ACAMM was conceived in 2000 as an offshoot of the presence of all Chiefs of Armies during the closing ceremonies of AARM.  This meeting is intended to foster military-to-military cooperation, develop interpersonal relationships and contribute to regional dialogue and stability.  The first ACAMM was hosted by Thailand in 2000, followed by the Philippines in 2001, Singapore in 2002, Malaysia in 2003, Indonesia in 2004, Brunei in 2005, Vietnam in 2006 and Thailand in 2007. At present, ACAMM is being participated by ten countries, namely: Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos and the Philippines.

ASEAN CHIEFS OF ARMIES MULTILATERAL MEETING

Host	Themes
ACAMM I- Thailand 2000	"Non-traditional roles of military with the emphasis on disaster relief"
ACAMM II- Philippines 2001	"ASEAN Armies evolving role in countering terrorism"
ACAMM III- Singapore 2002	"Strategic landscape of the Asia-Pacific: Changing role of the army"
ACAMM IV- Malaysia 2003	"Fostering solidarity and friendship in enhancing confidence building measures among ASEAN Armies"
ACAMM V- Indonesia 2004	"With the Spirit of Professionalism and Friendship:  ASEAN Armies Determined to Enhance Solidarity and Trust in Guarding Regional Security"
ACAMM VI- Brunei 2005	"Establish a common security identity for ASEAN Armies"
ACAMM VII- Vietnam 2006	"Cooperation to promote the trust, strengthening unity, friendship and mutual understanding between ASEAN Armies"
ACAMM VIII- Thailand 2007	"Impact of developments in Southeast Asia on the Regional Stability: ASEAN Armies’ roles and implementation"
ACAMM IX Philippines 2008	"Ensuring Regional Peace and Stability Through the Collective Strength of the ASEAN Armies"