Rationale for the study Considered as a vital component of ideological work IW ofthe Party in the Army, the task of ideological situation managementISM for soldiers in general and that f
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Considered as a vital component of ideological work (IW) ofthe Party in the Army, the task of ideological situation management(ISM) for soldiers in general and that for cadres in particular plays animportant role in building a politically strong army; directlycontribute to raising awareness, political ideology, strengthening thestance and views of the working class, fostering and developing thepersonality quality of revolutionary cadres; build positive andprogressive thoughts, proactively prevent and fight negative andbackward thoughts, and manifestations of decline in political, ethicaland lifestyle ideals within each cadre
Infantry Divisions (IDs) is the core, permanent fightingreadiness (FR), fighting force of the Army The strength of IDs is adecisive factor that creates the combined quality and combatpower of military regions In order to contribute to theconstruction of strong IDs, many issues must be resolved, ofwhich the political - mental factors and ISM of the division-levelofficials are of crucial importance
In recent years, the task of ISM at division level cadres in IDshas been led and commanded by agencies and units interested inleading and directing The content and measures are diverse andplentiful However, ISM of officials in some units still has limitationsand weaknesses: Some party committees, commissioners, politicalinstructors, and commanders have not paid adequate attention to ISMdivision level; in leadership, direction has shown signs of disregard,even contracting to political organizations and officials; slow torenovate content, forms and measures of implementation; lack ofinitiative and acumen in forecasting and understanding the cadre ofofficials A number of officials show signs of decline in their goals,fighting ideals, irresponsibility in management, commanding andperforming their assigned tasks and duties, violating moral qualities,lifestyles, being attracted to In social evils, the phenomenon ofviolations of the State law, especially serious violation of discipline,has not been completely overcome
Trang 2In the years to come, the requirements of the task of theFatherland protection, of the army and of IDs are increasinglydemanding The hostile forces continue to promote the strategy of
"peaceful evolution", especially in the field of ideology, reasoningand culture by sophisticated and cunning new tactics with the scheme
to promote "self-evolution", "self-transformation" Moreover, thenegative effects from the left side of the market economy, thedivision of rich and poor, social stratification also greatly influencethe ideology of DLO The development of the Internet with socialnetworking sites, smart phones with many malicious informationstreams is daily, hourly, direct, multi-dimensional impact on the thought
of DLO Meanwhile, the development and use of high-tech weapons by
a number of countries in the wars in the Middle East in recent years andthe trend of hypersonic weapons development also raises many issues torenovate the work of ISM of DLO at IDs in the Army currently
From the above-mentioned reasons, the PhD student decided to
select the issue entitled "Innovating the task of managing ideological situation of the division-level officials in the infantry divisions in the Army in the current period" as the topic of this doctoral thesis.
2 Purposes and tasks of the study
Purposes
The study seeks to clarify the basic practical and theoreticalissues of renovating the task of ISM of the division-level officials andproposes solutions to renovating the task of ISM of the division-levelofficials at IDs in the Army at present
Tasks
Giving an overview of the research works related to the thesistopic and identifies the issues that the thesis continues to solve.Clarifying the theoretical issues on the work of ISM and renewingthe task of ISM of the division-level officials at IDs in the Army
Accurately assessing the current situation, defining the causes,and drawing some experience in renewing the task of ISM of thedivision-level officials at IDs in the Army
Identifying requirements and proposing solutions to renewing thetask of ISM of the division-level officials at IDs in the Army at present
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4 Practical and theoretical bases for the study
Theoretical bases
The study is conducted base on Marxism-Leninism, Ho ChiMinh’s ideology, the views and lines of the Communist Party ofVietnam on IW and that of the Party in the army; on the officialswork and officials construction of the army
Practical bases
Realizing the situation of ideology and task of ISM of thedivision-level officials at IDs in the army Relevant summarizingreports on ideological, party work, political work, and cadre work atIDs Survey results and practical are conducted by the author
Methodology: The study is based on the methodology of
