According to Lieutenant Colonel Hoang Van Dong, Political Commissar of the 189th Submarine Brigade, a campaign-level submarine unit, established on June 20, 2011, equipped with modern Kilo 636 submarines and a synchronous shore-based system, with the mission of training and combat readiness, bearing in mind Uncle Ho's teaching "Emulation is patriotism, patriotism requires emulation", the Party Committee and commander of the Brigade thoroughly grasp the decrees, circulars, and instructions on emulation and reward work, resolutely implementing all aspects of military and defense work, notably performing combat training tasks, exploiting and mastering modern technical equipment.

Kilo 636 submarine, Submarine Brigade 189, performs a mission at sea. Photo: VAN HAI

Visiting the training troops at the Submarine Training Center, we noticed that, in a narrow space, submarine sailors still skillfully carry out the training content. Lieutenant Colonel Le Trong Tuan, Head of the Practical Training Department, said: “The working environment in a submarine is very special: narrow, high pressure, low oxygen concentration, high toxic gas... Therefore, each person must skillfully practice measures to fight to protect the life of the ship, maintain the ability to survive in case of an accident, restore and maintain the technical and tactical features of weapons and technical equipment. In particular, sailors must be proficient in escape skills when the ship encounters an accident”.

Up to now, the submarines have been completely independent in carrying out their missions throughout the country's seas in complex hydrometeorological conditions. To achieve that achievement, the Brigade has widely carried out emulation movements with the determination of "hard work makes perfect, diligence makes perfect", along with the motto of "lots of training, strict discipline, ensuring good techniques"... Lieutenant Colonel Pham Van Thuan, Captain of Ship 186 - Da Nang shared: "The submarine crews have completely mastered the shooting exercises, especially the practice of launching missiles and torpedoes successfully from under the sea. This result contributes to perfecting the combat plan of the Service, developing the military art of the Navy".

The Submarine Rescue Center also quickly approached, trained, and exploited modern equipment. The LR11 rescue submersible successfully performed the training course on docking and opening the submarine's escape hatch, bringing sailors onto the rescue ship in absolute safety. In technical assurance work, the Brigade promoted the movement of research, innovation, and technical improvement associated with the implementation of the 50 Campaign. Typical products such as: Independent air conditioners, food coolers, brushless motors, off-shore signal cables... were effectively applied, increasing the level of proactive technical assurance, troubleshooting, and maintaining technical coefficients for submarines.

With outstanding achievements in the International Military Movement in the period of 2019-2024, Submarine Brigade 189 was honored to receive the First Class Fatherland Protection Medal from the President; the Emulation Flag from the Prime Minister and the Minister of National Defense ; and the Emulation Flag for Excellent Unit from the Navy.

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    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/quoc-phong-an-ninh/xay-dung-quan-doi/huan-luyen-lam-chu-trang-bi-ky-thuat-hien-dai-842091