Forming a Military Culture for Learners at the VNU National Defense and Security Training Center

Abstract

Constructing a noble and healthy culture, a fundamental basis of the socio-political spirit, and the driving force of national development is one of the top priorities of our Party. Given the unique nature of defense activities and the task of safeguarding the Homeland in the new context, the establishment of a military culture plays a significant role and is an objective and essential requirement. The Center for Defense and Security Education at the National University of Hanoi, with its functions and responsibilities encompassing education and training in the Party's line, defense and security work of the Party and State, as well as necessary military knowledge and skills tailored to students based on the Ministry of Defense's classification. With a profound understanding of these issues, the Center consistently integrates leadership and guidance into all educational and training activities in tandem with the establishment of a military culture for students. This has become a continuous directive, with well-organized plans and the maintenance of discipline, resulting in significant achievements that collaborating units have acknowledged and highly evaluated. Nonetheless, during the process of cultivating military culture for students, some limitations have been identified, such as irregular involvement in the establishment of military culture, inadequate grasp of academic progress and training of students among the faculty and instructors, and instances of concealing each other's shortcomings among students, as well as a limited ability to engage in struggle and critique against deviant ideologies and behaviors regarding military culture. These limitations consequently impact the training objectives and requirements. Therefore, the VNU Center for Defense and Security Education must continue researching and innovating to enhance the effectiveness of its efforts to build a military culture among students.