Defense Services Academy
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Defense Services Academy, Pyin Oo Lwin |
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| Motto | The victorious warriors of the future |
| Established | 1955 |
| Location | Pyin Oo Lwin, Mandalay Division, Myanmar |
| Affiliations | Governmant |
Defense Services Academy, Pyin Oo Lwin, (
), also known as DSA, is a university of cadets for the new generation in the Myanmar's military. It offers a degree in arts and science with a four year courses.
[edit] History
The Defense Services Academy was first established in the Ba Htoo military base near Yauksauk in Southern Shan State, Myanmar in 14 February 1955. The DSA, was moved its base into the British hill station of Pyin Oo Lwin in Mandalay Division in June 1957. As one of the most Burma's pretigious military academy, many male youngsters are interested to attend the academy for the aim of future career in the defence services. However, the power ranking opportunity is more impressive than the career line in the military, for the youngsters. Until its 49th intake in 2007, it does only permit to male applicants, though it seek multi-ethinic groups to collaborate in the academy.
| Degree Offered | Duration of Study |
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| Bachelor of Arts | 4 Years |
| Bachelor of Science | 4 Years |
| Bachelor of Computer Science | 4 Years |
[edit] Alumi in Timeline
- General Maung Aye, army chief and second senior in SPDC, State Peace and Development Council of Myanmar
- Lieutenant General Tun Kyi, former Trade Minister
- Major General Nyan Lin, a former SPDC member
