Present at Regiment 244, under the hot sun of the last days of historic April, we saw the officers and soldiers of the unit still full of enthusiasm and enthusiasm for training. The unit was divided into many training points for various subjects such as: explosives, grenade throwing, and shooting.

At the training sites, not only company officers but also Battalion and Regiment commanders were present to inspect and guide the soldiers. At the AK submachine gun shooting training site, lesson 1 of Platoon 3, Company 1, New Soldier Training Battalion (Regiment 244), after the command of the Platoon Leader, the entire formation simultaneously performed the movements of standing, raising the gun, aiming and pulling the trigger, the main points and movements of each comrade were quite proficient.

Private La Ngoc Chien, Squad 12, Platoon 3, Company 1, diligently practices AK submachine gun shooting.

Private La Ngoc Chien, Squad 12 expressed: “During the training process of shooting AK submachine guns, thanks to the attention and enthusiastic help of cadres at all levels, my teammates and I have improved both in terms of courage and shooting techniques through each training session. The posture of the hands and feet is coordinated rhythmically, the gun and the person form a unified, solid block; correctly performing the key movements of pressing the cheek, leaning the shoulder, holding the breath, and pulling the trigger”. Chien also firmly affirmed to us: “I will practice very skillfully, cherishing the results of the shooting test through the upcoming 3-position combined shooting session. Strive to achieve good results in the 3-explosion test to end the training course”.

Private Nguyen Hoang Phuc, Squad 2, Platoon 4, is performing the long-distance grenade throwing event.

Not far from the shooting training location of Platoon 3, at Platoon 4, Company 2, New Soldier Training Battalion (Regiment 244) the training content of throwing grenades to hit the target is carried out. Private Nguyen Hoang Phuc, Platoon 2, Platoon 4 shared: “Training to throw grenades to hit the target is always carried out at high intensity, in hot weather conditions like this, making us lose a lot of energy, but we are not discouraged. When practicing the training content, we always determine that we are entering a real battle, so each individual brings out their full potential, from mastering weapons and equipment to performing the key points, movements and having a stable mentality, calmly handling situations well during the training process. After days of "overcoming the sun" on the training ground, practicing together, we are determined to complete the content to achieve the set goals and requirements”.

Soldiers enthusiastically practice explosives techniques.

Regiment 244 (Quang Ninh Provincial Military Command) actively and well prepared to participate in the New Soldiers Sports Festival 2025 organized by Military Region 3, striving to achieve high results.

Talking to us, Lieutenant Colonel Dinh Kien, Commander of Regiment 244 (Quang Ninh Provincial Military Command) said: “In the past time, along with focusing on training the content of 3 explosions, the unit also focused on doing well the preparation and organizing training on infantry combat techniques, political education, logistics and technical work to participate in the new soldier training competition organized by Military Region 3 taking place in mid-May, with the highest sense of responsibility, striving to achieve high results.

Believing that with their efforts and active training, the new soldiers of Regiment 244 (Quang Ninh Provincial Military Command) will confidently strive to complete the 3 explosions and the contents of the New Soldiers Sports Festival in 2025. This is the basis and foundation for the new soldiers to complete their training tasks and later return to their units to perform well all assigned tasks.

Article and photos: VAN DAM