Building the Tatmadaw

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Title Page, Copyright, Dedication

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Contents

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pp. vii-

List of Tables

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pp. viii-ix

List of Figures

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pp. x-

Acknowledgements

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pp. xi-

A number of people in Myanmar, Australia, and Singapore have made it possible for me to produce this book. In Myanmar, first and foremost, I am indebted to the many people who provided me with sources, gave me advice, and granted me interviews. Without their kindness, support, and encouragement, this work could not have been accomplished. ...

Glossary

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pp. xii-xiv

1. Introduction

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pp. 1-15

Ever since Myanmar regained its independence in January 1948, the Tatmadaw (Myanmar Armed Forces) has been crucial in restoring and maintaining law and order. It is one of the most important institutions in Myanmar politics. During the civil war of late 1940s and early 1950s, the Tatmadaw suppressed both communist and separatist insurgencies, ...

2. Military Doctrine and Strategy

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pp. 16-46

This chapter primarily discusses the historical development of the military doctrine and strategy of the Tatmadaw since Myanmar’s independence in 1948. It sets out both security perceptions and policies, charting developments in each against the situation at the time, and also notes the contributions of the leading actors in each period. ...

3. Organization and Force Structure

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pp. 47-104

This chapter discusses how a weak, small, and disunited Tatmadaw in Myanmar has emerged into a considerably strong, large, and more or less united one, with a dominant role in Myanmar politics. In the process of building a strong and united Tatmadaw, any split along the lines of racial background, organizational origin, and political affiliation was resolved; ...

4. Armament and Force Modernization

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pp. 105-134

Before 1988, the Tatmadaw had been poorly equipped and modestly maintained and its weapons were of World War II vantage. Most of the Tatmadaw’s major arms procurements, including aircraft and surface ships, were made in the 1950s and early 1960s. ...

5. Military Training and Officer Education

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pp. 135-162

Military training in Myanmar is the second task of the Tatmadaw, the first being combat duty and the third being public works. Training is the most important business of the Tatmadaw in peacetime and can take many forms. Military training is the key to achieving combat readiness. ...

6. Financing Force Modernization and Troops Welfare

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pp. 163-192

Although the national budget and government expenditure have never been a secret in Myanmar, any attempt to calculate Myanmar defence expenditure is fraught with peril. This is particularly true since 1988. The published figures are unreliable. Besides, there are several other factors that should be considered in calculating Myanmar defence expenditure. ...

7. Conlusion

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pp. 193-208

Building the Tatmadaw since 1948 has been a challenge. It has gone through various phases of development. In July 1947, Bogyoke Aung San, father of the present day Tatmadaw, expressed his view on the future of Myanmar’s national defence and the armed forces in the following terms: ...

Appendices

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pp. 209-239

Bibliography

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pp. 240-246

Index

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pp. 247-254

About the Author

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pp. 255-

Maung Aung Myoe received his B.A in International Relations from University of Mandalay and M.A in the same discipline from International University of Japan, and Ph.D in Political Science and International Relations from Australian National University. ...