Navy Service organizes a parade of armed forces at sea

In a solemn and proud atmosphere marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, on the morning of September 2, at the Cam Ranh sea area (Khanh Hoa Province), the Navy Service presided over a parade of the armed forces at sea, with the participation of the Vietnam People's Navy, the Vietnam Coast Guard, the Border Guard, the Standing Militia Fleet, along with many modern vehicles and equipment.

DHC6 aircraft formations and Ka28 anti-submarine helicopters, together with missile ship squadrons, joined the parade at sea. Photo: Navy Service

Rear Admiral Nguyen Van Bach, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of the Navy, commanded the parade forces at sea from aboard the command ship 015 – Tran Hung Dao. Also present were Major General Tran Ngoc Huu, Deputy Commander of the Border Guard; senior officials of the Vietnam Coast Guard Command; and representatives from agencies and units of the participating forces.

Rear Admiral Nguyen Van Bach, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of the Navy Service, commands the parade forces at sea. Photo: Navy Service

At the same time as the flag-raising ceremony at Ba Dinh Square, naval vessels and aircraft in the parade conducted the national flag salute at sea. The image of the red flag flying over the sea was a symbol of resilience, national pride, and a reaffirmation of the responsibility to inherit and uphold the heroic traditions of earlier generations.

A Border Guard ship formation participates in the parade at sea. Photo: Navy Service

Next, the command ship reviewed the parade formations at sea, in the following order: the DHC6 seaplane squadron, Ka28 anti-submarine helicopters, multi-purpose rescue ships, and support vessels of the Vietnam People's Navy, the Standing Militia Fleet; SPA-4207 patrol boats of the Border Guard, DN-2000-class multi-purpose patrol ships of Fisheries Surveillance and the Vietnam Coast Guard, TT-400T gunboats, 12418 and 1241RE missile ships, Kilo 636 submarines, 159-class anti-submarine frigates, and Gepard 3.9 missile frigates of the Vietnam People's Navy.

A Vietnam Coast Guard ship formation participates in the parade at sea. Photo: Navy Service

To affirm the close coordination, capabilities, and mastery of technical equipment by the armed forces at sea, right after the review by the command ship, the formations began deploying into various tactical formations such as the "A" shape, the "V" shape, and the diamond.

A Kilo 636 submarine formation participates in the parade at sea. Photo: Navy Service

In the "A" formation, heavily armed ships, command ships, combat ships, transport ships, and support vessels were arranged according to their capabilities and combat efficiency. This formation was used to destroy enemy forces, increase defensive capacity against attacks from the air, sea, and undersea, and firmly protect maritime sovereignty.

A parade formation at sea. Photo: Navy Service

In the "V" formation, reconnaissance ships, heavily armed vessels, transport ships, support vessels, and command ships were positioned according to combat principles. This formation enhanced target detection, improved the ability to destroy enemy forces, and allowed readiness to respond promptly to enemy attacks, ensuring no passivity or surprise in any situation.

A parade formation at sea. Photo: Navy Service The diamond formation, commonly used during sea maneuvers, improved command and coordination in combat, enabling the destruction of forces directly threatening our ships, protecting important vessels, countering surprise attacks from air and sea, enhancing navigational safety, clearing minefields, and complicating enemy operations.

A parade formation at sea. Photo: Navy Service

The naval parade painted a majestic scene, showcasing the combined strength of the all-people national defense and people's security posture at sea. It also conveyed a powerful message of a peace-loving Vietnam, steadfast and persistent in defending the sacred sovereignty of its seas and islands. At the same time, it was a source of honor and pride as a driving force for generations of officers and soldiers of the naval armed forces to follow in the footsteps of their predecessors, firmly safeguarding the nation's maritime sovereignty and contributing to the building of a strong, prosperous nation advancing confidently in the new era.

By: Van Duong

Translated by: Trieu Ngan - Minho