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Light Infantry Division 99 (Myanmar)

Light infantry division of the Myanmar Army

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LID-99, along with other Light Infantry Divisions (LIDs) and Regional Military Commands (RMCs), operates under the direct command of the Bureau of Special Operations (BSO) of the Myanmar Army. These divisions are structured for rapid deployment and offensive operations without fixed territorial responsibilities, allowing them to be repositioned based on operational requirements.

History

The Light Infantry Division 99 was established on May 20, 1968, in Meiktila, Mandalay Region. Its first commander was Colonel Thura Kyaw Htin (BC. No. 5332).

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