Marxism-Leninism, a combination of interdisciplinary andspecialized scientific research methods are made used of, in whichthe method of analysis, synthesis, analysis and history are focused.Summaries of practices, statistics, comparisons, sociological surveys
as well as experts’ consultancy
5 New contributions of the study
The study seeks to propose a number of new solutions onrenovating the task of IS M of the division-level officials in the armypresently The solutions include: "Renewing the contents, forms, andmeasures to manage the ideological situation of the division-levelcadres in the infantry divisions in the Army in the current period" and
"Promoting the activeness and proactivity of the contingent of cadres
at the infantry divisions in self-management ideology”
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The study helps contribute to further clarifying sometheoretical issues on the task of ISM and reforming the task of ISM
of the division-level officials at IDs; it also provides further scientificarguments to help the party committees, leading cadres and mediaorganizations at all levels at IDs to study and apply in the process ofleading and directing the reform of ISM of the division-level officials
at IDs Furthermore, the study can be used as a reference for researchand teaching of party work, political work at schools in the military
7 Structure of the study
The study includes Introduction, 4 chapters (9 periods),Conclusion, a list of published works by the author, a list ofreferences and appendices
Chapter 1 OVERVIEW OF THE THESIS-RELATED
RESEARCH SITUATION 1.1 The works abroad related to the thesis
1.1.1 The works abroad on ideology, ideological situation, ideological work and ideological situation management
Here are some typical books: "The cultivation of ideologicalconsciousness of the members of the Communist Party" by LiuShaoqi; "Leaders and subordinates" by X - Ko - va - press - xky;
"Scientific foundations of the management of thought processes" byG.I.Gui - ra - la; "Education and management - the coordination ofideological work" by I.Đ.To - rot - chen - she (1984) and "The quality
of ideological work of the provincial Party Committees CentralPlains of the Lao People's Democratic Republic” by Bun Duong CayXon
1.1.2 The works abroad on ideological situation and the management of the ideological situation in the armed forces
Typically: "Some issues of party work, political work in theSoviet armed forces" by A.A.E-Pi - Sep; "Ideological work in theSoviet armed forces" by A.A.E-Pi - Sép; "Overview of spiritualeducation in foreign army" by Cao Vu and Duong Cuong; "Chinarenewed the theory of military direction in the new period" by Zhang
Trang 5Xiaodong and "Spiritual - psychological training for soldiers inforeign army" by M.Delenkvv.
1.2 The works at home related to the thesis topic
1.2.1 The works on ideological work and renovation of ideological work of the Party
Typical works are listed here below: "On innovating thought" byDao Duy Tung (1987); "Innovation and development in Vietnam - Sometheoretical and practical issues" by Nguyen Phu Trong; "Innovatingideological and theoretical work in service of national construction anddefense" by Pham Tat Thang and "Renewing ideological work of theParty in the Central Highlands" by Truong Minh Tuan
1.2.2 The works on ideological situation and the management of the ideological situation of officials of the Party and the State
Typical books: "Addressing situations in terms of thoughtwork" by Mai Duc Tho; "Some issues of renewing the content andmethod of propaganda in the new situation" by Pham Van Linh and
"Social public opinion with leadership and management" by NguyenThi Ung; "Social network management in the new situation" by LeQuang Tu Do; "Some issues of forecasting political thought amongcadres and party members today" by Tran Viet Luu
1.2.3 The works on ideological tasks of the Party in the Army
Typical books: "Strengthening the Party's ideological work inthe Vietnamese people's army to meet the requirements of the newperiod" by Mai Hong Binh; "Renewing the content and mode ofideological work in the Vietnam People's Army in the new period" byTruong Thanh Trung; "Some issues of ideological and theoreticalwork in the army before the new situation" by Le Minh Vu; "Theideological - cultural work in building the Vietnam People's Army"
by Dinh Xuan Dung
1.2.4 The works on the management of ideological situation
in the Army
Typically: "100 ideological situations that may arise at thegrassroots units and measures of grassroots officials" by Propaganda
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"Strengthening the management of the ideology of training cadres atcurrent division level" by Do Ngoc Son; "Solutions for managingmilitary ideology at the grassroots units in the Army today" byNguyen Van Huu and "Proceedings of the conference to drawexperience of ideological work in army management at the grassrootsunit for 5 years" (2009-2013) by the General Department of Politics
1.3 An overview of the results of published works related
