Revealing 3 ship formations participating in the sea parade at Cam Ranh

The three ship formations participating in the sea parade at Cam Ranh military base (Khanh Hoa) appeared at the general training session this morning, all demonstrating the strength and prestige of the armed forces at sea.

To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2, for the first time, Vietnam organized a military parade and sea march in Khanh Hoa with the participation of naval forces, coast guard, Military Region 5... (mission A80).

The ships lined up in an arrow shape

PHOTO: DINH HUY

In which, the Navy's forces and means play a core role, with the participation of Kilo 636 submarines, surface ships, naval air forces and other specialized units.

At the general training session of the people's armed forces in preparation for mission A80, which took place this morning at the National Military Training Center 4 (Hanoi), the Parade and Marching Subcommittee announced 3 formations of ships participating in the sea parade at Cam Ranh military base (Khanh Hoa).

First is the arrow formation. This formation shows the power and prestige of the armed forces at sea. In the formation, ships with strong firepower are distributed on the two wings of the arrow. At the head of the formation is the command ship, behind are the combat ships and transport ships.

The arrow formation is used to destroy enemy forces when they threaten our ships, increase the ability to defend against attacks on ships in the air, at sea, and underwater, protect maritime safety, overcome mine obstacles, and cause difficulties for the enemy.

Next is the V-shaped formation. In the V-shaped formation, the front are ships with reconnaissance capabilities and strong firepower, the remaining ships are arranged in the rear; the corner of the V is the command ship used when operating at sea, increasing the ability to observe, detect targets, destroy enemy forces that directly threaten the ships in the formation, reducing the risk of surprise attacks, increasing the defense capability of the formation, in the air, at sea, underwater, ensuring maritime safety.

V-shaped ship formation

PHOTO: DINH HUY

Finally, there is the diamond formation. In this formation, the command ships are on the right and left of the diamond, the remaining ships are positioned in front. The formation is commonly used when operating at sea, increasing the ability to command, coordinate combat, destroy enemy forces that directly threaten the ships in the formation, ensure maritime safety, and overcome mine obstacles.

Diamond formation

PHOTO: DINH HUY

Previously, information from the Navy said that the sea parade force is actively practicing phase 2 according to plan. In which, focusing on the contents: ship flag salute, parade salute, plans for mobilizing to build formations, formations, sea parade ceremonies to ensure the correct distance, ready for the great festival of the nation...

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/tiet-lo-3-doi-hinh-tau-tham-gia-dieu-binh-tren-bien-tai-cam-ranh-185250813173748175.htm