In 2022, Nghe An will have 3,306 citizens joining the army.

On the afternoon of February 15, under the chairmanship of Senior Lieutenant Colonel Phan Dai Nghia - Commander of the Provincial Military Command, the Provincial Military Command held an online conference to inspect the preparations for the 2022 Military Handover Ceremony.

In 2022, Nghe An province was assigned by the Government, Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Public Security, and Military Region 4 a target of 3,394 citizens joining the army. Of which, 3,150 citizens joined the Army (an increase of 50 citizens compared to 2021) and 244 citizens joined the Police. With health indicators of type 1 and type 2 reaching 75% or higher; university and college graduates reaching 5% or higher; high school graduates reaching 65% or higher...

To prepare well for the 2022 military enlistment day,Nghe An Provincial Military Commandhas directed the Military Commands of districts, cities and towns to closely coordinate with local agencies and sectors to promote propaganda and dissemination of legal education on military service. Conduct source screening, organize initial medical examinations and health check-ups to ensure quality. Local Military Service Councils have closely coordinated with medical centers and hospitals to arrange a team of qualified doctors and medical staff to meet the requirements of the task in the face of the extremely complicated developments of the Covid-19 epidemic.

Overview of the conference. Photo: Hoang Anh

Up to now, 3,306 citizens have been recruited into the Army, accounting for 105% (including: 3,150 official citizens; 156 reserve citizens; In 2022, there will be 751 applications for citizens to volunteer to join the army...).

At the conference, the units reported on some contents about preparations for the 2022 Military Service Handover Ceremony, selection results, finalizing military numbers...

Lieutenant Colonel Phan Dai Nghia - Commander of the Provincial Military Command concluded at the conference. Photo: Hoang Anh

Concluding the conference, Lieutenant Colonel Phan Dai Nghia, Commander of the Provincial Military Command, directed agencies and units to do a good job of coordinating and cooperating with the forces transferring and receiving soldiers. Continue to promote propaganda on all mass media and visual propaganda using banners, billboards, posters, etc. Strengthen inspection, review and resolve problems, especially newly arising problems; Strictly manage the number of citizens who have finalized their military numbers.

Faced with the complicated developments of the Covid-19 epidemic, the Commander of the Provincial Military Command requested agencies and units to closely coordinate with health agencies, hospitals, local departments and branches to drastically implement epidemic prevention and control measures; organize the second and third vaccinations, ensure good health for citizens joining the army as well as epidemic prevention and control work at military enlistment locations. Ensure the 2022 Military Assignment Ceremony takes place safely, in accordance with the Covid-19 epidemic situation./.

Hoang Anh