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Training session ensuring high combat readiness |
The combat plan to defend Highway Base represents the highest level of vigilance and iron spirit of the Vietnamese unit. This plan has been translated into a continuous training program, ensuring a high state of combat readiness. Their professionalism is rooted in a comprehensive defensive system and the combination of decisive military operations and observance of international humanitarian principles.
The implementation of the base-defense plan is realized through highly regulated, disciplined combat-readiness training phases, focusing on rapid transitions to higher combat readiness states in accordance with approved plans. All sub-units are assigned detailed tasks and trained deeply in complex conflict scenarios.
The unit has trained to maintain firm resolve in applying flexible, non-escalatory response options, such as handling “soft and humanitarian conflicts” in which situations require both dialogue skills and firm blocking formations. The aim is to absolutely avoid clashes while demonstrating humanity. In addition, the unit practices humanitarian protection missions in combination with defending the base with support for displaced civilians.
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Engineering Company Rotation 4 practices combat readiness scenarios to defend the unit. |
In scenarios involving direct threats, decisiveness and regularity are placed at the top. Accordingly, responding to armed attacks and employing self-defense fire are in full compliance with UNISFA Rules of Engagement (ROE) to neutralize armed threats immediately.
In countering UAVs, members of guard posts and observation towers rehearsed detection and procedures to suppress or destroy simulated UAVs, protecting the headquarters and ammunition depots from reconnaissance or attack.
Engineering Company Rotation 4’s professionalism is further reinforced by a comprehensive support system and tight coordination mechanisms, strictly observing 24/7 duty regulations.
Lieutenant Colonel Tran Thanh Son, Second-in-command of the Engineering Company Rotation 4, affirmed that the training was conducted with the most realistic simulated scenarios, ensuring unity of action, and that all orders were transmitted and executed accurately and promptly in accordance with U.N. rules on the use of force.
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The exercise takes place seriously and in full compliance with regulations. |
The officer added that the unit has regularly participated in exchanges and joint exercises with neighboring UNISFA contingents from India, Ghana, and Pakistan to ensure mutual support and create a solid security belt. Inventorying and reinforcing reserve combat forces, along with maintaining readiness of the Mobile Medical Team and the rear-area Treatment Station, ensure that no peacekeeper is left behind, helping boost confidence and fighting spirit of peacekeepers.
Senior Captain Nung Van Thai, deputy head of the protection team, highlighted the readiness spirit of frontline forces. He said that directly facing danger, they always heighten vigilance. During drills, they have prepared themselves for real scenarios that can occur at any time. Therefore, such a training was not only a mission, but also a peacekeeper’s commitment of securing absolute security for the base and upholding the peacekeeping mission. “We stand ready for every challenge,” Thai stressed.
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Ensuring absolute safety of the base and maintaining the peacekeeping mission |
The execution of the Highway Base defense plan demonstrated the discipline, professional operational capability, and iron spirit of Vietnam’s Engineering Company Rotation 4. Their “Determined-to-Win” spirit has been translated into specific actions, ensuring that the national flag of Vietnam continues to fly proudly and resolutely in Abyei, contributing to the overall success of the U.N. peacekeeping mission.
Translated by Mai Huong