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UNISFA Force Commander inspecting the project and taking photos with members of Vietnam’s Engineering Company Rotation 3 |
The Warehouse serves as a practical project to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day and stands as a milestone achievement before the Engineering Company Rotation 3 completes and hands over duties to the Engineering Company Rotation 4.
The project is evaluated to hold particular importance as it directly supports UNISFA’s logistics operations. UNISFA leadership entrusted the construction to Vietnam’s engineers. For the unit, completing and handing over the project before September 20, is both a challenge and a chance to affirm Vietnam’s capabilities.
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Precision and meticulous work on-site |
The project coincides with the peak of the rainy season, when muddy terrain and constant downpours make transporting materials and assembling especially difficult. At the same time, the unit must balance numerous other tasks such as finalizing the Smart Camp project, maintaining vital supply routes and helicopter airfields, remaining on standby for emergency rescues, and fulfilling ad hoc assignments from the mission. Meanwhile, most officers and soldiers lack extensive experience in assembling this type of facility.
Recognizing the challenges, the unit’s leadership convened a special conference and issued a resolution that translated task requirements into concrete action plans. Clear responsibilities were assigned, while flexible and innovative solutions were adopted to transform difficulties into opportunities.
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Energetic working spirit of the unit’s members |
Two models were applied and proved particularly effective. The “One-on-One” approach paired supervisors and skilled technicians with less experienced workers, ensuring that guidance, technical instructions, and safety measures would be provided directly on-site. This not only maintained construction progress but also built practical skills for younger personnel, reducing mistakes and raising efficiency. Meanwhile, the “Extended Shifts” model embodied the spirit of “working longer in sun and rain.” Taking advantage of short dry intervals, teams pressed ahead in the early morning, at midday, and in late afternoon, maximizing every available hour. These methods fostered a determined, energetic, and cooperative working atmosphere.
Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Hong Giang, Head of the Construction Detachment, said that the unit views the construction a politically significant mission. The project not only serves the mission, but also affirms the prestige and the professional competence of Vietnam’s engineers on the international stage.
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Final construction stages being rushed to completion |
For soldiers working directly on the structure, the sense of pride outweighs hardship. Non-commissioned Senior Captain Pham Thanh Hai described the conditions vividly, “Working under unpredictable weather conditions is extremely demanding, especially when operating at height, where heat and strong winds quickly drain our energy. But each day we see the project nearing completion, we feel more motivated and proud to contribute to our unit’s mission. We are determined to finish ahead of schedule to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day, before handing over to Engineering Company Rotation 4.”
Thanks to comprehensive measures, after more than 1.5 months of construction (since June 23), over 70% of the work has been completed, including many key components, with progress exceeding the original schedule.
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Vietnamese engineers undaunted by heat and height |
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View of the construction site |
Each completed section affirms the professional skills, technical expertise, and resilience of Vietnam’s engineers in meeting new mission requirements. The Warehouse stands as proof of their ability to overcome hardship, contributing to building trust and credibility for Vietnam’s U.N. peacekeeping forces. For UNISFA, this Warehouse is a symbol of the solidarity, creativity, and determination of the Vietnamese engineers.
Translated by Tran Hoai