Substantial report which demonstrates how the military education system in Burma has been built up and developed to the detriment of civilan education. "...The military regime in Burma, currently known as the SPDC, has perpetually neglected civilian education in the country, especially since the national uprisings of 1988, and the resulting political deadlock. The education system, along with other socially vital institutions, and the country as a whole, is incessantly declining. It is clear that the military junta?s priorities are to keep the army strong, despite the fact that the country has no external enemies. Over 40% of the national budget is spent on the military force, while only a mere 7.7% of the allotted education budget is used to promote education. The country?s economy is rapidly collapsing, and common people across the nation are struggling to survive, yet teacher salaries remain low and the cost of education is high and rising. Beginning from the lowest level of primary school through to the institutions of higher learning, only those with enough money are able to receive their education. 9.5 million of Burma?s children are unable to even begin their basic education, and of those that do start primary school, only 37% are able to go on to the middle school level..."