Army Games 2021: Naval gunners determined to claim sea cup

AK-176 team practicing live-fire shooting targets at sea

As planned, the two frigates 015-Tran Hung Dao and 016-Quang Trung (Brigade 162, Naval Region 4) sailed to the firing range of the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet in the morning.

All crew-members were prepared to carry out the captains’ orders. In a high combat readiness posture, naval navigators on the two vessels reported ship positions, shooting positions, and hydro-meteorological factors such as wind direction, wind speed, ambient temperature, barometric pressure, and air humidity, which could affect targeting missions. Different divisions on board, including navigation, artillery-missile, and radar-sonar, closely worked together to ensure smooth operation of technical equipment and weapons of the ships.

Gunner Tran Van Dung destroying the target

At the live-fire training session, both ships carried out AK-176MA naval rapid-fire gun shooting rounds at a target 8.6 kilometers away. Reportedly, the two ships practiced shooting contents in line with competition rules, gaining high results.

In the content of 14.5mm marine pedestal machine gun, Naval Lieutenant Tran Van Dung had a remarkable performance, as he consistently hit the target 200 meters away on rough waves.

The gunners receiving flowers of congratulations for their good results at the training session

Right after the event, Deputy Political Commissar of Brigade 162 Naval Commander Mai Van Doanh presented flowers and gifts to encourage shooting commander Naval Senior Lieutenant Pham Ngoc Dat and gunner Tran Van Dung.

Along with previous training phases at home, the live-fire training in Russia helped the contingent hone their shooting skills according to the competition regulations and requirements. This was also an opportunity for them to assess technical equipment and weapons ahead of the Army Games 2021.

Translated by Minh Anh