Therefore, the author decides to select the topic: "Improving the quality of disciplinary education for non-commissioned officers and soldiers at local units of the Vietnam People's Army
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Discipline is one of the fundamental factors making up thearmy's fighting power Improving the quality of educating militarydiscipline is an indispensable issue of regularity in the cause ofbuilding and promoting the army's fighting strength Non-commissioned officers and soldiers at the grassroots units are a largeforce, directly fulfilling training tasks, fighting readiness and theFatherland protection The quality of disciplinary education for non-commissioned officers and soldiers at grassroots units plays a role ofgreat significance, directly shaping their discipline and observanceacts; reduce the rate of disciplinary violations at grassroots units;contribute to improving the quality of non-commissioned officers andsoldiers’ political thought, ethics and lifestyle
In recent years, the quality of disciplinary education for commissioned officers, soldiers and observance of discipline hasbeen greatly improved with significant achievements thanks to theattention, leadership and direction of the party committees, partyorganizations and commanders at all levels At present, due to theimpact of the fourth industrial revolution taking place more and morepowerful; economic globalization and deeper and deeperinternational integration; the resistance of hostile forces to "politicizethe army"; negative impacts of market economy on the contrary;complex developments in the situation of the world, the region andthe country; request military missions in the new situation; thesituation of management, education, training and observance ofdiscipline of non-commissioned officers and soldiers at the grassrootsunits in our Army is still weak and inadequate Thus, improving thequality of disciplinary education for military personnel in general, fornon-commissioned officers and soldiers at grassroots units inparticular is considered as one of the fundamental, essential andurgent tasks, contributing to the successful implementation of theParty's policy: to build a revolutionary, regular and elite Vietnam
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However, there are certain shortcomings and weaknesses inresponse to the requirements of the practice of military construction,building a strong and comprehensive base unit, in improving thequality of disciplinary education for non-commissioned officers andsoldiers such as: some educational subjects’ awareness, responsibilityand capacity on this issue are inadequate; some contents, forms andmethods of disciplinary education for non-commissioned officers andsoldiers are not appropriate and effective; some non-commissionedofficers and soldiers’ awareness, attitude, motivation and self-discipline are not guaranteed Notably, one of the current disturbingissues is the increase in the seriousness of negative phenomena, law-breaking cases and the discipline of non-commissioned officers andsoldiers such as suicide; robbery, murder; rape; lot lottery andgambling; install debt signing, loan sharking, etc All of these issuesrequire the urgent need to improve the quality of educating disciplinefor non-commissioned officers and soldiers at local units
Therefore, the author decides to select the topic: "Improving the quality of disciplinary education for non-commissioned officers and soldiers at local units of the Vietnam People's Army today" as his doctoral
Tasks
Giving an overview of the thesis-related research situation.Clarifying the nature and the factors deciding the quality ofdisciplinary education for non-commissioned officers and soldiers atthe local units of the Vietnam People's Army
Trang 3Assessing the current situation and clarifying the issues to improvethe quality of disciplinary education for non-commissioned officers andsoldiers at the local units of the Vietnam People's Army today.
