Oath-taking ceremony for new soldiers in all military units: Solemn and meaningful

On June 4, units throughout the army solemnly and meaningfully held the Oath-taking Ceremony for new soldiers (CSM).

* On June 4, Brigade 229 (Engineering Corps) held the 2025 CSM Oath Ceremony.

The Ministry of National Defense delegation led by Lieutenant General Tran Minh Duc, Director of the General Department of Logistics and Engineering, attended, directed, and encouraged officers and soldiers of Brigade 229. Also attending was Major General Tran Trung Hoa, Commander of the Engineering Corps.

Lieutenant General Tran Minh Duc, Director of the General Department of Logistics and Engineering, spoke at the ceremony.

Reporting on the results of CSM training in 2025, Colonel Pham Tuan Luc, Brigade Commander of Brigade 229 emphasized: In training, the unit implemented many new forms and measures, achieving high efficiency.

After 3 months of training, CSM has matured in many aspects, skillfully performed basic movements in techniques, tactics, and commands, trained in good physical strength, and formed a disciplined lifestyle and style of a revolutionary soldier.

Speaking at the ceremony, Lieutenant General Tran Minh Duc acknowledged and praised the achievements of Brigade 229 in the recent past and the CSM training mission in 2025, and at the same time oriented and encouraged the officers and soldiers of the Brigade, especially the CSM comrades, to continue to compete, study, cultivate, train, and strive to complete all assigned tasks well, worthy of the title of Uncle Ho's soldiers in the new era.

At the ceremony, Brigade 229 awarded 1 group and 12 individuals with outstanding achievements in CSM training. (News and photos: HUY LINH)

* On the morning of June 4, Regiment 148, Division 316 held the 2025 CSM Oath Ceremony.

Major General Tran Van Bac, Commander of Military Region 2 attended and gave a speech. Attending the ceremony were Comrade Nguyen Van Son, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Committee of Tuyen Quang Province; Colonel Nguyen The Hai, Deputy Chief of Staff of Military Region 2; leaders and commanders of Division 316.

Major General Tran Van Bac, Commander of Military Region 2, and delegates encouraged new soldiers.

In 2025, to improve the quality of CSM training, Regiment 148, Division 316 strictly implemented resolutions, directives, programs, plans, and instructions from above, proactively preparing early, thoughtfully, and comprehensively in all aspects.

During the training process, the Regiment strictly implemented the motto, viewpoint, principles, and training combinations, ensuring absolute safety for people and equipment. 100% of the training results were good and excellent, with many contents achieving high results.

Speaking at the ceremony, Major General Tran Van Bac requested that after the oath-taking ceremony, the CSMs continue to strive to cultivate a strong political stance and high determination; strive to study and improve their qualifications in all aspects, and continue to promote the tradition of "Firmness, perseverance, solidarity, bravery, victory" of the heroic Regiment 148. ( News and photos: HOANG TRUNG)

* On June 4, units in the Signal Corps held the 2025 CSM Oath Ceremony in both direct and online form at Brigade 139 and two connection points of Brigade 132 and Brigade 596.

Major General Vu Viet Hoang, Commander of the Corps attended and directed the ceremony.

Major General Vu Viet Hoang encouraged CSM.

After 3 months of training, 100% of CSMs completed the training course tasks well, and 100% of the test results were good or excellent.

Major General Vu Viet Hoang congratulated the achievements of the CSMs and affirmed that the CSM comrades have made remarkable progress and maturity.

At the ceremony, the organizing committee awarded certificates of merit and commendations from the Corps to 7 groups and 12 individuals; awarded certificates of merit at the Brigade level and commended the achievements of 12 groups, 82 individuals and 114 CSM comrades for their outstanding achievements in performing the CSM training task in 2025. (News and photos: VAN MANH - XUAN QUANG)

* On June 4, Lieutenant General Nguyen Xuan Dat, Commander of Military Region 9 attended and directed the CSM oath-taking ceremony at Regiment 3 (Division 330, Military Region 9).

