal to one’s family, loyal to one’s community, and loyal to Tatmadaw and the State.

With regard to cultivating a combat spirit, the General highlighted that it is not enough to be skilled in warfare alone. Tatmadaw members must also develop the right mindsets. Therefore, to ensure courage in battle and a strong morale, arrangements must be made so that soldiers and their families do not have to worry about food, clothing, housing, or daily living needs. Their profession is to fight, and in order to do so, they must possess strong and highly developed military capabilities.

He underlined that students who are family members of Tatmadaw personnel are required to pursue and complete at least KG+9 education. Those who have completed KG+9 may also continue their studies at technical institutes, as well as agricultural institutes and livestock institutes. If the education level of those children improves, they will be able to contribute to the country in various ways.

He pointed out that acts of betrayal against the State and Tatmadaw, financial misconduct, social misconduct, and drug-related offences are not tolerable. Soldiers must obey orders, and those orders must be lawful and just.

He urged responsible officials to inspect and carry out necessary repairs to ensure that basic needs such as water supply, electricity, and sanitation are properly provided for comfortable living for Tatmadaw members without difficulties. In addition, arrangements should be made so that Tatmadaw members can report and submit their difficulties.

The General spotted that commanding officers of battalions and their wives are regarded as the parents of the battalions, and although officers’ wives who live with the unit are expected to support their husbands’ duties, they must not interfere in official matters.

The General expressed his recognition of the female military personnel as a component of the Tatmadaw’s strength. It is necessary to foster a sense of brotherhood and treat them as colleagues, supporting and assisting one another. He noted that Female servicemembers should also avoid any behaviour, speech, or conduct that could damage the reputation of their surroundings or their organization.

He underlined that the wives of Tatmadaw members are considered the reserve strength of Tatmadaw, and there are records of their courageous participation in counterattacks against the enemies in incidents such as Shaduzup, Kongyan, Lupi, and Weinkaung.

He recounted that the Hsihseng area was subjected to a surprise attack by terrorists, and due to the counteroffensive by Tatmadaw members and their families from the respective stations, stability and peace in the area were restored. So, he stated that all those who participated are hereby recorded and commended.

After the speeches, the General fulfilled the requirements of Tatmadaw members and families in coordination with officials.

The General and his wife presented foodstuffs for Tatmadaw members and families and cash awards for maternal and child welfare associations through officials.

After the meetings, the General and party inspected regiments and units in Hsihseng and Banyin stations by car and cordially greeted families.

MNA/ TTA

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