General Phan Van Giang chairs defensive area exercise of MR 3

The event also witnessed the participation of Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Defense Minister, among others.

Delegates join the live-fire stage of the the defensive area exercise of Military Region 3 on September 16.

The defensive area exercise of Military Region 3 in 2023 was a success, achieving its objectives and ensuring secrecy and safety. This exercise featured several innovations compared to previous defensive area exercises at the military region level, including the use of both direct and virtual methods and the integration of modern information technology equipment.

Helicopters fire at targets.

Tanks join the exercise.

The targets being hit

During the exercise, participating officers and soldiers demonstrated their capabilities in terms of tactics, applying realistic combat scenarios, and effectively employing weapons and technical equipment.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong emphasized that the exercise aimed to enhance the commanding capability of Military Region 3 officers and their coordination with relevant forces, in preparation and conduct of defensive operations. Based on the exercise’s outcomes, units and agencies would adjust and refine their defensive combat plans to suit actual situations, meeting the requirements of missions in the new situation.

General Phan Van Giang inquires after troops of Military Region 3.

The exercise serves as the foundation for Military Region 3, as well as other military regions, to evaluate and explore the implementation of missions according to the new organizational structure of the military.

Defense leaders present gifts to participating forces of the exercise.

Following the exercise in Military Region 3, units under the Ministry of National Defense in the process of adjusting their organizational structures are urged to study and develop plans for force arrangement and defensive disposition in line with their functions and missions, ensuring combat readiness in any situations.

Translated by Trung Thanh