A graduation ceremony for battalion formation and training, involving officers, non-commissioned officers, and soldiers of Battalion No. 6 in Pakokku District, was held on March 18. During the ceremony, the district correspondent in charge delivered an opening speech, and battalion officials gave encouraging words to the graduating trainees. This type of training program represents the military council’s efforts to strengthen its armed forces.
The military council has been conducting military training programs across the country, forcing civilians into military service and expanding its armed forces. Additionally, the council is attempting to reinforce its strength due to losses suffered from attacks by People’s Defense Forces and Ethnic Armed Organizations. Despite the military council’s continued oppression and violence against civilians, the people continue to resist and oppose their rule.
