Since its inception, the Myanmar Armed Forces (of) Tatmadaw, has dedicated itself to serve the interest of the people. Myanmar had been an independent and sovereign state for thousand of years. Throughout our history, from Pagan Dynasty to Kanbuang Dynasty, Myanmar had been a unified, strong and powerful nation whose influence extended to the whole of South East Asia.

In the early 19th century due to the colonization policy of the British, Myanmar had to encounter three successive wars the British in 1824, 1852 and 1885, respectively.

In 1930’s a political association known as “Dobama Asiaone” was formed and more progressive from of anti-imperialist movement was initiated.

On 1st Aug 1943, Myanmar was proclaimed an independent country but the then Japanese military authorities in Myanmar resorted to high-handed measures and the practice of the most ruthless fascism was laid bare by the occupying Japanese military forces.

On 4th Jan 1948, Myanmar attained independence from the British. Since the gaining of independence, Myanmar had to face with a nationwide insurgency of the BCP, the kayins and other multicolored insurgents.

During the 1980’s economic recession throughout the world also caused much difficulty for the Myanmar-Naing-Ngan’s self reliant economy which was mainly dependant upon agricultural primary commodities. This and the repercussions of events in the international scene brought about a lowering of public confidence in the socialist system. In 1988, political upheaval occurred by the instigation of leftist and rightist groups which led the nation to near desintegation. Thus the state law and order restoration council (or) Tatmadaw had perforce to take over the state powers and to undertake to discharge of the three sacred responsibilities namely: to preserve the integrity of state, to preserve the unity of the nationalities and to preserve the sovereignty of the state.

Now, under the leadership of the state Peace and Development Council, Myanmar Naing-Ngan is on the path to a modern and development nation where peace and tranquility prevail.