| SPDC: State Peace and Development Council (Military Junta in Burma) |
| KNU: Karen National Union |
| KNLA: Karen National Liberation Army. (Military wing of KNU) |
| Slorc: Former name of SPDC |
| LIB: Light Infantry Battalion |
| IB: Infantry Battalion |
Basket: The standard unit of measurement of rice. 1 basket = 46 pounds (21 kegs) |
| Kyat: Burma currency |
Viss: The standard unit of measurement of weight. 1 viss = 1.6 kilogram. |
| Pyithusit: Burmese troops found People's Militia |