Forging willpower in the scorching sun of the training ground.

From young men in their late teens and early twenties, after less than a month of enlistment, the new soldiers at Battalion 3 (575th Signal Brigade, 5th Military Region) have begun to familiarize themselves with the ironclad discipline of military life. Their march begins with the sound of the dawn bell and continues through hours of training on the sun-drenched and windy training grounds.

Neatly folded, from the folds of the blanket to the corners of the curtain.

At exactly 5:00 AM, the alarm bell rang. The soldiers quickly gathered in front of the exercise yard. The soldiers performed the exercises, both unarmed and with weapons, with great skill, uniformity, and decisiveness.

The morning exercise routine, maintained diligently and regularly, helps soldiers start the day full of energy.

Cultivating meticulousness and patience in new recruits through neatly folding and tidying their personal belongings every morning.

Before the training session, upon entering the barracks of Platoon 16, the first impression was one of order and tidiness. Private Tran Ngoc An Nhien, a soldier in Squad 9, Company 7, was carefully smoothing out the blankets and adjusting the corners of the mosquito nets. Her focused gaze and once clumsy hands were now much more nimble.

Smoothing out the blanket, he confided, "Before enlisting, I was used to the free lifestyle of a student, often staying up late and waking up late. When I first arrived here, there were nights I tossed and turned, missing home and my carefree life, so my sleep was restless and not deep. But thanks to the guidance of the officers and unit commanders, and the scientific training pace, I have gradually gotten used to military life and feel myself becoming more mature in even the smallest things."

The atmosphere of enthusiastic physical training among young soldiers around the horizontal bar area is vibrant every afternoon.

Discussing troop management, Major Mai Truong Giang, Political Officer of the Battalion, affirmed: “This year, the unit received new recruits from Dak Lak, Khanh Hoa, and Da Nang provinces, many of whom are from ethnic minority groups. To ensure that they truly consider the unit their home, in addition to general political education, we pay special attention to understanding their thoughts and regularly meet with them individually to encourage those facing difficult circumstances.”

The well-organized cultural and extracurricular activities, such as comrades' birthdays, sports exchanges, and the "Saturday Volunteer" and "Sunday Green" movements, are regularly held, creating a joyful and vibrant atmosphere that helps 100% of new recruits quickly integrate, feel secure, and understand their assigned tasks well.

Sweating on the training ground.

The training ground of the 3rd Battalion in late March and early April was scorching hot. Despite the harsh weather, the training spirit and determination of the unit's officers and soldiers remained undiminished. In the drill and formation training area, the clear and decisive commands of the commander were concretized by the new recruits in every step, every halt, and every turn. Their green uniforms, though drenched in sweat, allowed the soldiers to maintain correct posture, demeanor, and proper spacing.

The platoon officer directly teaches the new recruits about weapons and equipment.

At the adjacent training ground, another squad was practicing aiming and grouping with AK submachine guns. The officers closely monitored each firing position, carefully applying the "correct mistakes as they arise" and "hands-on" methods.

Directly inspecting the soldiers' aiming skills, Lieutenant Tran Ba ​​Quyen, Platoon Leader of Platoon 15, Company 7, shared: “This year's soldiers have a great advantage in their high level of ambition and determination to overcome difficulties. However, their educational level is uneven; some have graduated from university, while others have only completed junior or senior high school. This leads to a disparity in their learning abilities on the training ground.”

The young soldiers are enthusiastically training.

To address this issue, in addition to strictly adhering to the training schedule, we proactively categorize soldiers into groups based on their skill level and ability to perform the training content. After regular classes, those with average or weak performance will be directly mentored and coached by platoon and squad leaders to gradually improve. The ultimate goal is to ensure that 100% of soldiers have a firm grasp of the fundamentals and a uniform level of technical proficiency.”

After strenuous training sessions, the soldiers actively participate in tending the youth vegetable garden, improving their living conditions while strengthening camaraderie.

Under the scorching sun of central Vietnam, the sweat dripping onto the training ground is daily forging them into steadfast soldiers. During breaks, the training ground suddenly becomes lively. Officers at all levels bring drinking water to the training ground, organize newspaper readings, and provide news updates. A few jokes and bursts of laughter help the soldiers relieve stress and quickly recover their strength.

Maintaining a routine of reading newspapers in the evening helps new recruits stay updated on current events and enhance their political awareness.

Late in the afternoon, the pull-up bars, weightlifting areas, football fields, and volleyball courts resound with laughter and conversation. Morning exercises, afternoon sports, and a balanced, scientific diet and lifestyle help the soldiers improve their health and strengthen their camaraderie. After dinner, in the common room, alongside hastily written letters or short phone calls to their families, the new recruits gather to share memories of home.

At 9:30 PM, the barracks fell silent. After a hard day of training, the soldiers were all sound asleep, preparing themselves physically and mentally for the tasks of the new day.

Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/nuoi-duong-van-hoa-bo-doi-cu-ho/ren-chi-trong-nang-lua-thao-truong-1033018