Aboard Coast Guard Ship 2004 at Squadron 421 Port, Flotilla 42, recruits actively carry out training activities, following the plan.
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Troops practicing boat launching and retrieving |
The core focus was basic seamanship training, which equips recruits with essential skills to safely and effectively operate and navigate ships, as well as techniques to swiftly and accurately approach vessels to meet the requirements of combat readiness mission, patrol, and search and rescue operations at sea.
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Practice shooting on the ship |
Corporal Duong Tuan Vu of the unit said that despite harsh weather conditions, all newly-enlisted soldiers were determined to successfully complete the training contents.
At Squadron 401, stationed in Phu Quoc city, recruits underwent training on ship regulations, the structure, functions, and tactical use of weapons and equipment. According to Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Quang Viet, Head of Squadron 401, most training sessions took place on the ship’s deck. Outdoor training in such harsh weather conditions is both a challenge and an opportunity for them to build physical strength and resilience.
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In a fire fighting and prevention training session |
Senior Colonel Tran Nguyen Lai, Second-in-Command and Chief of Staff of the Coast Guard Region 4 Command, stated that in 2025, the unit will focus on enhancing training quality, emphasizing mission- and scenario-based exercises. With the motto of "fundamental, practical, and solid," the training programs aim to build a revolutionary, regular, elite, and modernized coast guard force, ready for law enforcement and safeguarding maritime sovereignty.
After a month of enlistment, the soldiers have adapted to military life, matured in all aspects, and are ready to dedicate their youth to safeguarding the maritime sovereignty of the Fatherland in the Southwestern waters and islands.
Translated by Khanh Huyen