Decree-Law No. 177 supplements Article 3 of Decree-Law No. 60 dated May 6, 1946 on the organization of the Military Commissioner Council.

Decree-Law No. 177/SL amends and supplements Article 3 of Decree-Law No. 60 regarding the organization of the Military Commissioner Council, determining its tasks, powers, and relations with the Government as well as the Ministry of National Defense.

Document No.177
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byHuỳnh Thúc Kháng — Bộ trưởng
Updated18/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date10/09/1946
Effective date25/09/1946
Expiry date
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decree-Law No. 177/SL amends and supplements Article 3 of Decree-Law No. 60 regarding the organization of the Military Commissioner Council, determining its tasks, powers, and relations with the Government as well as the Ministry of National Defense.

Scope of application

The Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, the Military Commissioner Council, the Minister of National Defense

Key points

  • The Military Commissioner Council is the highest military authority controlling the entire country (Article 1).
  • The Military Commissioner Council is subordinate to the Government and operates under the direction of its Chairman and Vice-Chairman (Article 1).
  • The Office of the Military Commissioner Council assists in political tasks, implements regulations related to Ministries within the Government concerning administrative, financial, and personnel matters (Article 1).
  • The Chairman of the Military Commissioner Council issues decrees to enforce laws within the scope of the Council's duties (Article 1).
  • Regarding the appointment and transfer of officers from the rank of colonel and above, the Military Commissioner Council must consult with the Minister of National Defense (Article 1)

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Enhance the effectiveness of state management in national defense.
  • Clarify the relationship between the Military Commissioner Council and other agencies within the Government.
  • Minimize conflicts of power regarding the appointment and transfer of high-ranking officers.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What are the functions of the Military Commissioner Council?

The Military Commissioner Council is the highest military authority controlling the entire country (Article 1).

What are the powers of the Chairman of the Military Commissioner Council?

The Chairman issues decrees to enforce laws within the scope of the Council's duties (Article 1).

What role does the Office of the Military Commissioner Council play?

Assists in political tasks and implements regulations related to Ministries within the Government concerning administrative, financial, and personnel matters (Article 1).

What are the provisions for appointing officers at the rank of colonel or above?

Regarding the appointment and transfer of officers from the rank of colonel and above, the Military Commissioner Council must consult with the Minister of National Defense (Article 1).

To which agency is the Military Commissioner Council subordinate?

The Military Commissioner Council is directly under the control of the Government and operates under the direction of its Chairman and Vice-Chairman (Article 1).

Full text

Decree

Of the President of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam No. 177 dated September 10, 1946

The President of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam

Pursuant to Decree No. 60 dated May 6, 1946 organizing the Military Commission;

Pursuant to Decree No. 57 dated May 3, 1946 regulating the organization of ministries;

At the proposal of the Chairman of the Military Commission,

After deliberation by the Council of Ministers;

Enacts:

Article 1

Clause 3 of Decree No. 60 dated May 6, 1946 referred to above is hereby amended and supplemented as follows:

"The Military Commission is a supreme military body responsible for commanding the national army.

The Military Commission operates directly under the control of the Government and consists of a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman at the level of Minister or Deputy Minister.

The Military Commission has an Office to assist the Chairman or Vice-Chairman in political tasks. Regulations and rules related to ministries within the Vietnamese government may be applied to the Military Commission regarding administrative, financial, and personnel matters.

The Chairman of the Military Commission shall issue decrees to implement laws within the scope of the commission's responsibilities. However, for the appointment and transfer of officers from the rank of colonel and above, the Military Commission must consult with the Minister of National Defense."

Article 2

The Chairman of the Military Commission and the Minister of National Defense shall implement this Decree.

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