Lieutenant General Nguyen Xuan Dat, Commander of Military Region 9 attended and directed the oath-taking ceremony for new soldiers at Regiment 3 (Division 330, Military Region 9).

After 3 months of training, the test results of Regiment 9/11 were excellent in one content and good in two contents; the unit achieved excellent results, ensuring absolute safety.

Speaking at the ceremony, Lieutenant General Nguyen Xuan Dat requested officers and soldiers of Regiment 3 to thoroughly grasp the tasks of the Army in the new situation; the military and defense tasks of the Military Region in 2025; quickly organize CSMs to units according to plan, continue training to improve qualifications in all aspects to meet requirements and tasks.

On this occasion, the Regiment awarded 20 CSMs for their good performance in training. (News and photos: PHUONG NHAN - HONG UNG)

* On the morning of June 4, in Uong Bi City, Regiment 244 (Quang Ninh Provincial Military Command) held the 2025 CSM oath-taking ceremony.

Attending and directing the ceremony were Major General To Thanh Quyet, Deputy Commander of Military Region 3; Colonel Le Trong Hoa, Deputy Commander, Chief of Staff of the Quang Ninh Provincial Military Command.

Major General To Thanh Quyet, Deputy Commander of Military Region 3, gave a speech at the oath-taking ceremony.

100% of CSM Regiment 244 have been fully trained in all contents, equipped with basic comprehensive knowledge of military, politics, logistics and engineering.

The Regiment participated in and won first prize in the 2025 CSM training competition organized by Military Region 3.

The Deputy Commander of Military Region 3 hopes that after being assigned to work units, the CSM comrades will continue to strive to study, practice, cultivate military ethics and style, be ready to receive and complete all assigned tasks, and contribute to building the unit. ( News, photos VAN DAM)

* On the morning of June 4, at Regiment 246, Division 346 (Military Region 1), the 2025 CSM oath-taking ceremony was held. Major General La Cong Phuong, Party Secretary and Political Commissar of Military Region 1 attended and directed the ceremony.

Scene of the Oath-taking Ceremony for new soldiers at Regiment 246 (Division 346, Military Region 1).

The results of the training content test showed that 100% of soldiers achieved good or better, with many subjects achieving excellent results.

In his speech, Major General La Cong Phuong praised the spirit of learning and training of CSM, and requested that Party committees and commanders at all levels in the Division continue to pay attention and create favorable conditions for CSM to quickly integrate into the military environment, continue to train and improve their political qualities, moral qualities and professional qualifications, and meet the requirements of the tasks in the next training phase. (News and photos: BUI HIEP)

* On June 4, Air Defense Division 375 (Air Defense - Air Force) held the 2025 CSM oath-taking ceremony.

Review the team at the ceremony.

The oath-taking ceremony took place solemnly, combined with a sports program, team review, weapon handover ceremony, mass gymnastics, group dancing and singing...

The training course results showed that 78% of the participants achieved good and excellent results, practicing 3 explosions with absolute safety; 100% of the CSMs were ready to receive and complete their tasks well when they arrived at their new units. (News and photos: DUY DUC)

* On June 4, Brigade 101 (Naval Region 4) held the CSM oath-taking ceremony.

After 3 months of training, 100% of CSMs completed the political education program, of which more than 80% were good and excellent.

Lieutenant Colonel Ngo Van Hung, Brigade Commander of Brigade 101, performed the ceremony of handing over weapons to new soldiers.

The CSMs were fully trained in the Order of the Team, the order of the army management, and the building of a regular order, 100% meeting the requirements; 100% of the physical training requirements were met. (News, photos: DO NINH)

* On June 4, the 131st Naval Engineering Brigade held the 2025 CSM Oath Ceremony.

The brigade has closely followed the instructions and guidance of superiors, and prepared all aspects of human resources, facilities, and training equipment.

Reviewing the team at the Oath Ceremony.

At the end of the training course, the unit completed 100% of the content and program according to regulations; did a good job of preparing and practicing 3 explosions.

