"The New Light of Myanmar" 28 March 2004

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"Danañ ca, generosity; this is the way to auspiciousness"... DOMESTIC NEWS: 1. Patriotic leaders and experts dutifully contribute to strengthening and modernization of the Armed Forces; 2. Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services Senior General Than Shwe delivered an address at the 59th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Parade; 3. Defence Services Commander-in-Chief Senior General Than Shwe attends 59th Anniversary Armed Forces Day Parade; 4. Senior General Than Shwe and wife Daw Kyaing Kyaing host 59th Anniversary Armed Forces Day reception and dinner; 5. Daw Kyaing Kyaing and public accord rousing welcome to Tatmadawmen of 59th Anniversary Armed Forces Day parade columns; 6. Prizes presented to best companies, columns in Armed Forces Day Parade; 7. Military code of conduct and extempore talks contests; 8. Military attaches pay tribute to fallen heroes... "PERSPECTIVES": "Build up State defence capability" (Page 2) ... ARTICLES: ... "Tatmadawmen who are combating the menace of narcotic drugs"... SLOGANS: :The Tatmadaw and the people are inseparable"; "Twelve Nobel (sic) Traditions of the Tatmadaw" (1. A patriotic Tatmadaw; 2. A disciplined Tatmadaw; 3. A loyal Tatmadaw; 4. A united Tatmadaw; 5. An efficient Tatmadaw; 6. A Tatmadaw which makes heroic sacrifices; 7. A Tatmadaw which does not seek personal gain; 8. A Tatmadaw of noble spirit and high moral (sic); 9. A Tatmadaw which posseses true quality of overcoming obstacles; 10. A Tatmadaw which can endure hardship; 11. A tenacious and persevering Tatmadaw; 12. A Tatmadaw which always upholds Our Three Main National Causes.); "Tatmadaw's Ten Strengths" (1. Loyalty; 2. Obedience; 3. Strong morale & perserverance; 4. Good discipline; 5. Being well-trained; 6. Possessing brilliant combat skill; 7. Healthiness & fitness; 8. Having esprit de corps; 9. Making sacrifices; 10. Endeavouring to meet the aim with strong determination)

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SPDC (News and Periodicals Enterprise, Ministry of Information, Union of Myanmar)

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2004-03-28

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2004-03-28

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English

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