Vietnam Defense Ministry to Enhance Commune-Level Military Command Staffing

Vietnam's Ministry of Defense is responding to constituent concerns regarding the effectiveness of military command centers at the commune level. Voters in Thanh Hoa province have called for increased staffing, reduced concurrent duties for officials, and the designation of political commissars as dedicated officers to enhance operational quality.

In response, the Ministry of Defense has initiated a review of staffing structures for local military bodies, aiming to align them with a two-tiered local government system. As an immediate measure, one professional soldier position for a driver will be added to commune-level centers. The ministry stated it will ensure sufficient personnel to enable these centers to effectively fulfill their duties.

Currently, the political commissar role at the commune level is often held concurrently by the local Party Secretary. The Ministry of Defense is studying revisions to legal documents to potentially adjust the organization and staffing of these crucial local military units. This initiative is part of a broader effort to build a military that is "lean, strong, and effective," as outlined in national defense strategies.

Simultaneously, the ministry is addressing separate constituent feedback from Ho Chi Minh City concerning comprehensive measures to bolster the armed forces for future national defense needs. This includes implementing Party resolutions on national defense strategy and reorganizing units to meet the demands of modern warfare, particularly in the context of high-tech and intelligent weaponry.