Is it permissible for females in Vietnam to participate in militia and self-defense forces?

Is it permissible for females in Vietnam to participate in militia and self-defense forces?

According to latest regulations, is it permissible for females in Vietnam to participate in militia and self-defense forces? Thank you!

Answer:

Pursuant to Clause 1 Article 8 of the Law on Militia and Self-defense Forces in 2019 stipulating as follows:

Age and duration of participation in militia and self-defense forces during peacetime

1. Male citizens from 18 years of age until 45 years of age inclusively, female citizens from 18 years of age until 40 years of age inclusively are responsible for joining militia and self-defense forces; in case of voluntary participation, militia and self-defense force duties may last up to the age of 50 inclusively for male and 45 inclusively for female.

2. Duration of participation in on-site, mobile, marine, anti-aircraft, artillery, scouting, information, engineering, chemical defense and medical militia and self-defense forces is 4 years; duration of participation in standing militia is 2 years.

Based on requirement and tasks of national defense and military of local governments, agencies and organizations, duration of participation in militia and self-defense forces may be extended for no more than 2 years; for marine militia, self-defense forces and commanders of militia and self-defense forces may be extended without exceeding the age specified in Clause 1 of this Article.

3. Chairpersons of People’s Committees of communes and districts that do not have communes, heads of agencies and organizations shall decide to prolong the age group and duration of participation of militia and self-defense forces as specified in this Article.

As regulations above, female citizens from 18 years of age until 40 years of age are eligible to participate in militia and self-defense forces in Vietnam.

Is there age limit for participation in militia and self-defense forces in Vietnam?

I have a question. Is there time limit for participation in militia and self-defense forces in Vietnam?

Answer:

Pursuant to Clause 1 and 2, Article 8 of the Law on Militia and Self-defense Forces in 2019 stipulating as follows:

Age and duration of participation in militia and self-defense forces during peacetime

1. Male citizens from 18 years of age until 45 years of age inclusively, female citizens from 18 years of age until 40 years of age inclusively are responsible for joining militia and self-defense forces; in case of voluntary participation, militia and self-defense force duties may last up to the age of 50 inclusively for male and 45 inclusively for female.

2. Duration of participation in on-site, mobile, marine, anti-aircraft, artillery, scouting, information, engineering, chemical defense and medical militia and self-defense forces is 4 years; duration of participation in standing militia is 2 years.

Based on requirement and tasks of national defense and military of local governments, agencies and organizations, duration of participation in militia and self-defense forces may be extended for no more than 2 years; for marine militia, self-defense forces and commanders of militia and self-defense forces may be extended without exceeding the age specified in Clause 1 of this Article.

As regulations above, there is age limit for participation in militia and self-defense forces in Vietnam. Specifically, 45-year-old male citizens and 40-year-old female citizens inclusively are responsible for joining militia and self-defense forces. In case of voluntary participation, the age limit shall be 50-year-old male citizens and 45-year-old female citizens.

If a person attends university, do he/she have to join militia and self-defense forces in Vietnam?

Yesterday, I received university admission notice. Currently, I'm joining militia and self-defense forces. Can I dismiss from militia and self-defense forces to attend university?

Answer:

Pursuant to Clause 1.dd Article 12 of the Law on Militia and Self-defense Forces in 2019 stipulating dismissal from militia and self-defense forces before time limit and removal from list of militia and self-defense forces in Vietnam as follows:

- Female personnel of militia or self-defense force is pregnant or raising a child under 36 months old; male personnel of militia or self-defense force raising a child under 36 months old; or

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- His/her receives letter of admission in higher education institution, vocational education institution, school of regulatory authority, political organization or socio-political organization; receives notice and travels abroad for work or study.

As regulations above, you can dismiss from militia and self-defense forces to attend university. You should contact to your unit to carry out procedures.

Best regards!