The results of the training test for each department showed that 100% met the requirements, over 85% were good and excellent; 100% of CSM strictly followed discipline, were confident in their work, had a good understanding of their tasks, and the unit was absolutely safe. (News and photos: XUAN DUNG)

* On the morning of June 4, the 113th Special Forces Brigade (Special Forces) held the 2025 CSM Oath Ceremony. Attending and giving a speech was Colonel Pham Ngoc Vu, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of the Special Forces.

In 2025, the 113th Infantry Special Forces Brigade was selected by the Special Forces Corps as a key unit for infantry combat technical training for the CSM.

Before entering training, the unit had completed the CSM training staff at the Battalion level, organized into 3 Companies with enough staff from Squad Leader to Battalion Officer.

Soldiers demonstrate their fire jumping technique at the ceremony.

After 3 months, 100% of CSMs completed the training content, program and testing requirements.

The technical contents of infantry combat, logistics, and engineering were excellent, the remaining contents were fair. The CSM strictly followed discipline, worked with peace of mind, determined the tasks well, and the unit ensured absolute safety in all aspects. (News and photos: SON TRANG OANH)

* On the morning of June 4, the 12th Corps Military School held the 2025 CSM oath-taking ceremony.

Major General Pham Hung Quyet, Deputy Commander of the Corps attended and directed the ceremony.

New soldiers of the 12th Corps Military School perform the oath-taking ceremony.

After 3 months of training, the CSMs were fully equipped with basic knowledge of politics, military, logistics, and engineering; completed the training program and content according to the regulations of the Ministry of National Defense, the Corps, and the School.

100% of the test results met the requirements; AK submachine gun shooting lesson 1 was good, grenade throwing and explosives making lesson 1 was excellent. (News and photos: THANH TRUNG)

* On the morning of June 4, block 3 agencies and units under Division 312 (Army Corps 12) held the CSM oath-taking ceremony.

Attending and directing the ceremony were Colonel Tran Van Bich, Deputy Division Commander, Chief of Staff; Colonel Phan Thanh Tram, Deputy Political Commissar of the Division.

Team browsing blocks.

Colonel Tran Van Bich emphasized that with great effort and determination, the officers and soldiers of the Division have completed all training program contents according to regulations, achieving high results.

Notably, the unit achieved excellent results in grenade throwing test, explosives test, lesson 1. The STV380 shooting test, lesson 1, achieved fair results; the results of the tests on political education, tactical training, regulations, physical strength, logistics and techniques were 100% satisfactory, of which over 81.3% were good and excellent. (News and photos: TRINH DUY KHOA)

* On the morning of June 4, the 575th Information Brigade (Military Region 5) held the 2025 CSM oath-taking ceremony.

The Brigade has developed a training plan that is close to the content and program for each target, suitable to the situation and tasks of each unit. During the training process, officers at all levels have a firm grasp of the content, researched training methods, applied well the 3 viewpoints, 8 principles, 6 combinations, and enthusiastically guided soldiers in each subject and class.

Officers and soldiers of the 575th Information Brigade at the oath-taking ceremony for new soldiers.

After 3 months of training, the Brigade completed 100% of the content, political education program, military training, logistics, and technical training of CSM according to regulations. The training test results showed that 100% of the subjects were good and excellent; the percentage of good and excellent soldiers was 72%.

On this occasion, the 575th Information Brigade awarded 2 groups and 15 individuals for successfully completing the CSM training mission in 2025. (News and photos: VAN CHUNG)

* On the morning of June 4, at Regiment 764 (Nghe An Provincial Military Command), the 2025 CSM oath-taking ceremony was held.

After 3 months of training, 100% of CSMs were fully trained and tested according to the training program and plan. The test results met the set goals and requirements, ensuring absolute safety.

The CSMs are also equipped with basic knowledge of military, politics, logistics and engineering, as a basis for continuing to train new content in the future.

Leaders of Regiment 764 presented certificates of merit to individuals with outstanding achievements in training new soldiers in 2025.

