Tatmadaw

The armed forces of Myanmar, comprising the army, navy, and air force. It has repeatedly seized or retained political power and shaped the country's government.

Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services: Myanmar's senior military office, commanding the armed forces. The office concentrates operational command and has served as a source of political authority.
British Burma: The colonial territory of Burma administered by Britain before independence in 1948. The colonial military and its recruitment patterns formed part of the setting for Burma's post-independence armed forces.
1962 Burmese coup d'état: The coup led by General Ne Win that ended Burma's parliamentary government in 1962. It established decades of direct military rule and transformed the state.
National League for Democracy: A Myanmar political party led by Aung San Suu Kyi that won major elections before being ousted in the 2021 coup. Its electoral mandate repeatedly challenged the Tatmadaw's claim to political authority.
State Administration Council: Myanmar's military-led governing body established after the 2021 coup. It became the Tatmadaw's principal vehicle for ruling after the coup.
Burma Independence Army: A Burmese nationalist force organized with Japanese support during World War II. It supplied personnel and institutional origins for the postwar Burmese army.
8888 Uprising: A nationwide pro-democracy uprising in Burma in 1988, suppressed by the military. Its suppression restored military rule under a new junta and left a lasting political legacy.
National Unity Government of Myanmar: A government-in-exile formed by Myanmar lawmakers and opponents of the 2021 coup. It contests the military authorities' claim to represent the country.
National Defence and Security Council: A constitutional body in Myanmar involving senior military and civilian officials, with authority over national security matters. Its military-heavy membership connects constitutional security powers to the Tatmadaw's leadership.
Aung San: A Burmese independence leader and military organizer who helped found the Burma Independence Army. His wartime military organization became an important precursor to the national armed forces.

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