National Defence Journal

Sunday, March 22, 2026, 01:01 (GMT+7)

The art of “point encirclement for reinforcement ambush” in Operation Bu Prang - Duc Lap of 1969

Sunday, September 29, 2024, 20:49 (GMT+7)
Operation Bu Prang - Duc Lap was a small-scale offensive in the strategic region of Central Highlands. Despite logistical difficulties, our troops participating in the Operation achieved high combat performance, thanks to the creative application of the unique military tactic of “point encirclement for reinforcement ambush.” This success contributed to the failure of the enemy’s plan to replace US forces with the Saigon regime’s regular troops on the battlefield

A distinct demonstration of the art of encirclement in Route 9 - Khe Sanh Campaign of 1968

Monday, July 31, 2023, 15:11 (GMT+7)
Over half a century ago, to realise a strategic diversion action in preparation for the General Offensive and Uprising of 1968 throughout the South, we launched a large-scale combined arms offensive campaign at the Khe Sanh - Route 9 and achieved a great victory. The Campaign left behind valuable experiences in military art, among which the distinct feature was the art of encircling and cutting off the enemy.

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Building a revolutionary, regular, elite, modern People’s Army capable of playing a core role in developing strong, modern all-people national defence closely linked with people’s security and “people’s hearts and minds posture”

The Military Party Organisation delegation expresses its high consensus with the draft Documents submitted to the 14th National Party Congress. These draft Documents have been prepared meticulously, comprehensively; they have profoundly summarised practical experience, identified breakthrough, pioneering strategic orientations, and affirmed the resolve and aspirations of the entire Party, people, and Military in the era of national rise