People's Defence Force
People's Defence Force
As the official government of Myanmar, the National Unity Government (NUG) officially formed People’s Defense Force (PDF) on the 5th of May, 2021 in accordance with the defense policies.
History of Army
Objective
The main objectives of forming People’s Defence Force PDF are:
1) To end the 70-year long internal conflict by extinguishing the terrorist acts and aggressive attacks of the State Administration Council (SAC)
2) To perform effective reforms in the security sector
3) To participate as an essential forerunner for establishing the Federal Union Forces
Pledge of Allegiance
1) We will bear allegiances to the Federal Union of Myanmar and the people.
2) We will bear allegiances to the fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives during the fight for democracy
3) We will protect and defend the lives, properties and livelihoods of the people.
4) We solemnly pledge that we will sacrifice our lives in building the Federal Union of Myanmar.
Mission
Duties of People’s Defence Force
1) To collaborate with other allied forces to safeguard the security of the people, prevent community jeopardy and defend the Federal Union of Myanmar
2) To combat and overthrow the dictatorship by waging a just war
3) To organize defence zones through phases
4) To carry out evacuation procedures for natural disasters driven incidents


Civilian Control
People's Defence Force must be an armed force which falls under the civilian control.
The Commander in Chief holds the decision making authority for the PDF.
PDF is a part of the government mechanism and remains under the administration of the Ministry of Defense.
The ministers and deputy ministers of the Ministry of Defense are from civilian backgrounds and members of the cabinet.
Acting as the defense advisor to the government, the Defense Minister is accountable for the establishment of the defense policies and related matters, and for the implemention of those policies.
The Minister of Defense holds authority to administer the Ministry of Defense under the guidance of the Commander in Chief.
The Ministry of Defense is the focal ministry which facilitates allocation of armed troops, setting up military combat trainings and all other coordination maters related to the defense operations.
Values of the Army
In line with the establishment of the People’s Defense Forces, hereinafter referred to as the PDF, six values of the army were set as follows:-
(1) Bravery and Ability to take risks
(2) Conscientious
(3) Loyalty
(4) Obedience
(5) Discipline
(6) Uphold Comrade Spirit
People's Defence Force
Military
Military Values
- Faithfulness to the Federal Union of Myanmar and the people
- Honours
- Bravery
- Honesty
- Safeguarding the interest of the Federal Union of Myanmar
- Respectfully abiding the international military laws including the Law of Armed Conflicts
Military Culture
Troop members of the PDF shall acknowledge and apprehend the military life and culture.
Members of the troop, under any circumstances, must comply with the military Code of Conducts and social rules when interacting with the civilians.
Members of the troop shall learn and train to become an obedient armed force since the first day of joining the force.