Proposing some basic solutions to improving the quality ofdisciplinary education for non-commissioned officers and soldiers atthe local units of the Vietnam People's Army today
3 Object and scope of the study
Object
The issue of improving the quality of disciplinary education fornon-commissioned officers and soldiers at local units of the infantrydivisions of the Vietnam People's Army
Scope
In terms of content: The thesis focuses on studying theoretical andpractical issues on improving the quality of disciplinary education fornon-commissioned officers and soldiers at local units of infantrydivisions in the northern region of the Vietnam People's Army
In terms of scope: The thesis’s participants are officers, commissioned officers and soldiers in a number of ground-basedinfantry units in the North Specifically, the infantry regiments werefull of troops: Division 3, Military Region 1; Division 316, MilitaryRegion 2; Division 395, Military Region 3; 312 Division, 1st Corps;Division 325, Corps 2; 301 Division, Hanoi High Command
non-In terms of time: From 2010 to the present
4 Theoretical, practical basis and methodology
Theoretical basis
The system of Marxism-Leninism’s views, Ho Chi Minh ideology,and the Communist Party's viewpoints on military construction ingeneral, discipline of the Army in particular; command system, militaryregulations and the thesis-related research results
Practical basis
The summary document, statistics of agencies and units of thecombined army in the Vietnam People's Army; results of surveys andactual surveys of the author on the situation of improving the quality
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of a number of infantry base units with enough troops in militaryzones and regional legions current north and figures in the 8th and the
9th Congress of Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union
Methodology
Methodology of dialectical materialism and historicalmaterialism, with some specific research methods are used such asgeneralization, abstraction, history and logic; systems and structures;analysis and synthesis; statistics, comparisons, the method of usingexperts, sociological surveys, etc These methods are usedsynchronously and flexibly, appropriate to each chapter and content
of the thesis
5 New contributions of the study
The thesis clarifies the concept of improving the quality ofdisciplinary education for non-commissioned officers and soldiers atlocal units of the Vietnam People's Army and the nature of this issue.The thesis generalizes and explains the factors regulating thequality of disciplinary education for non-commissioned officers atlocal units of the Vietnam People's Army
The thesis assesses the current situation and identifies the issues
of improving the quality of disciplinary education for commissioned officers and soldiers at local units of the VietnamPeople's Army today
non-The thesis proposes basic solutions to improving the quality ofdisciplinary education for non-commissioned officers and soldiers atlocal units of the Vietnam People's Army today
6 Theoretical and practical significance of the study
Theoretical significance: The results of the study contribute to
providing scientific arguments on improving the quality ofdisciplinary education for non-commissioned officers and soldiers atlocal units of the Vietnam People's Army today
Practical significance: The thesis can be used as references in
researching, teaching, educating and discipline training for
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7 The structure of the study
The thesis includes: Introduction, 4 chapters (10 periods),conclusion, a list of the thesis-related works, a list of references andappendices
Chapter 1 OVERVIEW OF THE THESIS-RELATED RESEARCH
SITUATION 1.1 Typical scientific works related to the thesis
1.1.1 Typical scientific works related to the concept of discipline and military discipline
Typically: "Educating discipline for Soviet Soldiers" by V V Culacop; "About defining the concept of "military self-discipline" by I.
N Vonkop; "Promoting self-discipline of the Vietnamese People's Army’s soldiers today" by Nguyen Van Tuan; "Some theoretical and practical issues about military discipline" by Nguyen Ngoc Phu;
"Resolving the relationship between democracy and discipline to promote the role of the contingent of cadres in the construction of our army today" by Nguyen Van Tai; "The relationship between promoting socialist democracy and strengthening discipline in the Vietnamese people's army today" by Nguyen Van Thanh; "Ho Chi Minh's ideology on discipline of the revolutionary army" by Nguyen Manh Huong; "The system of disciplined educational measures for cultural and artistic students in the army" by Pham Dinh Hoe; "Some basic solutions to preventing and overcoming serious violations of discipline in the army" by author Mai Van Ly; "Strict discipline in the grassroots party organization unit training, ready to fight in the army today" by Tran Ba Thanh; "Developing a culture of discipline for soldiers at local units in the army today" by Dao Huy Hiep;
"Causes of disciplinary violations in non-commissioned officers and soldiers - from the viewpoint of military psychology" by Pham Dinh Duyen; "Strengthening military discipline to fulfil all tasks" by author
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the authors give the concept of discipline and military discipline,confirming the position and the very important role of discipline inthe existence and development of the army These serve as vitalfoundations for this thesis