Speaking at the ceremony, Colonel Dinh Bat Van, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of Nghe An Provincial Military Command, expressed his belief that the CSMs will continue to fulfill their tasks well with the spirit of "Overcoming any difficulty, defeating any enemy, uniting and unifying to build a strong, comprehensive, "exemplary, typical" unit. (News and photos: TRONG KIEN - TRAN DUNG)

* On June 4, Army Officer School 2 held the CSM oath-taking ceremony.

Leaders of Army Officer School 2 awarded prizes to outstanding individuals.

After 3 months of training, the test results of all contents were 100% satisfactory or higher; for the "3 explosions" test content: Shooting live ammunition was good, throwing grenades and using explosives were excellent, ensuring absolute safety.

On this occasion, the School awarded 3 groups and 17 individuals with outstanding achievements in CSM training in 2025. (News and photos: NGHIA DINH)

* On the morning of June 4, Major General Dang Van Lam, Deputy Commander of Military Region 7, attended and gave a speech at the CSM oath-taking ceremony of Gia Dinh Regiment (Ho Chi Minh City Command).

CSM training in 2025, the Regiment's test results have 100% of the content meeting the requirements or higher, of which more than 77% are good and excellent, many contents are excellent such as throwing grenades, setting off explosives...

The new soldiers review the ranks at the oath-taking ceremony.

Speaking at the ceremony, Major General Dang Van Lam acknowledged and praised the achievements that the officers and soldiers of the Regiment had made in the CSM training in 2025. At the same time, he requested the unit to quickly stabilize its organization and staffing; continue to organize training according to the advanced training program. (News, photos: MINH TRUONG)

* On the morning of June 4, units of Division 5 (Military Region 7) simultaneously held the CSM oath-taking ceremony in 2025.

Colonel Le Xuan Binh, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of Military Region 7 attended and directed the CSM oath-taking ceremony at Regiment 4 (Division 5).

Colonel Le Xuan Binh, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of Military Region 7 encouraged soldiers at the ceremony.

After 3 months of training, the CSMs have practiced using weapons and equipment proficiently; have good physical strength, strictly follow military etiquette and conduct; and have a firm grasp of their responsibilities and tasks.

Test results: 100% qualified, over 80% good and excellent, the unit is absolutely safe. ( News, photos: LE THUAN)

* On the morning of June 4, Division 302 (Military Region 7) held the CSM 2025 oath-taking ceremony. Attending the ceremony was Major General Tran Ngoc Minh, Deputy Commander of Military Region 7.

In 2025, Division 302 will thoroughly grasp directives and resolutions on improving training quality; closely combine training with discipline management, and build a comprehensively strong, "exemplary, typical" unit.

New soldiers of Division 302 at the oath-taking ceremony.

The training units ensured the quality. The results showed that 13/13 contents were good and excellent, of which 10 contents were excellent. (News and photos: VAN HOANG)

* On the morning of June 4, the 26th Armored Brigade (Military Region 7) held the 2025 CSM oath-taking ceremony.

After 3 months of training, the unit has successfully completed the task, ensuring absolute safety in all aspects. During the training process, the unit has many creative ways of educating, training, coaching, and managing CSM; doing a good job of preparing for training, promoting the role of a close cadre team, guiding specific actions for soldiers. During the training process, the unit closely combines theory with practice, technique with tactics, training from low to high, from basic to complex, linking theory with practice, technique with tactics, learning new combined with reviewing old. (DUY HOAN)

* On June 4, the Binh Phuoc Provincial Military Command held the CSM 2025 oath-taking ceremony.

In this year's CSM training, the Binh Phuoc Provincial Military Command directed units to strictly follow the motto, viewpoint, and training combinations, and to organize training closely, with full content and time according to the program. The training staff highly promoted their capacity, qualifications, responsibility, and dedication, guiding the troops with concrete actions.

Officers and soldiers of Binh Phuoc Provincial Military Command attended the oath-taking ceremony for new soldiers in 2025.

After 3 months of training, CSM basically grasped the basic content, mastered techniques and tactics.

