The maturation process of a new recruit.

From young men who had just left school, far from their families, and were bewildered entering the military environment with many challenges ahead, but with the help and dedicated guidance of officers at all levels, the new recruits of Regiment 3 have now been equipped with knowledge of military traditions and some skills of a revolutionary soldier.

Under the scorching May sun, yet on the training ground... During the "three explosions" test segment of the 7th Battalion, 3rd Regiment, the new recruits remained very confident, demonstrating their prowess with concrete results. Looking at their sun-tanned, sturdy faces as they stepped into position for shooting, grenade throwing, and explosive handling tests, we could clearly see the maturity of each soldier.

Having completed the kneeling shooting exercise with 28 points, Private Cut Bun Than, a soldier of Company 1, Battalion 7, excitedly said: “Achieving this result is the culmination of my own efforts in training and the dedicated support of officers at all levels. In the future, I will strive to complete all tasks well, so as to be worthy of the support of officers at all levels and the trust of my family.”

Private Cụt Bún Thăn is known to be of the Khơ Mú ethnic group, originally from Kỳ Sơn district, Nghệ An province. His enlistment marked his first time leaving his village to live in a collective environment. Therefore, in the early days in the unit, partly due to homesickness and unfamiliarity with the collective environment and unit regulations, absorbing the training content was extremely difficult for him. However, with the dedicated guidance, encouragement, and instruction of the officers, Thăn has now become an exemplary individual in the training and discipline of his platoon.

Not only Than, but also other new recruits in Battalion 7 shared stories of their early days in the military. Most of these soldiers were away from home for the first time; many had never held a hoe or shovel before. However, after training and participating in agricultural activities and livestock farming, they now all know how to cultivate land, grow vegetables, and raise livestock. Private Vi Quang Huy, a soldier in Company 2, Battalion 7, shared: “In the beginning, I felt constrained by the strict rules and regulations, but with the guidance and mentorship of officers at all levels, I gradually got used to it. Along with that, I've become more fully aware of and very proud of the traditions of the nation, the army, and the unit.”

To help new recruits gradually mature, the Party Committee of Regiment 3 and the subordinate Party Committees and Party branches of units responsible for training new recruits issued resolutions specifically on the implementation of training tasks; commanders at all levels invested in and updated training models and lecture diagrams; officers received training and professional development and were always enthusiastic in each subject and lecture. Along with that, the officers always upheld the spirit of solidarity between officers and soldiers, being close, attentive, sharing, and providing dedicated assistance, thereby helping new recruits adapt to the military environment and acquire basic military knowledge and life skills. Captain Ha Thanh Xuan, Political Officer of Battalion 7, said: “The closeness and sharing of officers at all levels is extremely important, helping new recruits feel more confident and open up about their concerns in life. To achieve this, platoon and squad officers must effectively implement the ‘three together’ principle (eating together; living together; studying, training, and living together), and be ready to help and share with the soldiers.”

In addition, the new recruit training units at Regiment 3 organized many activities to help new recruits quickly integrate, gain confidence, and mature in the military environment. Activities such as organizing visits to the traditional house for soldiers; youth forums and seminars; cultural and artistic exchanges; assigning officers to mentor and assist soldiers with difficult circumstances or special needs; all contributed to fostering enthusiasm and confidence among the new recruits. Furthermore, mass organizations collaborated with the unit to organize programs to "boost morale" for the soldiers, such as: "Water for the Training Ground," "Sewing Soldiers' Uniforms," ​​and "Meals of Love"...

Lieutenant Colonel Dang Quoc Anh, Political Commissar of Regiment 3, affirmed: “After three months of study and training, the new recruits of the unit have learned how to work scientifically , doing their assigned tasks at the right time; supporting and helping each other; showing love and responsibility towards their comrades; and being sociable and open in resolving relationships. In addition, the new recruits also know how to handle situations during training and daily life such as: providing first aid for sunstroke, heatstroke, drowning, bandaging, and transporting the wounded; engaging in agricultural production to support their lives; and their awareness and self-discipline have significantly improved.”

The road ahead in the military is still fraught with difficulties, but with the help and support of officers at all levels, the new recruits of Regiment 3 are determined to confidently complete all tasks, thereby marking a significant step in the all-round maturity of their youth.

Text and photos: PHUNG NGOC

Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/quoc-phong-an-ninh/xay-dung-quan-doi/buoc-truong-thanh-cua-chien-si-moi-728071