On August 2 and 5, 1964, Squadron 3, Battalion 135 of Torpedo Boats (the predecessor of Brigade 172, Naval Region 3) bravely drove the American destroyer Maddox out of our country's waters, achieving the first victory of the Vietnam People's Navy and the people of the North. Promoting that tradition of "Determination to Fight - Determination to Win", today generations of officers and soldiers of Brigade 172 have constantly made efforts, strived to train well, and had strict discipline. The People's Army Electronic Newspaper introduces some training images of the unit:

The fleet of Brigade 172, Naval Region 3, performs a mission at sea.

The 172nd Brigade's fleet trains for combat readiness at sea.

Torpedo firing practice at sea.

Observe and detect targets at sea.

Officers and soldiers of Squadron 315, Brigade 172, Naval Region 3 train to prepare torpedoes.

Store weapons on board after training.

Meticulously preserve every detail, ensuring good technical condition of equipment.

Rear Admiral Pham Manh Hung, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of the Navy, inspected combat readiness at Brigade 172.

Colonel Nguyen Thien Quan, Commander of Naval Region 3, inspected training at Brigade 172.

Maintain strict combat readiness.

New soldiers visit and learn combat training on ships of Brigade 172, Naval Region 3.

VU HUONG - DUC TUAN - HOANG DIEU (perform)

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