Discipline , the core element of strength

Early in the morning, the bugle sounded in the barracks. On the training ground, the soldiers organized their ranks, stepped out onto the training ground with decisive movements and determined eyes, demonstrating the spirit of a regular, well-trained, combat-ready main force unit.

Officers and soldiers of Regiment 5 practice weekly.

Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Dac Cu, Deputy Regiment Commander, Chief of Staff of Regiment 5 (Division 5, Military Region 7) emphasized: "We identify building discipline and training as the foundation for enhancing overall strength. Good training must start from a disciplined foundation."

Officers and soldiers of Regiment 5 practice salute.

Implementing that motto, the Regiment has made clear changes in all aspects, going into solid depth, especially breakthroughs in etiquette, greetings, regularity in training and combat readiness. Every week, the unit organizes a "Model Regularity Day" to check manners, regulations, and build environmental landscapes. Working areas, housing, and growing areas are planned neatly and uniformly. On each internal route, rows of trees are meticulously cared for, signs, billboards, and slogans are repainted uniformly, creating a regular, bright, green, clean, and beautiful appearance.

Officers and soldiers visit the exhibition and traditional education at the Regiment.

In addition, political and ideological education work is focused on. Models such as "Every night a historical story", "4 good - 1 strict Youth Union", "Every day a question, a useful political answer" have become typical features of Regiment 5. Through that, officers and soldiers better understand the tradition of strengthening their mettle, will, and responsibility for their tasks.

Good training, from the field to practice

Although it was nearly 11:00 a.m., on the training ground of Regiment 5, officers and soldiers were still diligently practicing, responding to the peak emulation campaign to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the 5th Division's Traditional Day (November 23, 1965 / November 23, 2025). The entire unit was determined to train close to real combat, improving overall strength and combat readiness.

12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun team practices shooting at ground and water targets.

At the firing range of Battalion 5, Major Nguyen Quoc Hung, Battalion Commander of Battalion 5 (Regiment 5), along with officers and soldiers, are practicing firing weapons such as 80mm mortars, heavy machine guns and 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine guns. When the command is given, the battery teams quickly and flexibly take over the battlefield, coordinate closely, operate precisely, and put their guns into combat-ready positions.

Mr. Hung shared: “Soldiers must get used to all conditions, terrains and situations to practice their bravery and combat skills. We innovate training methods, focusing on quality, linking each lesson with actual combat. Thanks to that, the unit's artillery batteries achieved 100% good and excellent results in live-fire tests and exercises.”

Soldiers of Regiment 5 actively increase production to improve their lives.

Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Dac Cu emphasized: “This year, the unit focuses on training according to the motto “Basic, practical, solid”, considering training close to the target, close to the terrain and close to the combat environment as the core. We focus on building realistic training situations, helping soldiers to be proactive and steady when entering the exercise and performing combat readiness tasks.”

According to Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Dac Cu, this year the unit focuses on training according to the motto "Basic, practical, solid", focusing on training close to the target, close to the terrain and close to the combat environment. The unit focuses on building realistic training situations so that soldiers are not surprised when entering the drill and performing combat readiness tasks.

The regiment has strongly innovated the content and methods of training, building realistic subjects, suitable for modern combat requirements. Soldiers regularly practice day and night in harsh weather conditions and complex terrain; many realistic simulated situations are included in training in long-distance maneuvers, preventing and fighting enemy air landings and capturing targets when the enemy uses high-tech weapons...

The highlight is the command and coordination in training. Officers at all levels have a firm grasp of the plan, handle it flexibly, proactively command troops to practice according to the plan, plan, and apply tactical requirements well to specific conditions. The Regiment promotes the Emulation Movement to Win, creating motivation for officers and soldiers of the entire unit to constantly strive and complete their tasks well. Each unit has a competition registration form and specific action slogans associated with the requirements of each stage and task. Along with training, the Regiment always cares about the material life, spirit and health of soldiers.

Since the beginning of 2025, the Regiment's shooting and tactical exercises with air bullets at the platoon and company levels have all achieved excellent results, ensuring absolute safety and strict discipline. Previously, in 2023, the Regiment was awarded the "exemplary, typical" comprehensive strong unit flag and the "Excellent physical training unit" flag by the Ministry of National Defense . In 2023 and 2024, the Regiment was awarded the Emulation Flag by Military Region 7. In 2025, the Regiment was awarded a Certificate of Merit by Military Region 7 in the peak emulation period "Celebrating the Party, celebrating Spring, launching the army to victory".

Currently, Regiment 5 continues to implement the "Three Best" goal: Most disciplined, best trained, most disciplined, aiming to build a strong, comprehensive, "exemplary, typical" unit.

Late in the afternoon, the gong signaling the end of training rang out. Groups of soldiers left, their shoulders soaked with sweat but their smiles bright. Under the red flag with yellow star fluttering, Regiment 5 continued to write its heroic tradition with practical actions, a spirit of discipline and the will to win.

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/quoc-phong-an-ninh/xay-dung-quan-doi/trung-doan-5-su-doan-5-quan-khu-7-vung-buoc-xay-dung-don-vi-chinh-quy-huan-luyen-gioi-955078