to the thesis and the issues need further dealing with
1.3.1 An overview of the results of published works related to the thesis
First, the above-mentioned works have clarified a number of
theoretical issues on ideology, ideological work, innovatingideological work, and ISM A number of works have analysed quiteprofoundly and comprehensively the views of Marxism-Leninism,
Ho Chi Minh’s thought, the views of the Communist Party ofVietnam on the position, role, functions and tasks of IW; oninnovating IW; on the management and innovation of management
on society and human
Second, some works have built up the concepts of ideology,
innovation of IW, the process of ISM, and handling of IW situations;identify the principles of innovating IW; interpret theoretical and practicalbasis, the needs to innovate and improve the quality of IW and ISM
Third, some works have analysed and clarified the ideology of
soldiers in the army of some capitalist countries, some countries inthe NATO, the mental and psychological state of soldiers; study thecontents and measures of a number of countries' military forces intraining military ideology, spirit and psychology
Fourth, most of the researches have evaluated the status of
ideological situation of society, people, ideological situation ofcadres, officers and soldiers, both positive and negative; specify thecauses of ideological thoughts and draw lessons learned, models ofconducting IW in social management and human management;
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1.3.2 The issues need further dealing with
Firstly, focus on researching and clarifying the concept of
ideology of the division-level officials, the structure and expression
of ideology of the division-level officials in the army Build theconcepts of ISM, and the work of renewing ISM of the division-levelofficials at IDs Identify, analyse and interpret the content, form, andmeasures to renovate the task of ISM of the division-level officials atIDs in the army
Secondly, conduct surveys, collect materials and data; research,
assess the current situation, identify the causes, draw experiencesfrom renovating the task of ISM of the division-level officials
Thirdly, predict IS and propose solutions to renewing the work
of ISM of the division-level officials at IDs in the army at present
Conclusion of chapter 1
The above overview of the research situation related to thethesis shows that each scientific work has different specific subjects,scope, and research methods, but all affirms the role and importance
of IW and thought management of military officials Some workshave mentioned the concept, content, form, measures of militaryideology However, there has not been any scientific research on ISM
of the division-level officials Therefore, it can be concluded that thethesis topic is fresh, original, independent and it does not overlapwith any works published previously
Chapter 2 SOME BASIC PRACTICAL AND THEORETICAL ISSUES ON RENEWING THE WORK OF IDEOLOGICAL STATUS MANAGEMENT OF THE DIVISION-LEVEL OFFICIALS AT
INFANTRY DIVISIONS IN THE ARMY
2.1 The division-level officials at infantry divisions in the army and the work of managing their ideological status
2.1.1 The division-level officials at infantry divisions in the army and their thoughts
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The division-level officials are those who hold leadership,command, professional and technical positions at battalions,companies, platoons and the like, and perform positions andresponsibilities duties and powers as prescribed, operating under thedirect leadership of the party committees, party grassroots organizations,the direction of political commissars, politicians and superiors
* The functions and responsibilities of the division-level officials at infantry divisions in the Army
The functions and duties of division-level staff members:According to Decision No 735 QD / TM of October 13, 1993 of theGeneral Staff Department, the Vietnam People's Army stipulates thefunctions and tasks of the division-level officials The responsibilitiesand duties of the division-level political officials comply with theDecision No 236 / QD-CT of February 21, 2019 of the Chairman ofthe General Department of Politics, defining the responsibilities andduties of battalion politicians
* The concept of the division-level officials' thoughts at infantry divisions in the army
The thought of the division-level cadres in the infantry divisions inthe Army is the combination of awareness, consciousness, viewpoints,beliefs, emotions, motives, and willpower of the division officers; reflectsall aspects of social life, practice of military activities and life andactivities; manifested in attitude, behaviour, resolving social relationships
in the working environment of infantry divisions
* The structure of thought of the division-level officials at infantry divisions in the Army consists of their awareness, consciousness, viewpoints, beliefs, wills, political motives, morals, lifestyles and behaviours politics, ethics, and lifestyle.