1.1.2 Typical scientific works related to discipline education and military discipline education
Here are typical works: "On discussing discipline in revolutionary army" by many authors; "Education in practice" by Makarenco; "Analysing the contradictions in the process of consolidating and strengthening the discipline of the Vietnam People's Army today" by Nguyen Thanh Long; "The general use of methods of educating disciplinary behaviour habits for officers' officers at military universities" by Pham Minh Thu; "Applying Ho Chi Minh's thought on military discipline to education and disciplining soldiers" by Ngo Van Quynh; "Continuing to educate law and military discipline for soldiers according to Ho Chi Minh ideology" by Trinh Minh Son; "Researching the process of organizing discipline education for students in military schools" by
Vu Quang Hai; "Combining education, practicing morality and discipline in the Vietnam People's Army" [137] by the Institute of
Social Sciences and Humanities, Ministry of Defense;
"Strengthening education and discipline management in the army" by Pham Hong Huong; "Strengthening the education, discipline management and safety assurance of military forces" by Truong
Minh Khai, etc by different ways of approaching, these works havediscussed and clarified many issues about discipline education andmilitary discipline education This is a valuable resource for theauthor to deepen his thesis
1.1.3 Typical scientific works related to improving the quality
of educating discipline in the military
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non-of special agents" by Dinh Hung Tuan; "Improving the quality non-of education, management and discipline training in units in the army
of Tang and Armour" by Pham Dinh Dung; "Improving the quality of legal dissemination and education in the army" by Nguyen Xuan Thu; "Measures to improve the quality of disciplinary awareness education for young enlisted young people at local units" by Bui Dang Doan and Nguyen Dang Loi; "Strengthening discipline, discipline, improving the strength of the army, meeting mission requirements" by Phan Van Giang, etc.
The above-mentioned scientific works have discussed manyissues and many aspects of improving the quality of disciplineeducation of subjects in the army From the perspective of research,these authors have introduced the concepts of improving disciplineeducation; point out the factors affecting the process of improving thequality of disciplinary education, and propose solutions to improvethe quality of disciplinary education This serves as an importantpremise for the author to selectively inherit in his thesis
1.2 Overview of the results of the published scientific works and the issues need further addressing in this thesis
1.2.1 Overview of the of the results of the published scientific works
First, the scientific works have mentioned, interpreted and
introduced the concepts of discipline and military discipline;discipline education; improve the quality of disciplined education ofsoldiers both at home and abroad with different approaches andresearch methods In terms of approach and method, the authorsaffirmed the great role of discipline, the discipline education work in
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Second, the scientific works have confirmed the existence of
discipline in all organizations in general and in the Vietnam People'sArmy in particular They have affirmed the position, the great andirreplaceable role of discipline in the fighting strength of the VietnamPeople's Army They also clarified the difference in the nature ofsocialist military discipline and bourgeois military discipline;affirming the superiority of the discipline of the revolutionary armywith the nature of "self-discipline and strictness"; affirming the need
to maintain and develop "self-discipline and strict" discipline in theVietnam People's Army
Third, the scientific works have analysed and clarified the
factors that positively and negatively affect the education, trainingand observance of military discipline, pointing out the advantages,limitations and shortcomings in the military education, training aswell as indicate requirements and basic solutions to promotingdiscipline in the Vietnam People's Army today
Fourth, the scientific works have clarified the significance and
the necessity to maintain, consolidate, strengthen, promote andimprove the quality of educating discipline in the Vietnam People'sArmy in the current period
1.2.2 The issues need further addressing in this thesis
In terms of theory, the thesis needs to clarify the nature and the
regulatory factors to improve the quality of disciplinary education fornon-commissioned officers and soldiers at grassroots People's Armyunits This is an important theoretical basis for PhD students to assessthe situation and propose solutions to improve the quality ofdisciplinary education for non-commissioned officers and soldiers atthe Army’s local units in today
In terms of practice, the thesis needs to use a combination of
different methods and methods, in which the main use is tosummarize practical methods, sociological investigation, analysis and
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of disciplinary education for non-commissioned officers and soldiers
at local units in the Vietnam People's Army today
In terms of solution, based on theoretical and practical issues, the
thesis needs to propose practical and effective solutions to improving thequality of disciplinary education for non-commissioned officers and soldiers
at local units in the Vietnam People's Army today
