New regulations on early promotion to general rank

Accordingly, the promotion of generals ahead of schedule is carried out uniformly and synchronously in the army, promptly and accurately motivating those with outstanding achievements in combat and work.

The Government has just issued a Decree on promoting generals ahead of schedule.

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The Government Decree clearly states that consideration for promotion to the rank of general will only be given when an officer's current rank is two or more ranks lower than the highest rank of the position or title he or she is holding, which is the rank of general; during the term of holding a position, promotion to the rank of general will only be considered by one rank.

Promote to general rank before term when the officer's current rank is lower than the highest rank of the position or title he/she is holding.

The criteria for medals, exceptionally outstanding and outstanding achievements to be considered for promotion to the rank of general ahead of schedule are achievements in combat, combat service and work recognized in the form of commendation or state honorary titles, state awards according to the provisions of the Law on Emulation and Commendation (excluding forms of commendation based on seniority or dedication).

The time of being awarded medals, honorary titles of the state, and state prizes must be within the term of holding the current military rank. In case an officer has achieved many achievements during his/her term, only the highest achievement will be applied to consider promotion to a higher rank or ahead of schedule.

Regarding the criteria for consideration of promotion to the rank of general, this decree stipulates that officers whose current rank is two or more ranks lower than the highest rank of the position or title they are holding, which is the rank of general, and who have made exceptionally outstanding achievements, will be considered for promotion to the rank of general when they are awarded one of the following forms of commendation: Medals (Golden Star Medal, Ho Chi Minh Medal, First Class Independence Medal, First Class Military Exploit Medal, First Class Labor Medal, First Class Fatherland Protection Medal, First Class Military Exploit Medal); State honorary titles (Hero of the People's Armed Forces title, Hero of Labor title); Ho Chi Minh Prize.

Officers are considered for early promotion to the rank of general when they meet the criteria and standards for promotion to the rank of general as prescribed above, but their current rank is one level lower than the highest rank of the position or title they are holding.

The time of consideration is after the officer has a decision to commend; those who have achieved outstanding results are awarded one of the following forms: Independence Medal, second class, third class; Military Exploit Medal, second class, third class; Labor Medal, second class, third class; Fatherland Protection Medal, second class, third class; Military Exploit Medal, second class, third class; Bravery Medal.

The period for early promotion shall not exceed 24 months. Special cases not specified above shall be considered and decided by the competent authority.