* The manifestations of thoughts of the division-level officials
at infantry divisions in the Army
First, it is manifested through their thoughts, opinions,
attitudes and actions in all areas of social life
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the State, and the Army, the community, comrades, party committees,and authorities, local people where they work and reside
Third, it is manifested in their moral qualities and lifestyle Fourth, it is manifested in the personal life of officials, problems
arising from their own lives and activities, and in their inner world
Fifth, it is manifested in their attitude and responsibility
towards assigned functions and duties; sense of compliance with theState’s law, the Party and the army’s discipline, and their units’regulations
Sixth, it is manifested in their words, articles, gestures,
gestures, psychological status
* The concept of ideological status of the division-level officials at infantry divisions in the Army
The status of the thought of the division-level officials atinfantry divisions in the Army is the manifestations and ideologicaldevelopments of the division-level cadres taking place in the reality
of military activities and life and activities; reflect their level, status,and development trends in their consciousness, perception,viewpoint, beliefs, motivations, wills, behaviours and relationships tosocio-economic conditions in infantry divisions
The status of the division-level officials at infantry divisionstakes place at different levels, scope and feature
2.1.2 The concepts, characteristics, roles of the management
of ideological status of the division-level officials at infantry divisions in the Army
* The concept of managing the ideological status the level officials at infantry divisions in the Army
division-The management of the ideological status of division-levelcadres in the infantry divisions in the Army is the overallundertakings, contents and measures of subjects, participating forcesand of each staff member themselves to organize and controlactivities of capturing, analysing, evaluating, forecasting, addressing,orienting, fighting, and stabilizing the thought of the division-levelofficials in order to promote progressive ideas and achievements,
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The purpose of the work of ISM of the division-level officials
at IDs is to regularly grasp the intellectual information, solve well thearising ideological problems, and promote the progressive andpositive ideas; prevent and combat negative and backward thoughts;build and develop the quality of personality of the division-levelofficials, helping this team to fulfil its assigned duties and tasks
The subjects of ISM of the division-level officials at IDs are
the various levels of party committees and party organizations, fromthe division party committees to the branch branches and branches,commissioners, political instructors, the commanders and politicalagencies Of which, the direct subject of the task of ISM of thedivision-level officials is the branch committee, company branch,battalion and regiment party The subject of advising, directing andguiding the work of ISM of the division-level officials is the divisionpolitical office, the regimental political committee The subjects whodirect and organize the ISM of the division-level officials arecommissioners, political instructors, commanders of the regiments,battalions and companies
The force participating in the task of ISM of the division-level
officials is all cadres and party members; mass organizations, militarycouncils; Party committees, authorities, mass organizations where thedivision-level officials is working, residing and the family andrelatives of the division-level officials
The objects of the task of ISM of the division-level officials are
cadres level officials, the ideological status of division cadres at IDs
* The content of ideological status management of the division-level officials in the infantry divisions focuses on the following main contents: Identifying guidelines and measures to lead
and direct the management work the status of the thought of thedivision staff; building, consolidating and consolidating theorganizational apparatus for managing the status of the thought of thedivision-level officials; identify and implement the contents ofmanagement of political ideology, morality, lifestyle of the division-
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* The forms and measures of managing ideological status of the division-level officials at IDs focus on the following: Managing
ideological status of the division-level officials through forms andmeasures of capturing, forecasting, analysing, evaluating, orientating,encouraging, and preventing recession of political, ethical andlifestyle ideas in the division-level officials Managing ideologicalstatus of the division-level officials through management of cadresand party members; party activities, party organizations; throughpolitical education, propaganda, promotion; through talking,exchanging, direct dialogue and psychological counselling for staff atthe division level; to adopt regimes, policies, regulations andregulations for cadre management; through the division-levelofficials’ self-management of ideological status
* The characteristics of managing ideological status of the division-level officials at IDs in the Army
Firstly, management of ideological status of the division-level
officials is influenced by many factors, which are mainly qualitative
Secondly, the subjects of the management of ideological status
at the division level are mostly young officers with basic trainingwho directly educate, manage and command the soldiers
Thirdly, the management of the ideological status of the
platoon-level cadres is closely linked to the task of training, combatreadiness and the tasks and aspects of the infantry divisions
Fourthly, the task of managing the ideological status of
division staff was conducted according to the organizational system
in infantry divisions
* The role of the work of managing ideological status of the division-level officials at infantry divisions in the Army
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at the division level is an important basis for properly assessingcadres, promptly promoting the advantages and overcominglimitations and shortcomings of the division-level officials
Secondly, the management of ideological status plays an
important role in cheering, motivating and guiding the rightideological orientation for cadres at the division level, ensuring allactivities and all aspects of the cadre's work in accordance withpolitical orientation ideology of the Party
Thirdly, the management of the status of the thought of
cadre-level cadres directly contributes to building a battlefield of thought,building strong division-level cadres about political ideology,morality, lifestyle and accomplishment
Fourthly, the management of the ideological status of the
cadre-level cadres has an important role in ideological struggle,contributing to prevent early and remote manifestations of recession
in political ideology and practices of evolution", transformation"
"self-2.2 The concepts, principles and evaluation criteria to renew the work of managing ideological status of the division- level officials at infantry divisions in the Army
2.2.1 The concepts, contents, forms, and measures to renovate the work of managing the ideological status of the division-level officials at infantry divisions in the Army
* The concept of renewing the work of managing ideological status of the division-level officials at infantry divisions in the Army
Renewing management of ideological status of the level officials at infantry divisions is the total of activities carried out
division-by the subjects and forces that change, supplement, develop andperfect internal units in order to constantly improve the quality andeffectiveness of the management of ideological status of divisioncadres in infantry divisions in the new status
* The content of renovating the management status of the thought of the division-level officials at infantry divisions