Conclusion of chapter 1
By giving an overview of the thesis-related research situation,the author identifies the issues that need further addressing regardingthree fields: theory, current situation and solution to improving thequality of educating discipline for non-commissioned officers andsoldiers at local units in the Vietnam People's Army today
Chapter 2 SOME THEORETICAL ISSUES ON IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATING DISCIPLINE FOR NON- COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS AT LOCAL UNITS OF THE VIETNAM PEOPLE’S ARMY
2.1 The reality of improving the quality of discipline education for non-commissioned officers and soldiers at local units of the Vietnam People's Army
2.1.1 The concept of discipline education and the quality of discipline education for non-commissioned officers and soldiers at local units of the Vietnam People's Army
* The concept of disciplinary education for non-commissioned officers and soldiers at local units of the Vietnam People's Army
The Vietnam People's Army’s discipline is defined as acomprehensive set of laws and regulations that force every soldier tostrictly abide by the basis of the revolutionary ideal of awareness andenlightenment to create a high unity in action, to ensure the Army topromote its strength, to fulfil its functions and tasks in everycondition, circumstance and situation
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at regimental-level units or the equivalent in the entire military
Accordingly, the thesis states that: Discipline education for non-commissioned officers and soldiers at local units of the Vietnam People's Army is a purposeful, well-organized, scientific process of employers to systematically communicate the laws of the State, the discipline of the army, the regulations of the units, the instructions and orders of the commander to non- commissioned officers and soldiers, which aims at formulating the capacity discipline and observance, ensuring that they fulfil their duties and tasks assigned in every situation.
The conceptual connotation is shown in the following points:
The purpose of discipline education for non-commissioned officers and soldiers are: to equip the basic knowledge of the
Constitution, the laws of the State, the commandments, rules andregulations of the army, the instructions and the orders of thecommander and the unit's regulations for non-commissioned officersand soldiers On that basis, it aims at raising non-commissioned officersand soldiers’ awareness, developing a sense of discipline observance andforming a habit of voluntary observing discipline of the army
The subjects of discipline education for non-commissioned officers and soldiers are: committees, commanders, agencies and
organizations, together with the contingent of officials at the grassrootsunits Of which, the most direct subjects are the team of platoonleaders, platoon officials, party committees, Party cells, commander ofthe company, party committee, battalion commander Non-commissioned officers and soldiers are the self-discipline subjects
The objects of discipline education are non-commissioned
officers and soldiers at local units Non-commissioned officers andsoldiers are both the subjects and the objects of discipline education The
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The content of discipline education for non-commissioned
officers and soldiers at local units shall comply with regulations andguidance of the General Staff Department and the GeneralDepartment of Politics, with comprehensive contents, both theoryand practice, with the motto: "Basic, practical, solid"
* The concept of discipline education quality for non-commissioned officers and soldiers at local units of the Vietnam People's Army
The thesis indicates: The quality of discipline education for non-commissioned officers and soldiers at local units of the Vietnam People's Army is the organic unity of the quality of the constituent elements (and participation) of a system, reflecting the role of this process in the change of non-commissioned officers and soldiers’ consciousness and discipline behaviour at different historical phases.
The quality of discipline education for non-commissionedofficers and soldiers at local units is made up by:
First, the quality of disciplinary subjects for non-commissioned
officers and soldiers: party committee, party organizations;organization of command; organizing Ho Chi Minh CommunistYouth Union; other organizations at the grassroots unit (Council ofsoldiers, trade unions, women, etc.); the units’ staff
Second, the quality of content, form and method of disciplinary
education for non-commissioned officers and soldiers
Third, the quality of conditions to ensure discipline education
for non-commissioned officers and soldiers
Fourth, the quality of the value system constitutes among the
factors aimed at transforming non-commissioned officers and soldiers’discipline awareness This factor directly regulating the quality of non-commissioned officers and soldiers’ disciplinary education
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of the Vietnam People's Army
The thesis defines: Improving the quality of disciplinary education for non-commissioned officers and soldiers at local units
of the Vietnam People's Army is the process of lawful impacts of entities that transform the structural elements, getting more qualitatively developed, creating a change in non-commissioned officers and soldiers’ discipline observance from spontaneous to self- awareness in certain historical phases.
