We arrived at the Border Guard School No.24 on the night of March 29, several hours after the unit received deployment orders to Myanmar. The officers and soldiers were actively packing for the expected 20-day search and rescue mission.
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The Border Guard School No.24 leaders exchanging expertise with the team preparing for the search and rescue mission in Myanmar |
Inside the quarters of the officers assigned to Myanmar, everyone was busy organizing their personal belongings and mission-essential items, including clothing, blankets, flashlights, radios, tents, generators, medical supplies, instant noodles, and food rations.
Speaking to us, Colonel Nguyen Trung Kien, Head of the Trainers and Service Dogs Team for the search and rescue mission in Myanmar, stated, "As soon as we received the order, we immediately began preparations, as we will have to depart for Myanmar tomorrow. The unit has also conducted health checks on the six service dogs participating in this mission. These dogs are in excellent physical conditions, highly agile, and have previously been deployed in search and rescue operations in Turkey and Nu village in Bao Yen district, Lao Cai province."
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Fully prepared for the mission |
By 10:00 p.m. on March 29, the Border Guard School No. 24 had completed all preparations for the search and rescue mission, ensuring readiness for departure the following day. According to the school leadership, they had pre-organized four teams of officers, trainers, and service dogs with one main team and three backup teams. These reserve teams are always on standby, ready to deploy immediately when ordered. This pro-active approach ensures that the unit can swiftly mobilize forces in emergency situations.
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The officers, trainers, and service dogs from the Border Guard School No.24 ready for the mission in Myanmar |
On the morning of March 30, Major General Le Van Phuc, Deputy Commander of the Vietnam Border Guard Command, inspected the preparations of the Trainers and Service Dogs Team before their departure to Myanmar. He praised the Border Guard School No.24 for its prompt and thorough readiness efforts. Expressing confidence in the team’s capabilities, he affirmed that the officers, trainers, and service dogs would successfully carry out their mission, assisting the people of Myanmar in overcoming the aftermath of the earthquake. He emphasized that their contribution would further honor the tradition of the Vietnam Border Guard troops and leave a good impression of the Vietnam People's Army in the eyes of the international friends.
Translated by Trung Thanh