Recruits of Regiment 43 confident in training

According to Commanding Officer of Regiment 43, Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Ngoc Cuong, to help the recruits overcome their initial unfamiliarity and quickly grasp new military knowledge, the unit’s chain-of-command has placed special emphasis on the “basic” factor in carrying out the training motto: “Basic, practical, and solid.” Training was designed progressively, moving from simple to complex, from easy to difficult, with a focus on hands-on practice. Additionally, the regiment has applied various innovations and technical improvements to make training more visual, engaging, and easier for the recruits to understand and take in.

The unit has also paid close attention to grasping troops’ thought and promptly provided encouragement and support to boost their sense of responsibility and enthusiasm for training. Thanks to the synchronized implementation of these solutions, the quality of the unit’s training for the recruits have seen significant improvement compared to that of previous years.

Col. Ngoc affirmed that the acquired political knowledge and military skills will serve as foundation and motivation for recruits to confidently fulfill training program.

Below are photos of training sessions at Battalions 7 and 9 of Regiment 43:

Recruits briefed on missions before heading to the training ground

Troops of Battalion 7 receive ammunition.

Waiting at the preparation line

The regiment’s leader encouraging recruits

Entering the shooting line

Loading the magazine into the AK submachine gun

Aiming at the target

Troops shooting in standing position, the most challenging one requiring a firm grip, stable posture, and steady breathing

Scores read by marking team

Preparing targets for the next turn

After completing the shooting…

…the recruit hands over the gun to the next shooters.

At a nearby training ground, troops of Battalion 9 are undergoing a different type of training.

Recruits briefed on the training contents

Preparing explosive charges

A recruit performs the skill under the instruction of a commanding officer.

Despite the rain, troops of Platoon 6, Company 10, Battalion 9 stay focused and are determined to complete the mission.

Listening to instructions

…closely observing each demonstrated movement

A recruit practices grenade throwing.

At the AK-47 submachine gun shooting area, Company 10’s commanding officer introduces targets to recruits.

Practicing aiming at the target

Each step closely supervised by commanding officer

Translated by Tran Hoai