A day in the army for new recruits
(Baonghean.vn) - This year, Regiment 764 received 180 new recruits, coming from all 21 districts, cities and towns in the province. In the first days of military service, the new recruits had to get used to a new lifestyle that was completely different from their normal lives.
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| At exactly 5:30 a.m., the first thing soldiers must do is fold their blankets and mosquito nets at right angles according to military regulations. Photo: Duc Anh |
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| Before training, new recruits will read newspapers to learn about domestic and international information. Photo: Duc Anh |
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| New recruit Tran Tuan Linh is from Tan Ky district. Before joining the army, he worked as a bartender in Bac Ninh. During his recent enlistment, he volunteered to write an application to join the army. Linh shared: The first days were really confusing because I had to eat, sleep, and practice according to the prescribed schedule, but I will try my best to complete them. I really like the military environment because it will train me to be more disciplined and have a stronger will, which will be better for my future life. Photo: Duc Anh |
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| The soldiers all felt proud when they first wore the green military uniform with the star on their ranks. Photo: Duc Anh |
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| New recruits are instructed on how to fold their hats according to military regulations. Photo: Duc Anh |
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| In the early days, new recruits are trained in the simplest movements such as attention, rest, stand up, sit down, walk steadily... Photo: Duc Anh |
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| These are basic movements but many young soldiers are still a bit clumsy. Photo: Duc Anh |
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| Training to get familiar with simple weapons. Photo: Duc Anh |
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| Very nervous, excited and tense. Photo: Duc Anh |
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| After training at the training ground, the new recruits took notes on what they had learned. Photo: Duc Anh |
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| At exactly 11:30 am, the new recruits enter lunchtime. Photo: Duc Anh |
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| Meals must be nutritious enough for new recruits to be in good health and be well trained. Photo: Duc Anh |
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| To have more nutritious meals, the new recruits work together to increase production. The work is not hard but gives the recruits many interesting experiences during their military service. Photo: Duc Anh |
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| After a hard day of training, the late afternoon is the time for young soldiers to have fun together, to share their personal lives with new friends. To help new soldiers feel secure and mentally strong in the first days of getting used to the military environment, the officers in charge of training must always be close, intimate, and care for each soldier like a brother, a close friend. Photo: Duc Anh |
