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Sr. Lt. Gen. Phung Si Tan speaks at the event. |
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Maj. Gen. Pham Manh Thang presents a report at the conference. |
The handover is aimed at establishing a unified command and management structure for Vietnam's U.N. peacekeeping forces while facilitating pre-deployment training and final preparations before the hospital's deployment to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.
According to VNDPKO’s Director Major General Pham Manh Thang, the L2FH Rotation 8 comprises 70 personnel, including 63 official members and seven reserves, with one member currently serving with the L2FH Rotation 7 in the mission area. The unit has completed its planned 380-hour specialized training program.
Training was conducted comprehensively across all professional groups, combining military medical instruction with military, political, English-language, logistics, technical, and U.N. peacekeeping training. Particular emphasis was placed on strengthening coordination among departments in hospital operations, emergency medical response, and compliance with U.N. procedures.
The hospital has now completed the first phase of training, with its personnel demonstrating the professional competence, coordination, and operational capabilities required to proceed to pre-deployment training at the VNDPKO.
The department and the Military Medical University have also agreed on a roadmap for handing over equipment and supplies currently being procured under the Ministry of National Defense's plan. Based on their coordination, the department has finalized plans for command, force management, and pre-deployment training to ensure a seamless transition without disrupting preparations.
During the event, the VNDPKO also received the Engineering Company Rotation 5 after the unit completed its specialized training at the Engineering Corps.
The Engineering Company Rotation 5 consists of 203 officers and personnel, including 184 official members and 19 reserves. The first phase of training was conducted in accordance with the approved program through close coordination between the VNDPKO and the Engineering Corps. The unit successfully met all training objectives and is now ready to begin pre-deployment training.
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Members of the Engineering Company Rotation 5 attending the event |
Addressing the conference, Sr. Lt. Gen. Phung Si Tan, who is Deputy Head of the Inter-sectoral Working Group and Head of the Ministry of National Defense’s Steering Committee on Vietnam’s Participation in U.N. Peacekeeping Operations, commended the Military Medical University for its achievements in establishing and training the L2FH Rotation 8. He directed the VNDPKO to promptly complete the transfer, unify command and management, and organize pre-deployment training for both L2FH Rotation 8 and Engineering Company Rotation 5 in accordance with the Ministry of National Defense's approved plans. He also stressed the need to fully standardize both units in accordance with U.N. requirements to ensure they are deployment-ready.
He instructed the Military Medical University and the Engineering Corps to continue working closely with the department to complete all specialized handover procedures, provide professional support, promptly address any issues that arise, and ensure the transfer is carried out fully and in compliance with regulations.
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Sr. Lt. Gen. Phung Si Tan, delegates, and members of the L2FH Rotation 8 and Engineering Company Rotation 5 in a joint photo |
Maj. Gen. Pham Manh Thang affirmed that the VNDPKO would continue coordinating closely with the Military Medical University and relevant agencies and units to complete the reception, management, training, and comprehensive preparation of the L2FH Rotation 8, ensuring the unit is fully prepared for deployment to the U.N mission on schedule.
Translated by Tran Hoai