Latest officers’ ranks and grades system of Vietnam

1. Latest officers’ ranks and grades system of Vietnam

According to Article 10 of the Law on Vietnam People’s Army Officers 1999, the military rank system of officers consists of three levels, twelve levels:

- The company officer’s rank includes four grades

Second lieutenant;

Lieutenant;

Senior lieutenant;

Captain.

- The field officer’s rank includes four grades:

Major;

Lieutenant colonel;

Senior lieutenant colonel;

Colonel.

- The general rank include four grades:

Major general, naval rear-admiral;

Lieutenant general, naval vice-admiral;

Senior lieutenant general, naval admiral;

General.

Latest officers’ ranks and grades system of Vietnam (Source: Internet)

2. Criteria of officers in Vietnam

Article 12 of the Law on Vietnam People’s Army Officers 1999 stipulates the standards of military officers as follows:

- General criteria:

+ 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;

+ 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;

+ 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;

+ Having 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.

3. Service ages of officers in Vietnam

Pursuant to Article 13 of the Law on Vietnam People’s Army Officers 1999 (amended by Clause 3, Article 1 of the Law on Vietnam People’s Army Officers amended 2008), the maximum age limits for active officers and reserve officers are stipulated as follows:

- According to officers’ ranks

The company rank: male 46, female 46;

Major: male 48, female 48;

Lieutenant colonel: male 51, female 51;

Senior lieutenant colonel: male 54, female 54;

Colonel: male 57, female 55;

The general rank: male 60, female 55

The maximum age limits for leading and commanding officers of technical, professional, regional army and reserve units may be higher than those of the corresponding posts stipulated in this Clause, but must not be 5 years older. For special cases, the officers’ service may extend beyond the age limits for class-two reserve officers.

- The maximum age limit of officers holding commanding and managing positions of units specified at Points a, b, c, d, dd, e and g, Clause 1, Article 11 shall be prescribed by the Minister of National Defense but not exceed the maximum age limit of officers specified above.

Nhu Mai

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