Training session of soldiers protecting President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Group 275 (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Protection Command) is a special political unit, protecting ceremonial security. The soldiers selected to join the group are all people with good moral character, good health, good appearance, balanced physique, and the required height.

To be able to stand at attention and not move while on duty, these soldiers had to undergo physical training for many hours every day.

Since May 19, 2001, the flag raising and lowering ceremony at Ba Dinh Square (in front of President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum) has become a national ritual performed daily. To perform this task well, the honor guards must regularly practice hard.

Previously, the idea of ​​the national flag lighting ceremony at the historic Ba Dinh Square was proposed by the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Protection Command and approved by the Government . Group 275 of the Mausoleum Protection Command was assigned to carry out this important task.

The first days of training were quite a challenge for the soldiers because they had to stand at attention for 30 minutes, then increased to 1 hour, 2 hours, and finally 3 hours.

For the honor guard, people with similar height, body shape, and face are chosen. They must stand at attention, not smiling, but also not too tense.

To carry the wreath to pay respect to Uncle Ho, the soldiers also had to practice. Accordingly, a concrete slab of about 25kg was brought out for practice.

After 3 months of training for new soldiers, less than 20% of them can stand in the actual honor guard. The best ones continue to receive advanced training for the same period of time.

In addition to those responsibilities, Group 275 also coordinates with Regiment 375, Guard Command (Ministry of Public Security) to protect, guide, and welcome domestic compatriots, international guests, and delegations of heads of state to visit President Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum.

Standing in the formation of 34 soldiers performing the flag salute ceremony every day is the honor and responsibility of every soldier.

For each soldier in the Honor Guard of Regiment 275, no matter how many hours they stand in the rain or sun, training day and night, with drops of sweat falling non-stop, their faces show confidence and pride in performing their sacred duty at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

The Dai

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/buoi-tap-luyen-cua-nhung-chien-si-bao-ve-lang-chu-tich-ho-chi-minh-2145125.html