UNION Minister for Defence General Maung Maung Aye, in his capacity as Chairman of the Central Body for Summoning People’s Military Servants, presided over the coordination meeting of the central body in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
At the meeting, the Union Minister said all levels of summoning bodies need to strictly follow the directive of systematic summoning and arrangements are being made to summon those who meet the legal age requirements to serve within the designated period, as every citizen has a duty to defend the country.
He stated that the People’s Military Service Training reaches batch 19, and those completed the training serve the state in defence and security duties dutifully. Among them, 74 individuals have received gallantry medals, certificates of bravery, honorary certificates, and commendation certificates from senior leaders. At present, three training batches are undergoing training.
Regarding the summoning process, he stressed that ward and village administrative bodies and township-level bodies, which have direct contact with the public, must ensure good community relations, prevent financial misconduct, and strictly follow prescribed procedures. Responsible authorities at various levels must supervise and scrutinize these matters. He also noted that there have been complaints based on false information or hearsay against township, ward, and village administrators who are carrying out duties in accordance with the law, rules, and procedures properly. In cases of unfounded accusations and reports, investigations must be conducted thoroughly, and action must also be taken as necessary. Some complainants have already faced action, and some cases remain under process. Moreover, it also found that underage and overage individuals were examined before being sent to the training schools, and they were sent back. Therefore, exact verification is required to ensure only those within the eligible service age are summoned.
If there are malpractices of officials and agents in summoning the servants, they will be taken action effectively, and all should supervise such cases, whereas some cases have already been taken action, and others are in process.
He highlighted the National Service Information Management System (NSIMS), review on exemption, reduction and temporary suspension, and the need to summon those who received a temporary suspension permit in full by the Nay Pyi Taw Council and Region/State Committees for Summoning People’s Military Servants when the time comes.
He also talked about the formation of the Employment Management Committee on Former Military Personnel, five working committees under the management committee, and activities of the committees regarding the employments for them.
Members of the central body and Nay Pyi Taw, Region/ State committees’ chairmen and officials reported on the matters related to military training. — MNA/KTZH
