Decree No. 04/2013/L-CTN Enacting the Law on National Defense and Security Education

Decree No. 04/2013/L-CTN enacts the Law on National Defense and Security Education, which was adopted by the National Assembly on June 19, 2013. This document stipulates the content, form, and organization of national defense and security education.

Document No.04/2013/L-CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byTrương Tấn Sang — Chủ tịch nước
Updated25/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date28/06/2013
Effective date28/06/2013
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 04/2013/L-CTN enacts the Law on National Defense and Security Education, which was adopted by the National Assembly on June 19, 2013. This document stipulates the content, form, and organization of national defense and security education.

Key points

  • Citizens → are entitled to participate in national defense and security education through learning activities and training as prescribed by law.
  • Educational institutions → must organize and implement the national defense and security education program for students.
  • Other groups (citizens, businesses) → are not subject to specific obligations but are required to fulfill general rights and duties of citizens as stipulated by the law on national defense and security education.
  • Conditions for implementation → educational institutions must have plans and teaching programs consistent with the national defense and security education curriculum.
  • Effective date → from the date of promulgation (June 28, 2013)

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Enhance awareness about national defense and security within the community, raise the sense of responsibility for safeguarding the country.
  • Negative impact: May impose additional burdens on educational institutions due to the need for investment in new teaching programs.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does this Law apply to?

The Law on National Defense and Security Education applies uniformly to all Vietnamese citizens, particularly students in educational institutions.

What must educational institutions implement?

Educational institutions must organize and conduct the national defense and security education program for students according to approved plans.

How can citizens participate?

Citizens have the right to participate through learning and training activities related to national defense and security as prescribed by law.

What is the effective date of this Law?

The Law on National Defense and Security Education takes effect from the date of promulgation (June 28, 2013).

Full text

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Independence - Freedom - Happiness

Number: 04/2013/L-CTN Hanoi, June 28, 2013

ORDER

Regarding the promulgation of the Law 

CHAIRMAN
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

Pursuant to Article 103 and Article 106 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1992 as amended and supplemented by Resolution No. 51/2001/QH10 dated December 25, 2001 of the tenth session of the tenth National Assembly;

Pursuant to Article 91 of the Law on the Organization of the National Assembly;

Pursuant to Article 57 of the Law on the Issuance of Legal Normative Documents,

NOW PROMULGATE

Law on National Defense and Security Education

Passed by the Thirteenth National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, fifth session, on June 19, 2013./.

                                                                                     CHAIRMAN

                                                                                    SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

                                                                                    TRƯỜNG TẤN SANG

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