Vietnamese ‘blue-beret’ engineers hone skills

Delegates at the training session

During the session, engineers practiced building of field airport and helipads; demining; well drilling, water filtering, water tank building to provide fresh water for the U.N peacekeeping mission’s staff and local people; sending personnel and vehicles for rescue missions, among others.

They also rehearsed simulated scenarios to deal with situations related to armed attacks, petrol bombs and treatment for injured troops during mine clearance.

Forces ready to deal with simulated situations in which rebels attack the barracks

Detecting landmines

Taking care of the injured during mine clearance performance

Earlier, the participants learned basic English communication skills and some technical terms in engineering to help them complete their duties at the U.N. mission.

Addressing the event, Major General Tran Trung Hoa hailed the Engineering Company Rotation 2’s efforts and outcomes, especially in the training session, and the smooth and effective coordination among its members.

He asked the unit to continue completing all preparations for the future duties. Based on the results of the training session, they should enhance pre-deployment training, promote solidarity, heighten resolve to complete all assignments.

Building field airport and helipad

Practicing drilling a well

Building a water tank

Leaders of the Engineering Corps present gifts to the company’s personnel after the training session.

The Engineering Company Rotation 2 will replace the Rotation 1 undertaking missions now in Abyei and about to fulfill their assigned duties there.

Translated by Mai Huong