Test results: 13/13 contents achieved good and excellent results, of which 7 contents achieved excellent results, 6 contents achieved good results, the unit ensured absolute safety. (News and photos: MINH TIEN)

* On the morning of June 4, in Dong Nai province, the Military Technical Officer School (General Department of Logistics and Engineering) held the 2025 CSM oath-taking ceremony. Attending the ceremony was Lieutenant General Do Van Thien, Political Commissar of the General Department of Logistics and Engineering.

New soldiers of the Military Technical Officer School at the ceremony.

Test results show that 100% of the unit's content meets requirements and is absolutely safe.

Each soldier is proficient in technical movements, tactics, and commands, has strong political will, good physical strength, and is ready to take on new tasks. (News and photos: THAI PHUONG)

* On the morning of June 4, at Battalion 301, Regiment 994 , the Dak Nong Provincial Military Command held the 2025 CSM oath-taking ceremony. Attending the ceremony was comrade Ton Thi Ngoc Hanh, Vice Chairman of the Dak Nong Provincial People's Committee.

After 3 months of concentrated training, 100% of soldiers completed the required test contents; in which the subjects of political education, grenade and explosive use were excellent, the remaining contents were fair.

Reviewing the team at the oath-taking ceremony for new soldiers in Dak Nong province.

Speaking at the ceremony, comrade Ton Thi Ngoc Hanh acknowledged and praised the training results of Regiment 994, and at the same time asked each soldier to continue to promote political qualities, discipline, attachment to the unit, and be ready to receive and complete tasks well.

On this occasion, the Dak Nong Provincial Military Command awarded certificates of merit to 2 groups and 7 individuals with outstanding achievements in CSM training. (News and photos: VAN TOAN)

* On the morning of June 4, Regiment 18 (Division 325, Corps 12) held the 2025 CSM Oath Ceremony. Major General Nguyen Thanh Tinh, Deputy Political Commissar of Corps 12 attended and directed.

After 3 months of training, the CSMs have matured in terms of awareness, ideology and action; understood the position, role and responsibility of soldiers in the Vietnam People's Army; always promoted self-awareness, actively followed strict military discipline, and unit rules and regulations.

Major General Nguyen Thanh Tinh, Deputy Political Commissar of the 12th Corps, delivered a speech directing the ceremony.

CSM training completion test, 100% of the content is good and excellent; the unit ensures absolute safety.

Speaking at the ceremony, Major General Nguyen Thanh Tinh believed that with their determination and youthfulness, the CSMs will continue to glorify the tradition of the heroic Vietnam People's Army and the tradition of "Solidarity, resilience, positivity, initiative, determination to win" of the heroic 18th Regiment - Le Truc Group. (News and photos: VAN QUYEN)

* On the morning of June 4, Regiment 38 (Division 2, Military Region 5) held the 2025 CSM Oath Ceremony.

Attending the ceremony were Major General Doan Van Nhat, Deputy Chief of Political Affairs of Military Region 5; Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Long Vong, Deputy Division Commander and Chief of Staff of Division 2.

The 38th Regiment leader handed over the gun to the CSM.

After 3 months of training, 100% of CSMs of Regiment 38 completed the training content and program, of which over 80% were good and excellent, an increase of 3.6% compared to 2024.

In particular, in this year's training, Regiment 38 has effectively implemented many good models and practices such as: "Zalo group for soldiers' families", "Handbook of feelings for new soldiers' families", "3 together, 5 grasps", "2 before, 2 after"... associated with the emulation movement "Good thinking, quick integration, good training, good solidarity, strict discipline, absolute safety". (News, photos: PHAM LUAT)

* On the morning of June 4, Regiment 82, Division 355 (Military Region 2) held the 2025 CSM oath-taking ceremony.

Colonel Vu Ngoc Hai, Commander of Division 355 attended and gave a speech.

New soldiers review the ranks at the oath-taking ceremony.

Speaking at the ceremony, Colonel Vu Ngoc Hai praised the achievements of the officers and soldiers of Regiment 82 in training, political education, building discipline, and discipline training. At the same time, he requested that in the coming time, Regiment 82 quickly stabilize its organization and staff, continue to thoroughly grasp the combat training orders of the Commander of Military Region 2, and effectively apply the mottos, viewpoints, and principles to training. (News and photos: HA KHANH)

* On the morning of June 4, Regiment 880 (Lai Chau Provincial Military Command) held the 2025 CSM oath-taking ceremony.

