Attending the ceremony were comrades: Major General Khuc Thanh Du, Deputy Political Commissar of Military Region 3; Major General Le Van Tho, Chief of Politics of Military Region 1; Major General Hoang Van Nam, Deputy Chief of Staff of Military Region 1.

On November 22, 1980, the Minister of National Defense signed a decision to establish Cam Son Training Center (now the National Shooting Range Region 1), under the Department of Combat Training (now the Department of Military Training - School) under the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army.

Authorized by the President , Major General Truong Manh Dung, Commander of Military Region 1, awarded the Second Class Fatherland Protection Medal to the National Shooting Range Region 1.

Since its establishment, to meet the requirements of each stage, in 1997, the Ministry of National Defense decided to change the name to National Defense Center 1; in 1999, it was renamed to National Shooting Range Region 1. On June 7, 2011, the Shooting Range was transferred to perform tasks under Military Region 1.

Speaking at the ceremony, Major General Truong Manh Dung, Commander of Military Region 1, commended and congratulated the achievements that the National Shooting Range Region 1 has achieved over the past 45 years; at the same time, he requested that in the coming time, the School continue to thoroughly grasp and have fundamental and comprehensive innovations in both awareness and action in all areas of work; thoroughly grasp and seriously implement resolutions and directives of all levels.

The Party Committee and the Shooting Range Commander firmly grasp the political tasks, build cadres and soldiers with strong political will, and have absolute trust in the Party's leadership. Regularly do well in political and ideological work, build strong organizations. Focus on training and fostering to improve the qualifications and management capacity, and conduct training for the cadre team. Promote the Emulation Movement to Win in conjunction with effectively implementing the Emulation Movement "The Army Logistics Sector follows Uncle Ho's teachings" and the Campaign "Manage and exploit weapons and technical equipment well, durable, safe, economical and traffic safe". The unit is united and closely attached to the Party Committee, government, organizations and people in the area to do a good job of building a strong political base and building a safe area.

At the ceremony, authorized by the President, Major General Truong Manh Dung, Commander of Military Region 1, awarded the Second Class Fatherland Protection Medal to the National Shooting Range Region 1.

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