This is an inspection to assess the actual level of organization, training methods of officers and the ability to use weapons and technical equipment in the establishment as well as the postures and movements of soldiers, as a basis for drawing experience for training in the following years.

The content of the 3 explosions includes: Wrapping techniques; explosives; throwing grenades at long range and hitting targets hidden and visible during the day with AK submachine guns. After the training period, the new soldiers all have a firm grasp of the theory, are proficient in the movements, perform the correct techniques, apply the movements quickly and accurately, ensuring absolute safety. Thanks to the good preparation of human resources and facilities, the new soldiers enter the test with a calm and confident mentality, strictly following the discipline of the training ground.

In order to better serve the content of the 3-explosion test for new soldiers, in the past time, the Board of Directors of Base 2, Border Guard College has done a good job of leading and directing units and specialized agencies to do a good job of preparing training grounds and training grounds, ensuring the conditions of facilities, weapons and equipment; focusing on training to improve the ability to practice key points and movements; strengthening political and ideological education, building determination for new soldiers.

Lieutenant Colonel Do Duc Thieu, Battalion Commander of Training Battalion 1, said: The "3 explosions" test is one of the key contents of the training of new soldiers; especially, many rules and procedures must be followed to ensure strict safety, so psychological preparation, preparation of the training ground and training for units before the test are always focused on. The Party Committee and the Battalion Command have thoroughly grasped and directed the two training companies to ensure the motto "basic, practical, solid"; comprehensive training, focusing on improving techniques and tactics, combined with training for health, courage and formal style. Before entering the live ammunition test, the units organized segmented and combined shooting so that soldiers could get used to the explosions, build a strong mentality, and at the same time draw lessons for each soldier and the entire unit.

No longer as bewildered as in the early days, now, after a period of training in the army, the new soldiers are all strong and mature. After 3 months of training, the soldiers have mastered the techniques, basic movements, grasped the conditions for testing shooting and throwing exercises, and trained their spirit, courage, and style. During the testing process, the new soldiers have mastered the knowledge they have been equipped with; practiced the correct techniques, remained calm and confident, completed the test content well, and strictly followed the orders of the commander on the training ground. This is an important step in the maturity of the new soldiers, creating a premise for the soldiers to successfully complete their tasks in the coming time.

At the training ground of Minh Dam Regiment (Ba Ria - Vung Tau), the unit arranged all the materials, targets and boards according to regulations, close to the shooting conditions. The slogans, flags, and propaganda boards along with the spirit of "calm, confident, determined to shoot well" seemed to add strength to cheer and encourage the soldiers to compete for the highest results. Completing his shooting series with 76 points, achieving excellent results, Private Lu Cong Bang, Platoon 7, Training Company 2 shared: "The first time my segmental shooting test results only met the requirements; but after that shooting, with the guidance, instruction, and training of commanders at all levels, I learned the lesson that I must be calm to achieve the highest results".

Honored to receive the award for good shooting in this shooting test, Private Nguyen Tien Trung, Platoon 5, Training Company 2, who scored 82 points, expressed: “After 2 practice shooting sessions, I have gained a lot of experience and a stable mentality. Therefore, when entering the test, I calmly took aim and finished each shot accurately. I am very happy and proud to receive the award for good shooting from the unit command. This is the motivation that helps me strive to complete the assigned tasks well.”

At the end of the 2-day inspection, the two training battalions of Base 2, Border Guard College achieved excellent results in grenade throwing and fair results in shooting; the unit ensured absolute safety of people and weapons, which is the motivation to successfully complete the technical inspection of packaging and explosives in the coming time.

This three-explosion test is the basis for the unit to properly evaluate the capacity, training level of the staff and the practical ability of the new soldiers. The three months of training for new soldiers passed quickly, on the faces of the new soldiers there was no longer the confusion like on the first day of enlistment, the sun and wind of the training ground helped the young men in their eighteens and twenties to become more and more resilient. The knowledge gained from the basic training content, especially the techniques of shooting, throwing grenades and making explosives, is a valuable asset that helps the new soldiers to be confident when they join the new unit and will always complete the assigned tasks well.

Article and photos: LUONG BINH