Comprehensive testing and training of staff

Division 10 (34th Corps) has just successfully completed the task of conducting a command-agency exercise on one side and two levels in the field, with one Regiment firing air bullets. The exercise was directed by the 34th Corps Command with many new contents such as having to prepare for combat in a short time; from division to company level, there was no plan prepared in advance, the exercise area, fortifications, battlefields and combat plans changed continuously...

Lieutenant General Dao Tuan Anh, Commander of the 34th Corps, inspected the communication security of the 320th Division during the 2025 exercise.

According to Major Pham Xuan Thanh, Battalion Commander of Battalion 5 (Regiment 24, Division 10): In 2025, Battalion 5 was reinforced with Regiment 28 to carry out the exercise mission. This is one of the most practical and mission-oriented exercises, closest to the target, closest to the combat area that I have participated in. Regiment 28 was assigned the task of attacking the enemy in fortifications, but as soon as it returned from reconnaissance, it switched to mobile attacks and had to organize reconnaissance. After reconnaissance, it switched to the task of fighting airborne enemies. The tactical forms changed continuously according to the assumed developments of the enemy; meanwhile, the exercise area was not known in advance; fortifications and battlefields were not prepared in advance as usual. The staff from the division's agency assistant to the battalion, company, and platoon all had to dig fortifications and battlefields. In particular, due to the impact of storm No. 12, which caused heavy rain in the area, the exercise became a comprehensive "test" of the will, courage, sense of responsibility, health, endurance and capacity of the staff.

Soldiers of Regiment 1, Division 9 practice river crossing in the 2025 exercise.

In 2025, the cadres of Division 9, Division 320, and Division 31 will all be "tested" and trained through field exercises of command-agency on one side and two levels, with a regiment practicing air-ammunition firing. The cadres of military units such as: Tank Brigade 273, Artillery Brigade 40, Anti-Aircraft Artillery Brigade 234, Engineer Brigade 7, Information Regiment 29... will also be comprehensively assessed for their command organization capacity, combat coordination, will, mettle, and command style through field exercises of command-agency on one side and one level. Leaders, commanders, and cadres at all levels in the 34th Corps all agree that innovations in the content and methods of exercises in 2025 are highly demanding and very necessary. The cadres must not only study to improve their theoretical level and master tactical principles, but also practice quick thinking, quick working style, decisive command and good combat staff skills. Only then can they meet the practical requirements of modern warfare, where the enemy uses high-tech, smart and highly mobile weapons.

Turn the training ground into a "battlefield"

According to Lieutenant General Dao Tuan Anh: Drills are the highest form of training, comprehensive, close to combat reality, aiming to improve the ability to apply theory and general knowledge to combat practice of the cadres and the overall quality of the unit. From the beginning of 2025, the Party Committee and Command of the 34th Corps have requested units to thoroughly grasp and concretize Resolution No. 1659-NQ/QUTW dated December 20, 2022 of the Central Military Commission on improving training quality for the period 2023-2030 and the following years; resolutions of the Corps Party Committee and combat training orders of the Corps Commander; study recent wars and conflicts in the world to issue leadership resolutions, develop training and drill plans close to war situations.

Directing units to train and develop cadres comprehensively and train them according to the requirements of the exercise. In particular, focusing on training combat staff, especially the ability to operate on maps, build combat documents, and make reports; training military knowledge and conducting Party work and political work in exercises for young cadres, newly graduated cadres, and newly appointed cadres. Training troops to be proficient in techniques and tactics, have good health, be resilient and 100% know how to swim.

Soldiers of Regiment 48, Division 320 practice river crossing in the 2025 exercise.

“Before the exercise, the Corps Command established a Steering Committee, Content Team, Director Team and supporting units; built a system of documents and tight exercise plans, suitable for the terrain conditions and combat missions of each unit. With the exercise topics not known in advance, fortifications and battlefields not prepared in advance, the forces participating in the exercise will practice handling situations close to the actual responsibilities, tasks, and agencies according to the situations of the Director Team. In particular, the "directing by directing" method is mainly used to test and evaluate the level of command organization and coordination of the commanders and agencies. In particular, during the exercises, the Corps organized for the team of cadres in charge of the units to visit to learn and exchange, gain experience to improve the quality of training and exercises in 2026 and the following years", Lieutenant General Dao Tuan Anh informed.

Soldiers of Regiment 28, Division 10 practice firing air bullets during the 2025 exercise.

The 1st Mechanized Infantry Battalion, 48th Regiment (320th Division, 34th Corps) is the unit that practiced the combined round of field exercises for the 1-side, 2-level command-agency exercise of the 320th Division. Major Nguyen Trong Thuan, Deputy Battalion Commander of the 1st Mechanized Infantry Battalion, said: "The exercise placed the unit's officers and soldiers in a real "battlefield". From changing to combat readiness to stationing troops, crossing rivers, preparing for combat and practicing combat, all were carried out urgently but with absolute precision."

Regiment 28, Division 10 fires air bullets during the 2025 exercise.

Through the 2025 exercise, Colonel Nguyen Trung Hieu, Division Commander of Division 320, shared his experience: “To successfully complete the exercise task, annual training must be conducted systematically, synchronously, in-depth, and practically. Pay attention to cadre training, physical training, improve force mobility, master combat types, close to the unit's combat plan and tasks. Closely combine military training with political and ideological education; build a strong political stance, confidence in our weapons, equipment, military art, and fighting style. Link training with building national defense potential, defense area posture, and solid people's security posture”./.

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