The conceptual connotation is shown in the following points:
First, improving the quality of disciplinary education for
non-commissioned officers and soldiers at local units is the process oflawful impact of subjects
The subjects impacting on improving the quality of disciplineeducation for non-commissioned officers and soldiers at local unitsinclude: Party committees and commanders at all levels;organizations in the unit; political commissar, politician, commander.Non-commissioned officers and soldiers are the subjects of self-improvement and the quality of discipline education
The lawful impact of the impact subjects is a positive activity,proactively acting uniformly, in accordance with the laws ofawareness, in each training period of non-commissioned officers andsoldiers; suitable with the characteristics of the backgrounds,customs, regional and regional customs associated with thecharacteristics and specific task requirements of each unit, etc Thelegal impact of the self-raising - corporal officers and soldiers areactivities based on the orientation and guidance of external subjects,organizing their activities in a positive, self-conscious and creativeway to raise the quality of awareness and self-discipline compliance
Second, improving the quality of disciplinary education for
non-commissioned officers and soldiers at the grassroots unit is a higherprocess of transforming the quality of each constituent element and
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It is the higher quality transformation of disciplinaryeducational subjects; of content, form and method of disciplineeducation; of the disciplinary environment and favourable conditions
to improve the quality of disciplinary education for commissioned officers and soldiers and the higher transformationprocess on the level of awareness and behaviour of non-commissioned officers and soldiers in the observance of the laws ofthe State, the army’s discipline and the unit’s regulation
Third, improving the quality of disciplinary education for
non-commissioned officers and soldiers is a process of constantlyresolving the contradictions of each element and the conflictsbetween the elements that constitute the quality of disciplineeducation for non-commissioned officers, soldiers at local units
Fourth, improving the quality of disciplinary education for
non-commissioned officers and soldiers at grassroots units is specifiedthrough a relatively stable criteria system associated with therequirements of building unit units in each phase
The first criterion is that the subjects have right perception, high
responsibility, active and creative actions in improving the quality ofdisciplinary education for non-commissioned officers and soldiers atlocal units
The second criterion in that the contents, forms and methods of
disciplinary education for non-commissioned officers and soldiers atgrassroots units ensure scientific sense, suitability and diversity
The third criterion in that the assurance conditions for
improving the quality of disciplinary education for commissioned officers and soldiers at grassroots units areincreasingly full in number and of good quality
non-The fourth criterion is that non-commissioned officers and soldiers’
awareness and disciplined behaviour have changed from spontaneous,forced, administrative orders to voluntary and self-conscious
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at local units of the Vietnam People's Army
2.2.1 The harmony of the subjects’ awareness, responsibility and method of organizing practical discipline educational activities
The harmony between the subjects in improving the quality ofdisciplinary education is the agreement and consensus on awarenessand actions, coordinating in the direction of education to raiseawareness and discipline of non-commissioned officers andsoldiers Of which, unification of the awareness, responsibility andmethod of organizing disciplined educational practice activities of:
Party committees and commanders of all levels regulate the
correctness and science of direction, goals and content , forms andmeasures to improve the quality of disciplinary education for non-
commissioned officers and soldiers; of functional agencies
prescribing the effectiveness and feasibility of advising, elaboratingand coordinating the implementation of contents, plans, measuresand conditions to ensure the quality improvement of disciplinary
education for lower education officers and soldiers; of the Union organization and other organizations in the unit play an important
role in improving the quality of disciplinary education for
non-commissioned officers and soldiers; of non-non-commissioned officers and soldiers directly decides the quality improvement of their