Answer key for week 1 of the Online Contest "Vietnam People's Army - 80 Years of Building, Fighting, and Maturing"

Answer key for week 1 of the Online Contest "Vietnam People's Army - 80 Years of Building, Fighting, and Maturing"

The Central Propaganda Department cooperates with the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People's Army to organize the online multiple-choice contest "Vietnam People's Army - 80 Years of Building, Fighting, and Growing".

Below are the answers for the first week of the online contest "Vietnam People's Army - 80 Years of Building, Fighting, and Growing":

Question 1: During the 12 days and nights of "Hanoi - Dien Bien Phu in the air" (from December 18 to December 30, 1972, "Linebacker II Campaign"), how many American aircraft were shot down by the Northern army and people?

81 aircraft, including 34 B52s and 5 F-111s

Question 2: The content of the ninth vow in the 10 honorable vows of military personnel: "When in contact with the people, do correctly 3 shoulds: Respect the people; help the people; when in contact with the people and 3 prohibitions: Do not take from the people; do not intimidate the people; do not disturb the people, to gain the people's trust and love, realizing unity between the army and the people."

Question 3: On December 22, 1944, where was the Vietnam Propaganda Liberation Army Team (the precursor of the Vietnam People's Army) established?

In Nguyen Binh district, Cao Bang province (now Nguyen Binh district, Cao Bang province).

Question 4: Which nation's people gave the name "Buddha's Army" to the Vietnam People's Army?

The people of Cambodia

Question 5: The 10-year socio-economic development strategy (2021-2030) states: "Proactively, decisively, and persistently fighting to firmly protect national independence, sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity; particularly harmonizing economic, cultural, social development with strengthening defense, security, environmental protection, and enhancing foreign activities; keeping political security stable, ensuring social order and safety. Building an orderly, disciplined, safe society, ensuring the peaceful, happy living of the people."

Question 6: Who was the first Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army?

Comrade Hoang Van Thai

Question 7: During the 1953-1954 Winter-Spring Campaign, when did the Vietnam-Laos allied forces liberate the district-level town of Thakhek?

December 25, 1953

Question 8: During the Victory Celebration of Dien Bien Phu in 1954 held at Muong Thanh field, which Division was awarded the "Determined to Fight, Determined to Win" flag?

Division 312

Question 9: When the Vietnam Propaganda Liberation Army Team was established, how many members did it have?

34 members

Question 10: What forces comprise the Vietnam People's Army?

The regular forces and the reserve mobilization forces

Note: The answers for the first week of the "Vietnam People's Army - 80 Years of Building, Fighting, and Growing" online contest are for reference only!

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Answer key for week 1 of the Online Contest "Vietnam People's Army - 80 Years of Building, Fighting, and Maturing"​ (Image from Internet)

What are the responsibilities of an officer in the Vietnam People's Army?

Pursuant to Article 27 of the Law on Officers of the Vietnam People's Army 1999, officers of the Vietnam People's Army have the following responsibilities:

- Bear responsibility before the law and superiors for their orders, for the compliance with orders from superiors, and for the execution of tasks by subordinates under their command.

- Lead, command, manage, and organize the implementation of all unit's tasks according to the assigned duties; ensure that the unit fully complies with the policies and directions of the Communist Party, state policy, and laws, military regulations, policies, and rules, ready to fight and complete all tasks under any circumstances or conditions.

- Upon receiving a command from a superior, if the officer believes the command is unlawful, they must immediately report to the issuer; in cases where they still have to follow the command, report promptly to the direct superior of the issuer and not bear the consequences of executing that order.

What are regulations on the ranking system for officers in the Vietnam People's Army?

Pursuant to Article 10 of the Law on Officers of the Vietnam People's Army 1999, the ranking system for officers is regulated as follows:

Article 10. Officer Rank System

The officer rank system comprises three levels and twelve ranks:

1. Company Level has four ranks:

Second Lieutenant;

First Lieutenant;

Captain;

Major.

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Thus, the officer rank system comprises three levels and twelve ranks. Specifically:

[1] Company Level has four ranks:

- Second Lieutenant;

- First Lieutenant;

- Captain;

- Major.

[2] Field Grade Level has four ranks:

- Lieutenant Colonel;

- Major;

- Senior Major;

- Colonel.

[3] General Level has four ranks:

- Major General, Rear Admiral;

- Lieutenant General, Vice Admiral;

- Senior Lieutenant General, Admiral;

- General.