Speaking at the event on behalf of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and the Ministry of National Defense (MND), General Cuong emphasized that the establishment of the Artillery–Missile Command is a momentous event, reflecting the new mindset and vision of the Politburo and the CMC in restructuring the military’s organization. This move is aimed at better meeting the requirements of strengthening national defense and safeguarding the Fatherland in the current era.
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General Nguyen Tan Cuong speaks at the event. |
General Cuong noted that the Artillery–Missile Command proudly inherits the glorious traditions of the heroic Artillery Corps, a combat arm with a long and illustrious history, forged through the nation’s resistance wars. The corps achieved numerous brilliant feats-of-arms, embodying the golden words of tradition bestowed by beloved President Ho Chi Minh: “Bronze feet, iron shoulders, skilled in combat, precise in firing.”
In the present stage, with increasingly demanding tasks, the Artillery–Missile Command is being organized and built along the lines of being elite, compact, strong, and modern. Its scale, force structure, functions, and missions have been expanded. The force has been equipped with various modern weapons and equipment, and deployed with a broader strategic disposition.
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Chief of the General Staff and Deputy Defense Minister, General Nguyen Tan Cuong hands over the “Determined-to-Win” military flag to the Artillery–Missile Command. |
The defense leader required the Artillery–Missile Command to thoroughly grasp the resolutions and conclusions of higher levels regarding military and defense tasks, while fostering greater awareness and responsibility among all officers and soldiers of the mission of defending the Fatherland in the new situation.
He added that the honor and pride come hand in hand with the heavy responsibility, requiring Party committees, chains-of-command at all levels, and all officers and soldiers of the Artillery–Missile Command to fully and correctly understand the functions, tasks, position, and significance of the command’s establishment, thereby strengthening determination, overcoming difficulties, and successfully accomplishing all political missions.
General Cuong also stressed that the Artillery–Missile Command must continue to provide sound strategic advice to the CMC and MND regarding the strategic disposition of artillery and missile units across the military, especially newly established units. It must build agencies and units that are comprehensively strong, exemplary, and typical.
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Major General Nguyen Hong Phong, Commander of the Artillery–Missile Command speaks at the event. |
General Cuong expressed his firm belief that with nearly 80-year tradition, together with new opportunities, new momentum, and new determination, officers and soldiers of the Artillery–Missile Command will successfully accomplish all assigned missions.
Translated by Tran Hoai