Soe Tin Latt
Major General Soe Tin Latt was a senior Burmese air force officer who served as the commander of the Southern Regional Air Command. He held various leadership positions throughout his military career and was involved in overseeing air operations in Myanmar’s southern region. Soe Tin Latt died in a helicopter accident on 2 August 2024.
Early life and education
Soe Tin Latt was born in Myanmar. Publicly available information on his early life and education is limited. It is customary for Myanmar military officers of his rank to have received formal training at military academies such as the Defence Services Academy or the Myanmar Air Force Academy; however, specific details about his education have not been published.Military career
Soe Tin Latt advanced through the ranks of the Myanmar Air Force to reach the rank of Major General. Prior to commanding the Southern Regional Air Command, he served as the commander of air bases including Magway and Myitkyina, where he was responsible for operational management and unit readiness.As commander of the Southern Regional Air Command, Soe Tin Latt was responsible for coordinating and supervising air force operations within the southern military region of Myanmar. His duties included overseeing operational planning, training, logistics, and support functions for air units assigned to that command.