The "three explosions" test, which includes AK rifle shooting (exercise 1), explosive handling, and grenade throwing, is a mandatory requirement and plays a crucial role in evaluating the quality of training and the ability to meet mission requirements in the new situation. After nearly three months of training, the new recruits have mastered the knowledge, become proficient in the techniques and movements, and possess strong character and mental fortitude, ensuring they meet the requirements to proceed to the test.

New recruits practice firing the AK submachine gun, lesson 1.
The new recruits receive their weapons and return to their positions to prepare for the next exercise.
Leaders and commanders of the New Recruit Training Battalion, 372nd Division, presented "shooting excellence flowers" to new recruits who achieved outstanding results.

From the very beginning of the training period, the leadership and command of the 372nd Division assigned tasks to agencies and units to thoroughly prepare in all aspects, from developing training plans for officers to train new recruits, to consolidating training grounds and practice areas, lesson plans, receiving new recruits, organizing briefings, and building high determination among the troops; conducting training according to the approved program, closely aligned with the unit's practical situation, ensuring it is "basic, practical, and solid"; and doing a good job of propaganda and mobilization to create a vibrant competitive atmosphere throughout the unit.

New recruits practice grenade throwing.
The joy of the new recruits after completing the "three explosions" test.

In each shooting exercise, explosive handling, or grenade throwing exercise, the new recruits strictly adhered to discipline and safety regulations, accurately and correctly performing the tasks as prescribed, demonstrating maturity in awareness and action, calmly handling situations to ensure absolute safety of personnel and equipment.

Lieutenant Colonel Bui Trong Thang, Deputy Commander of the 372nd Division, stated: “The results of the ‘three explosions’ practice are an important basis for evaluating, drawing lessons, and proposing measures to further improve the quality of training in the future. With the spirit of ‘overcoming the sun and rain, enthusiastically practicing,’ the outstanding marksmen who emerged on the training ground have affirmed the perseverance and dedication in training with a high sense of responsibility, and the continuous efforts of all officers and soldiers to successfully complete the assigned tasks.”

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/quoc-phong-an-ninh/tin-tuc/su-doan-372-kiem-tra-3-tieng-no-cho-chien-si-moi-1041197