10 FEBRUARY 2026

THE University Training Corps of the Directorate of People’s Militia and Frontier Forces of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) Office conducted training for volunteer students and faculty members of the University Training Corps (UTC).

The basic and advanced military training opening ceremonies for UTC of the 2025-2026 academic year were opened in Nay Pyi Taw Council, Taunggyi in Shan State (South), Mawlamyine in Mon State, Kamayut in Yangon Region, Pathein in Ayeyawady Region, Amarapura in Mandalay Region and Toungoo in Bago Region yesterday.

The respective region chief ministers attended the opening ceremonies, as did commanders of respective commands, officials of the Directorate of People’s Militia and Frontier Forces of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) Office, and trainees. Officials also made opening speeches respectively.

They enjoyed the performance of the trainees, and also presented the cash awards and foodstuffs to the trainees.

The first-year basic military training, second-year basic military training, and first-year and second-year advanced training will be conducted, and trainees will be trained as per the ordinary training and camping training framework. — MNA/KTZH