Ca Mau Provincial Military Command: Transformation for Breakthrough

Faced with increasingly demanding requirements for national construction and defense, the task of building a strong and comprehensive local armed force capable of combat operations presents many challenges. The Ca Mau Provincial Military Command has clearly identified that a transformation from mindset to force organization, from training methods to the application of science and technology, is the key to building an army that is "lean, efficient, and strong," while simultaneously building a contingent of officers and soldiers who are both politically sound and professionally competent.

• Firmly adhering to the Party's military and national defense policies.
• Strengthening the ranks of grassroots military officers.
• Continue to reorganize local military forces in the direction of being "lean, efficient, and strong."

In recent years, the global and regional situation has become increasingly complex, with modern warfare tending towards high-tech, asymmetrical combat. This demands that armed forces not only be strong in number but also highly skilled, flexible in organization, and modern in their operational methods.

In Ca Mau province, a strategically important area for national defense and security, the Provincial Military Command has proactively implemented many comprehensive solutions, focusing on a complete transformation, from organizational structure and training methods to management and command.

New recruits enthusiastically set off to fulfill their duties, contributing to building a strong armed force capable of meeting the demands of the new situation.

Colonel Nguyen Khanh Duong, Deputy Commander of the Ca Mau Provincial Military Command, emphasized: "The unit has determined that transformation is not only an essential requirement but also an urgent task. This involves transforming leadership and command thinking; streamlining organizational models; and modernizing training and combat readiness methods to be more practical."

Accordingly, the Provincial Military Command has reviewed and streamlined its organizational structure and personnel by reducing intermediate levels and strengthening forces directly involved in combat and combat support. Units have been reorganized to be more flexible, mobile, and suitable to the characteristics of the local area.

One of the key aspects of the transformation process is building a streamlined and efficient military force. The Provincial Military Command has reorganized its units, reducing overlapping functions and responsibilities while simultaneously improving the quality of its officers.

Colonel Nguyen Khanh Duong stated: "Streamlining doesn't simply mean cutting back, but rather reorganizing in a scientific and rational way. Each position and each individual must maximize their abilities and strengths, ensuring the system operates effectively and efficiently."

Alongside this, the selection, training, and utilization of personnel are prioritized towards standardization. The Provincial Military Command pays special attention to identifying and nurturing young officers with good capabilities and qualities, creating a solid source of successors. Currently, the Ca Mau Provincial Military Command identifies digital transformation as a key task in building a "lean, efficient, and strong" army. Specific breakthroughs have been identified and implemented, such as the thorough deployment of electronic office systems, digital signatures, and software for managing officers and soldiers. This helps shorten document processing time, increase accuracy, and enhance information security.

In training, the application of smart learning models, combat simulation software, and virtual exercise systems helps soldiers visually approach complex situations without consuming excessive real-world resources.

In recent years, local training has incorporated smart learning models, combat simulation software, and virtual exercise systems.

Combat readiness involves applying a modernized communication system, ensuring smooth and timely communication in all situations, especially the application of digital maps in combat command and control, and in disaster prevention, search and rescue.

Colonel Nguyen Khanh Duong stated: "Today's battlefield for soldiers is not only the sun-drenched and windy training ground, but also the digital space and non-traditional security fronts. However, the biggest change is the combat mindset. Soldiers today are equipped with the knowledge to respond to climate change, epidemics, and cybersecurity. The unit always maintains rapid response forces, ready to mobilize to carry out rescue and relief missions, helping people overcome the consequences of natural disasters, viewing this as a combat mission in peacetime."

With increasingly complex non-traditional threats, the "battlefield" of soldiers in peacetime has undergone significant changes to meet the demands of the new situation. To combat false viewpoints on the Internet, the Provincial Military Command has deployed key "weapons" such as Force 47 - the core force in identifying and directly combating harmful and toxic information. Each officer and soldier is an "information soldier" on social media. In addition, the unit has built communication channels to spread positive information, "using the good to overcome the bad," helping the people and soldiers clearly identify the "peaceful evolution" plot. They utilize tools to scan and analyze information trends to promptly guide public opinion within the unit and its garrison area.

Alongside improving professional skills, the Provincial Military Command pays special attention to political and ideological education and building character for officers and soldiers.

Colonel Nguyen Khanh Duong stated: "Building a force that is both politically sound and professionally competent is a consistent requirement. 'Red' means absolute loyalty to the Party, the Fatherland, and the People; 'professionally competent' means excellent in their field, mastering weapons and equipment."

To achieve this goal, the Provincial Military Command has implemented various forms of education, from political studies and ideological activities to practical exercises. Through these, officers and soldiers have enhanced their awareness, strengthened their confidence, and are ready to accept and successfully complete all assigned tasks.

Colonel Nguyen Khanh Duong affirmed: "The unit is determined to build a strong and comprehensive armed force, capable of successfully completing all tasks in the new situation. Transformation is the inevitable path to achieving that goal."

Officers from the Provincial Military Command exchanged information and provided guidance on the application of information technology in command and control work.

In the process of national renewal, the fact that the Ca Mau Provincial Military Command identified transformation as a key task demonstrates strategic vision and strong political determination. This is not only a step in line with the development trend of a modern army, but also makes a significant contribution to building a solid national defense system.

With the foundation already built, and the unity and efforts of all officers and soldiers, we are confident that the armed forces of Ca Mau province will continue to develop strongly, worthy of being the core force in the cause of national defense.

Van Dum

Source: https://baocamau.vn/bo-chi-huy-quan-su-tinh-ca-mau-chuyen-doi-de-but-pha-a128693.html