Party committees, commanders, and political agencies at all levels within the 5th Division pay attention to maximizing the effectiveness of the press in propaganda and education work. Through news articles reflecting the socio-economic situation of the country and localities, and highlighting good examples, exemplary individuals, and advanced models both within and outside the military, officers and soldiers gain more knowledge, social understanding, and motivation to strive in their studies and work.
According to regulations, soldiers are scheduled to read newspapers from 6:45 PM to 7:00 PM daily (except for the two weekend days). This is one of the main daily routines, organized centrally at the platoon, company, and equivalent levels. The newspapers distributed to the units are the official source of information for officers to read, disseminate to soldiers, and discuss prominent issues.
Lieutenant Colonel Phan Hoai Quyet, Deputy Political Commissar of the 5th Division, emphasized: "In the era of the information technology boom, mainstream journalism is more important than ever, contributing to shaping the ideology of the younger generation."
Due to the unique environment of the military, non-commissioned officers and soldiers are not allowed to use mobile phones, so printed newspapers, magazines, and internal newsletters become their close companions, accompanying them every day.
Private Pham Anh Dung, from Squad 4, Wired Communications Platoon, Company 18, Regiment 5, shared: “Taking advantage of breaks and days off, we maintain the habit of reading books and newspapers. Newspapers, reflecting the pulse of life and providing information about the country's development, help us broaden our horizons, access knowledge, and enrich our spiritual lives. In particular, many simple yet meaningful stories and inspiring examples in the newspapers have become motivation for us to follow in our studies, training, and discipline at the unit.”
To develop a reading culture within the unit, the 5th Division regularly invests in and strengthens cultural institutions such as Ho Chi Minh Rooms at the battalion level and legal libraries at the company level. Simultaneously, it supplements and circulates books and newspapers with diverse content on history, politics, law, life skills, science and technology, and knowledge serving training and combat readiness.
Captain Nguyen Trung Hieu, Political Officer of Company 6, Battalion 5, Regiment 5, said: “By maintaining a habit of reading newspapers, soldiers develop a habit of self-study and research. This is also one of the solutions to build a healthy cultural environment and improve the spiritual life of officers and soldiers. Besides providing information, the press also contributes to inspiring and arousing the desire to contribute among young soldiers. Many articles reflect training activities, building a regular army, and instilling discipline; works written about the soldiers of Uncle Ho, full of willpower, responsibility, and compassion, have strongly spread positive values in the community.”
In the context of increasingly diverse information on the internet, mainstream media continues to affirm its role as a reliable source of information, helping military personnel improve their ability to select and receive accurate information, thereby enhancing their political acumen and sense of responsibility as soldiers.
“The press will contribute to building a generation of young military personnel who are both politically sound and professionally competent. Every good article, every beautiful story about soldiers has profound educational value. The press will continue to accompany units in building a generation of young military personnel with strong political convictions and good moral character, meeting the requirements of the mission in the new situation,” Lieutenant Colonel Phan Hoai Quyet emphasized.
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