First Battle Victory - The Result of Political and Spiritual Strength
(Baonghean) - 50 years ago, the Vietnam People's Navy (VPA) fought bravely, together with the army and people of the North, to achieve the first victory on August 2 and 5, 1964. The historical significance and lessons learned from the first victory on August 2 and 5, 1964 still hold true and have a strong vitality in the cause of protecting the sovereignty of the sea and islands of today's marine soldiers.
(Baonghean) - 50 years ago, the Vietnam People's Navy (VPA) fought bravely, together with the army and people of the North, to achieve the first victory on August 2 and 5, 1964. The historical significance and lessons learned from the first victory on August 2 and 5, 1964 still hold true and have a strong vitality in the cause of protecting the sovereignty of the sea and islands of today's marine soldiers.
In the first victory, the Vietnam People's Navy (VPA) bravely and steadfastly drove the American destroyer Ma Doc out of the northern sea; together with other forces, shot down 8 planes, damaged many others, and captured the pilot Lieutenant I. Anveret. The first victory was contributed by the predecessor units of Naval Region 1, namely the 3rd Torpedo Boat Squadron - Battalion 135 (now Squadron 135, Brigade 170) and other predecessor units of the Region. This was a victory of political strength and the spirit of the entire nation. It symbolized the spirit of bravery, intelligence, creativity, and determination to defeat the enemy equipped with modern weapons when they recklessly violated our country's waters and airspace of the Navy. This was a victory that resonated loudly in the world, once again affirming the indomitable will of the Vietnamese people, a small but unyielding nation, daring to fight, knowing how to fight and determined to defeat the American invaders.
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| Heroic Squad 7 chased away the Madoc ship that violated Vietnam's waters. Photo: Archive |
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Naval Region 1 was established on October 26, 1975, with the task of managing the sea area from Mong Cai to Mui Doc - Deo Ngang. During nearly 40 years of construction, fighting, and growing, Naval Region 1 was awarded by the Party and State with the Third Class Military Exploit Medal, 1 First Class Victory Medal, 1 Second Class Feat Medal, and 1 Third Class Fatherland Protection Medal. 6 collectives currently under the Region's payroll were awarded the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces (including Squadron 7, Squadron 135, Engineer Company 8, ships HQ201, HQ202, and HQ203). During the process of building, fighting, winning, and growing, generations of officers and soldiers of Naval Region 1 have made great efforts, overcome difficulties, trained well, had strict discipline, and were ready to fight.
In the coming time, the situation in the East Sea will continue to have complicated developments; the requirements and tasks of building the Navy, Naval Region 1 "Revolutionary, disciplined, elite, modern" are posing very high demands, requiring each officer and soldier to continue to strive to rise up, promote the tradition of winning the first battle, the spirit of "dare to fight, know how to fight and determined to win" into concrete actions, build a clean and strong Party organization, a strong unit in all aspects, and excellently complete all assigned tasks. First of all, focus on implementing well the political and ideological work, attach importance to educating the Party's directives and resolutions, especially the Central Resolution 4 (Session X) on "Vietnam's Sea Strategy to 2020"; Central Resolution 8 (Session XI) on "Homeland Protection Strategy in the New Situation"; ... building absolute loyalty to the Party, the Fatherland, the people and the socialist regime, being ready to fight and sacrifice to protect the sovereignty of the sea and islands of the Fatherland. Focusing on improving the leadership capacity and fighting strength of Party organizations and Party members. Combining inspection and supervision of Party organizations and Party members with overcoming weaknesses and weak points after self-criticism and criticism according to Resolution 4 of the Central Committee (11th tenure). Promoting the study and following of Ho Chi Minh's moral example and implementing the Campaign "Promoting tradition, dedicating talent, worthy of the title of Uncle Ho's soldiers - Navy soldiers". Regularly encouraging officers and soldiers to improve their qualifications and combat readiness, and capacity to manage sea areas. Strictly maintaining forces and means on duty according to regulations. Organizing practice to master combat plans; training according to the motto "Basic, practical, solid", making a strong breakthrough in training "Basic - mastering weapons and technical equipment". Closely combine training with political education and management, discipline training, and ensure absolute safety in all activities of the unit. Carry out well the work of ensuring logistics and techniques for tasks. Breakthrough in "Improving the quality of nutrition and health care for soldiers, completing the planning of barracks, developing housing and residential land funds". Promote increased production towards the coast and the sea and the movement "The Army logistics sector follows Uncle Ho's teachings". Promote internal strength to build environmental landscapes, improve the material and spiritual life of soldiers. Effectively carry out the Campaign "Manage and exploit weapons and equipment well, durably, safely, economically and safely in traffic", break through in "Building a disciplined and mastery of weapons and technical equipment". Promote the movement to promote initiatives, improve techniques, self-repair equipment, ensure weapons and equipment always work well, ready to perform tasks. Closely coordinate with local Party committees and authorities to maintain political security and order and safety in the stationed area, contributing to building a strong local political base and safe units.
The victory in the first battle on August 2 and 5, 1964 has great historical significance, and will forever be a lesson and a glorious tradition of the Vietnam People's Navy and the army and people of the North. The 50th anniversary of the Traditional Day of Victory in the First Battle is not only an opportunity for each of us to review the tradition, honor and pride of the previous generations, but also an opportunity for us to sharpen our will and determination, actively study, improve our professional, technical and tactical skills, master our weapons and equipment, be highly combat-ready, know how to creatively apply Vietnamese military art to new conditions, transform the will and determination of "dare to fight, know how to fight and be determined to fight the American invaders" of the victory in the first battle to win against all plots and calculations of hostile forces, firmly protect the sovereignty of the sea, islands and sacred continental shelf of the Fatherland.
Colonel Pham Van Vung
(Political Commissar of Naval Region 1 Command)
