The AUMX-2 drew the participation of naval ships from 8 ASEAN countries and the U.S. Timor-Leste, Cambodia, and Laos sent officers to the event. Ship 09 represented the Vietnam People’s Navy in the exercise.
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The Vietnam People’s Navy delegation attends the opening ceremony of the 2nd ASEAN - U.S. Maritime Exercise. |
The exercise took place from December 10 to 13. The Vietnamese ship participated in shore activities such as the opening ceremony, tabletop exercises, pre-sail briefings, subject matter expert exchanges and situational handling, sports and cultural activities, attended the host country’s reception, and experienced Indonesian culture and cuisine.
On December 12 and 13, Ship 09 took part in field training exercises at sea with naval ships from ASEAN countries and the U.S. Navy. The naval ships performed different drills such as tactical maneuvers in column, double line abreast, diamond, and sector formations; practicing flag hoist and flashing light communication; damage control; search and rescue; maneuvering for aerial photography, and saluting at sea.
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Ship 09 of the Vietnam People’s Navy participates in field training exercises at sea. |
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Sailors of Ship 09 participate in the man overboard search and rescue drill. |
Preparation for the AUMX-2 was conducted thoroughly and meticulously in all aspects, both during the port phase and the voyage. Watch teams were well-organized to strictly monitor the air and sea situation; supplementary training was held seriously and according to set plans; Party and political work, and logistics and technical work were carried out orderly and with quality, ensuring absolute safety in all aspects.
During the sea phase, Ship 09 fully participated in and successfully completed all drills, ensuring proper distance, formation interval, speed, and smooth communication, well coordinating with other naval ships. At the same time, the crew participated fully and with high responsibility in cultural and sports exchanges, leaving good impressions, spreading the friendly and hospitable image of the Vietnam People’s Navy in the eyes of international friends and local people of the host country.
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Leaders of Brigade 171 present flowers to congratulate the delegation and Ship 09. |
Sending the delegation and Ship 09 to participate in the AUMX-2 in Indonesia had significant meanings. Accordingly, it continued to consistently implement the Party and State’s guidelines, policies, and defense diplomacy. At the same time, it demonstrated Vietnam’s role, responsibility, and realization of commitments in supporting and promoting cooperative initiatives for humanitarian purposes, peace, and maritime security, in line with common interests and the trend of cooperative development. Thereby, it further promoted and strengthened the friendly and cooperative relationship between the Vietnam People’s Navy and navies of other countries in the region and the world.
Translated by Minh Anh