Deployment
The United Wa State Army (UWSA) has 5 "divisions" deployed along the Thai-Burma border:
- 778th Division commanded by Ta Marn
- 772nd Division commanded by Ta Hsong
- 775th Division commanded by Yang Guojong
- 248th Division commanded by Ta Hsang and
- 518th Division commanded by Li Hsarm-nab.
On the China-Burma border are stationed another 3 "divisions":
- 318th Division
- 418th Division
- 468th Division.
It has 30,000 active service men with 10,000 auxiliary force. It is one of the largest cease fire groups. Monthly salary is only 60 CNY (7.5 USD). It has clashes with Thai Army in Mar-May 2002.
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