Criteria of Vietnam People’s Army officers

According to Article 12 of the Law on Vietnam People’s Army Officers 1999, general criteria of Vietnam People’s Army officers include:

1. Being politically steadfast, absolutely loyal to the Fatherland and people, the Communist Party of Vietnam and the State of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; having the spirit of high revolutionary vigilance, being ready to fight, make sacrifice and fulfill all assigned tasks;

2. Having revolutionary virtues; being industrious, thrifty, incorruptible, upright, devoted and impartial; being exemplary in observing the lines and under-takings of the Party as well as policies and laws of the State; promoting democracy, strictly maintaining the army disciplines; respect and unite with people, with comrades-in arms; being trusted by the mass;

3. Having the political and military qualifications and the capability to creatively apply Marxism-Leninism, the Ho Chi Minh thoughts, the Party’s and State’s lines, viewpoints and policies to the task of building the entire-people defense as well as the people’s army; having knowledge about the cultural, economic, social, legal and other matters; having the capability to carry out practical activities, meeting the requirements of the assigned tasks; having graduated from the training programs prescribed for each post;

4. Having a clear life story, ages and health suited to the officers’ posts and ranks.

The specific criteria for each officer’s post are stipulated by the competent authorities.

View more: The Law on Vietnam People’s Army Officers 1999 was promulgated on December 21, 2999 and effective from April 01, 2000.

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