Training and overcoming hardships with a spirit of steel
Mission A80 is not just a ceremonial event. It stands as a powerful symbol of patriotism, indomitable will, iron discipline, and steadfast political stance of the border guard force. Being aware of the great responsibility, from the beginning of this year, the Vietnam Border Guard Command has directed its units to build comprehensive training plans, carefully selecting officers and soldiers with exemplary qualities, physical fitness, and discipline to participate in Mission A80.
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Their uniforms are soaked with sweat; however, the eyes of participating troops still shine with pride, confidence, and responsibility. |
The participating formations are the marching formation of border troops, two standing formations of border officers and cadets, as well as female military personnel. All were synchronously trained at the Border Guard Academy, Hoa Lac Airport, and Mieu Mon National Training Center in Hanoi to fully prepare for the full-dress rehearsal and official parade on the National Day (September 2).
After two months of training at the Border Guard Academy, from early June, the formations participating in Mission A80 of the border guard force moved to Hoa Lac Airport for joint training exercises with other forces. Each day, officers and soldiers had to travel over 20 kilometers from their accommodations at the academy to the training ground. Although training stretched from early morning until late afternoon, leaving their uniforms soaked with sweat, the eyes of participating troops still shone with pride, confidence, and a sense of responsibility.
According to Major Dang Quoc Dung, Head of the parade company A80 of the border guard force, in spite of training under harsh conditions and at high intensity, troops always maintain a strong sense of responsibility. They organized training activities in a scientific manner, closely coordinated with the instructor team, strictly maintained military discipline and promoted team spirit to overcome difficulties and train at their best in preparation for the upcoming grand national celebration.
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The formation of border troops in a joint rehearsal |
After each training session, troops gathered to give feedback on even the smallest movements. Team spirit, discipline, and desire to serve are strength for them to endure the scorching heat and move on with confidence and determination on the training field.
Affirming image of a modern, regular and elite border guard force
In order to encourage the participating forces, on July 8, a delegation of the Vietnam Border Guard Command led by its Commander Lieutenant General Le Duc Thai, inquired after and presented gifts to units performing Mission A80 at Hoa Lac Airport.
In his remarks, Lt. Gen. Le Duc Thai acknowledged and applauded the responsibility and great efforts of border troops in training, underlining that this was a significant political mission and also a great honor and source of pride for the border guard force.
Gen. Thai required the units to build on their achievements, strictly observe military discipline, and actively train with the highest determination to excellently fulfill the assigned mission. Meanwhile, he also directed functional agencies to ensure adequate support, take good care of troops’ living conditions and health throughout their training and task implementation.
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Border troops practicing under the scorching summer heat |
Apart from training activities, troops engaged in cultural ones. On July 13, a delegation of border troops participating in Mission A80 visited the Vietnam Museum of Military History. This was an occasion to arouse troops’ patriotism and national pride, as well as raise their awareness and reinforce political resolve in the whole force.
As the full-dress rehearsal is drawing near, every step and movement are being meticulously practiced. The participation of the formation of the border guard force in the parade is more than a display of a regular and modern force, it is a source of pride, a declaration of their core and specialized role in safeguarding national sovereignty and border security.
Source: baobienphong
Translated by Quynh Oanh