Which health classifications are eligible for military service from January 01, 2024, according to Circular 105?
At What Health Classification Is One Qualified to Participate in Military Service from January 1, 2024, According to Circular 105?
Based on the provisions stipulated in Clause 1, Article 4 of Circular 105/2023/TT-BQP, the following is stipulated:
Health Standards
1. Health Standards for Military Service
a) General Standards
Meeting health classifications 1, 2, or 3 as stipulated in Articles 5 and 6 of this Circular;
Citizens addicted to narcotics or precursors as stipulated in Decree No. 57/2022/ND-CP dated August 25, 2022, by the Government of Vietnam, regulating the lists of narcotics and precursors shall not be enlisted.
b) Specific Standards: Some specific health standards for selecting individuals for military service to be stipulated by the Minister of National Defense.
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Thus, according to the above regulations, citizens with health classifications of 1, 2, or 3 are eligible for selection for military service.
Additionally, health classifications 1, 2, and 3 are defined as follows:
Based on Article 6 of Circular 105/2023/TT-BQP regarding the method of health classification:
(1) Scoring Method:
Points from 1 to 6 are assigned to each criterion after examination, specifically:
- Point 1: Indicates very good health;- Point 2: Indicates good health;- Point 3: Indicates fair health;- Point 4: Indicates average health;- Point 5: Indicates poor health;- Point 6: Indicates very poor health.
(2) Health Classification Method:
Health classification is based on the points assigned to each criterion during the examination. Specifically:
- Classification 1: All criteria obtain point 1;- Classification 2: At least one criterion obtains point 2;- Classification 3: At least one criterion obtains point 3;- Classification 4: At least one criterion obtains point 4;- Classification 5: At least one criterion obtains point 5;- Classification 6: At least one criterion obtains point 6.
Health classifications 1, 2, and 3 are as follows:
- Health classification 1 means all criteria obtain point 1;- Health classification 2 means at least one criterion obtains point 2;- Health classification 3 means at least one criterion obtains point 3.
At What Health Classification Is One Qualified to Participate in Military Service from January 1, 2024, According to Circular 105? (Image from the internet)
When Is the Military Service Health Examination Period?
According to Clause 7, Article 8 of Circular 105/2023/TT-BQP, the period for military service health examinations is from November 1 to December 31 each year. The Ministry of National Defense can adjust the timeline if necessary.
Who Must Perform Military Service in 2024?
Based on Clauses 1 and 2, Article 4 of the Military Service Law 2015 stipulating military service obligations:
Military Service Obligations
1. Military service is a glorious duty of citizens to serve in the People's Army. Performing military service includes active duty and service in the reserve forces of the People's Army.
2. Citizens within the age for military service, regardless of ethnicity, social class, belief, religion, educational level, profession, or place of residence, must perform military service as stipulated by this Law.
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Military service is a glorious duty of citizens to serve in the People's Army. Performing military service includes active duty and service in the reserve forces of the People's Army.
Citizens within the age for military service, regardless of ethnicity, social class, belief, religion, educational level, profession, or place of residence, must perform military service as stipulated.
Additionally, based on Article 6 of the Military Service Law 2015 regarding citizens' performance of military service:
Obligation to Serve in Active Duty
1. Male citizens within the age for military service are obligated to serve in active duty in the People's Army.
2. Female citizens within the age for military service in peacetime, if volunteering and the army has demand, can serve in active duty.
Thus, according to the above regulations, male citizens must perform military service within the legal age. In other words, this is a mandatory obligation for male citizens.
For female citizens, the Military Service Law 2015 extends the provision, allowing female citizens within the legal age to volunteer for military service if there is a need from the army. This provision does not mandate that female citizens within the age for military service must enlist. Female citizens in peacetime enlist on a voluntary basis and are accepted by the state.
- The current age for enlistment is stipulated in Clause 1, Article 4 of Circular 148/2018/TT-BQP as follows:
+ Citizens from 18 to 25 years old.
+ Male citizens trained at the college or university level who have been deferred during one course of study can be selected and called for enlistment until 27 years old.
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