After 3 months of training, Regiment 880 has strictly maintained training staff work and organized training closely and according to plan.

CSM has successfully completed the content and program of political education, military training, logistics, and techniques according to the regulations and instructions of the Ministry of National Defense, Military Region 2, and Provincial Military Command.

Panorama of the oath-taking ceremony for new soldiers.

The training test results were all good and excellent, the unit ensured absolute safety for people and weapons and equipment.

In which, the AK submachine gun live ammunition test was good, explosives and grenade throwing were excellent. The overall result of the unit was excellent.

In particular, the Regiment won third prize in the 2025 Military Region CSM Sports Festival.

(News and photos: THE THANH)

* On the morning of June 4, Infantry Regiment 974 (Khanh Hoa Provincial Military Command) held the 2025 CSM oath-taking ceremony.

After 3 months of training, the Regiment successfully completed the CSM training mission, ensuring absolute safety in all aspects. 100% of CSM successfully completed the training content and program.

New soldiers take oath.

Through the final training test, for basic military work, all achieved good or excellent results; for grenade throwing lesson 1, 79.17% achieved good or excellent results; for swimming, 100% of soldiers knew how to swim, of which 63% achieved good or excellent results.

Regarding political education content, 100% met the requirements or higher, of which 76.7% achieved good and excellent results. (News and photos: VAN COC)

* On the morning of June 4, Infantry Regiment 887 (Quang Ngai Provincial Military Command) held the 2025 CSM oath-taking ceremony.

After 3 months of training, up to now, 100% of CSMs have mastered the essentials of technical movements and individual tactics, and know how to apply the equipped knowledge to perform tasks at the unit.

The test results of all subjects met 100% of the requirements, of which 80% were good and excellent, many subjects were excellent. (News and photos: HUY HAN DUY)

New soldiers review the ranks during the oath-taking ceremony.

* On June 4, Regiment 3 (Division 324, Military Region 4) held the 2025 CSM oath-taking ceremony. Major General Le Van Trung, Deputy Political Commissar of Military Region 4 attended and directed the ceremony.

In 2025, the Regiment has strived to comprehensively and on schedule complete 100% of the CSM training content and program according to the set plan.

Major General Le Van Trung, Deputy Commissar of Military Region 4, delivered a speech directing the ceremony.

The results of the final training course test showed that 100% of the soldiers met the requirements, of which the good and excellent rate reached 83.11%, ensuring absolute safety for people, weapons and equipment. (News and photos: TRONG DAO)

* On May 4, Nghe An Provincial Border Guard held the 2025 CSM oath-taking ceremony.  

The new soldier read 10 oaths.

During the training process, officers and soldiers actively practiced and launched exciting competitions from the very first day.

At the end of 3 months, the unit completed 100% of the content, time, and number of personnel; tested 13 subjects, 7 subjects were excellent, 6 subjects were fair; notably the subjects "3 explosions", tactics, physical strength, and politics all achieved high results.

The overall rate of good and excellent students reached over 84%. There were no cases of disciplinary violations or unsafe conditions. (News and photos: HAI THUONG)

* On June 4, the Naval Region 5 Command held the 2024 CSM Oath Ceremony.

During the 3-month training period, the CSMs are taught and nurtured with basic knowledge of politics, military, logistics, engineering; national and military traditions and the duty to protect the sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland.

New soldiers read 10 oaths of honor.

During the training process at the unit, CSMs must clearly identify their responsibilities, have peace of mind, strictly comply with State laws, military discipline, and unit regulations; actively strive to study, practice, and work; have a firm grasp of the training contents and subjects; and be proficient in the essentials of individual movements, techniques, and tactics.

The unit's final exam results were 100% good and excellent. Of these, setting off explosives and throwing grenades at long range achieved excellent results, ensuring absolute safety. ( News and photos: VAN DINH)

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