Northwestern Regional Military Command (Myanmar)

Northwestern Regional Military Command
အနောက်မြောက်တိုင်းစစ်ဌာနချုပ်
Emblem of Northwestern Regional Military Command
Country Myanmar
Branch Myanmar Army
TypeRegional Military Command
RoleTerritorial defense, security, military operations, administration, and supervision of all military units within the region
Garrison CommanderBrigadier General Hein Yan Lin
Nickname(s)Bow and Arrow
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Commanders
CommanderMajor General Myo Min Htwe
Deputy CommanderMajor General Moe Hein
Chief of StaffMajor General Kyaw Swar Win
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The Northwestern Regional Military Command (Burmese: အနောက်မြောက်ပိုင်းတိုင်းစစ်ဌာနချုပ်); short form: Na Ma Kha (Burmese: နမခ) is a regional military command of the Myanmar Army, headquartered in Monywa near the Monywa-Ye U Highway. It is primarily responsible for the defense, security, and military operations in Sagaing Region, northern Magway Region, and Chin State, as well as adjacent areas. In addition to its defense responsibilities, the command oversees military administration, operations, and logistics for subordinate units and supporting battalions within its jurisdiction. It also executes orders and directives from higher military authorities and ensures supervision and coordination within its operational area. The current commander of the Northwestern Command is Major General Myo Min Htwe.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Myanmar resistance forces target Northwestern Military Command headquarters, claim six junta soldiers killed". Mizzima News. 17 January 2025.
  2. ^ "Struggling to hold ground in Sagaing Region, Myanmar army torches Pale". Myanmar NOW. 18 November 2024.

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