General Nguyen Tan Cuong directs live-fire exercise in Military Region 4

The exercise was conducted in line with the directive of the Minister of National Defense. From October 26 to 29, the military region completed the command-and-staff exercise and various field components strictly according to plan.

The live-fire exercise was conducted at Division 324’s training ground and transmitted live via an online video system to four locations across Quang Tri, Ha Tinh, Nghe An, and Thanh Hoa provinces. Participating units maintained tight coordination among various forces, services, and combat arms, executing multiple combat scenarios of diverse scales and forms.

The exercise assessed officers' and soldiers' command capabilities, combat coordination, and proficiency in operating weapons and equipment, while helping improve training quality and combat readiness to meet mission requirements in the new situation.

Speaking at the debriefing of the exercise, General Nguyen Tan Cuong commended the participating forces for their sense of responsibility and praised agencies and units for their pro-active preparations and successful execution of all planned components. These included shifting to combat readiness, preparing for combat operations, live-fire exercises with live and blank ammunition, and the use of explosives at various locations.

Despite challenging weather conditions, the forces overcame difficulties, conducted training and exercises seriously, and completed all assigned tasks, meeting the objectives and requirements.

General Nguyen Tan Cuong instructed Military Region 4 to conduct a thorough review of the exercise and objectively assess the results to improve training and exercise quality in the coming period. He also urged agencies, units, and military academies and schools across the armed forces to study the lessons learned and apply relevant experience to their training and exercises, as well as incorporate appropriate content into their teaching programs.

Delegates observe the exercise.

General Nguyen Tan Cuong speaking at the opening of the exercise

Lieutenant General Ha Tho Binh, Commander of Military Region 4, giving commands to the forces participating in the field exercise.

Forces maneuver into positions.

The exercise employs various modern vehicles and equipment.

Various forces participating in the event

Forces participating in the exercise

General Nguyen Tan Cuong presents gifts to units participating in the field exercise.

Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Quang Ngoc, Deputy Minister of National Defense, presents gifts to the forces participating in the field exercise.

Senior Lieutenant General Do Xuan Tung, Deputy Chairman of the General Department of Political Affairs, presents gifts to the participating forces.

General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Quang Ngoc, and other leaders present gifts to the units participating in the exercise.

Translated by Tran Hoai