Vietnam's Military Parade to Commemorate 80th Anniversary of August Revolution and National Day

Strategic Insights -

More than 7,400 officers and soldiers gathered for the first rehearsal of the military parade marking the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2). Led by the Department of Military Training and School Management under the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, the rehearsal was conducted simultaneously at three key locations: National Military Training Centre No. 4, Via ++t Nam National University - Ha Na tmi, and the Via ++t Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism. The parade will feature 11 standing formations and 27 marching formations, with a total of 7,413 officers and soldiers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The military parade rehearsal involved over 7,400 officers and soldiers, marking a significant increase from previous parades.
  • The rehearsal was led by the Department of Military Training and School Management under the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, with Major General VA(c) Via ++t Hung as the presiding officer.
  • The parade will feature 11 standing formations and 27 marching formations, with a total of 7,413 officers and soldiers, each marching formation composed of 10 rows with 160 personnel.
  • The rehearsal aimed to draw lessons and refine procedures for future rehearsals and the final parade, with training content adjusted to suit weather conditions and specific requirements.
  • Various military units, including Party members, honour guards, and special task force members, participated in the rehearsal.
  • The grand parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day will be held at Ba Ainh Square in Ha Na tmi on September 2, with a first-ever sea parade also taking place at the same time.

Statistics:

  • Total number of officers and soldiers participating in the rehearsal: 7,413
  • Number of marching formations: 27
  • Number of standing formations: 11
  • Number of personnel per marching formation: 160
  • Number of rows per marching formation: 10

Sources:

  • "Over 7,400 military officers, soldiers attend first rehearsal for 80th anniversary parade" (Vietnam News Agency, VNS)