JOINT CIRCULAR No. 24/LB-TT GUIDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GUARDHOUSE ALLOWANCE REGIME

JOINT CIRCULAR No. 24/LB-TT GUIDES THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GUARDHOUSE ALLOWANCE REGIME ACCORDING TO DECISION No. 316/CP OF THE PRIME MINISTER. THIS REGIME APPLIES TO OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, SOLDIERS, AND STAFF DIRECTLY WORKING AT GUARDHOUSES UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE WITH THREE DIFFERENT ALLOWANCE LEVELS.

Document No.24/LB-TT
Document typeJoint Circular
Issuing authorityMinistry of National Defense
Signed byLê Duy Đồng Cơ Quan Ban Hành Bộ Quốc Phòng Chức Danh Thứ Trưởng Người Ký Nguyễn Trọng Xuyên — Thứ trưởng
Updated02/07/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date21/09/1995
Effective date01/05/1995
Expiry date—
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

JOINT CIRCULAR No. 24/LB-TT GUIDES THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GUARDHOUSE ALLOWANCE REGIME ACCORDING TO DECISION No. 316/CP OF THE PRIME MINISTER. THIS REGIME APPLIES TO OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, SOLDIERS, AND STAFF DIRECTLY WORKING AT GUARDHOUSES UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE WITH THREE DIFFERENT ALLOWANCE LEVELS.

Scope of application

OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, SOLDIERS, AND STAFF DIRECTLY WORKING AT GUARDHOUSES UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE

Key points

  • SUPERINTENDENTS, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS, CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS, GUARDS, AND HEALTH STAFF AT 6 GUARDHOUSES RECEIVE A 25% ALLOWANCE (15 GUARDHOUSES)
  • SERVICE STAFF AT 6 GUARDHOUSES LISTED IN POINT 1 AND SUPERINTENDENTS, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS, CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS, GUARDS, AND HEALTH STAFF AT OTHER GUARDHOUSES RECEIVE A 15% ALLOWANCE (4 GUARDHOUSES)
  • SERVICE STAFF AT REMAINING GUARDHOUSES RECEIVE A 5% ALLOWANCE
  • THE ALLOWANCE IS CALCULATED BASED ON THE ACTUAL NUMBER OF DAYS WORKED IN THE MONTH AT THE GUARDHOUSE
  • THIS REGIME BEGINS TO APPLY FROM MAY 1, 1995, WITHOUT ADDITIONAL BUDGET ALLOCATION

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • POSITIVE IMPACT: HELPS TO IMPROVE WORKING CONDITIONS AND INCOME FOR GUARDHOUSE STAFF
  • NEGATIVE IMPACT: COSTS FROM THE BUDGET MAY CAUSE PRESSURE ON THE STATE BUDGET

❓ Frequently asked questions

WHO DOES THIS ALLOWANCE REGIME APPLY TO?

IT APPLIES TO OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, SOLDIERS, AND STAFF DIRECTLY WORKING AT GUARDHOUSES UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE.

WHAT ARE THE SPECIFIC ALLOWANCE LEVELS?

THE ALLOWANCE LEVELS ARE 25%, 15%, AND 5% OF THE RANK PAY, POSITION PAY, OR LIVING ALLOWANCE.

WHEN DOES THIS REGIME BEGIN TO APPLY?

IT BEGINS TO APPLY FROM MAY 1, 1995.

DID THE BUDGET PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ALLOWANCES IN 1995?

NO, THE BUDGET ARRANGES WITHIN THE PLANNED BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1995.

HOW IS THE ALLOWANCE CALCULATED?

BASED ON THE ACTUAL NUMBER OF DAYS WORKED IN THE MONTH AT THE GUARDHOUSE.

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CIRCULAR

JOINT MINISTRY OF LABOUR - SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND NATIONAL DEFENSE

GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE SUBSIDY SYSTEM FOR PRISON MANAGEMENT

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Implementing Decision No. 316/CP dated May 25, 1995 of the Prime Minister on the prison management subsidy system; following the comments from the Ministry of Finance in Circular No. 2194 TC/VI dated August 21, 1995; the Joint Ministry of Labour - Social Affairs and National Defense provides guidelines for implementation as follows:

 

I. OBJECTS

1. Scope of application:

Officers, non-commissioned officers, soldiers, and staff directly working at prisons under the management of the Ministry of National Defense include:

Wardens; deputy wardens of prisons;

Educators;

Guards;

Medical personnel directly examining and treating prisoners;

Service staff.

2. Non-applicable Subjects:

Officers, non-commissioned officers, soldiers, and service staff in the positions mentioned in Point 1 working at temporary detention centers.

 

II. ALLOWANCE LEVELS

The prison management subsidy includes three levels of 25%, 15%, and 5% calculated based on rank salary or military rank allowance for officers and staff receiving salary or living expenses for non-commissioned officers and soldiers, applied as follows:

1. The 25% subsidy level applies to

Wardens, deputy wardens, educators, guards, and medical personnel of the six prisons listed below:

a) Prison located in Thinh Duc, Dong Hoi, Bac Thai, under Military Region 1;

b) Prison located in Ba Sao, Kim Bang, Nam Ha, under Military Region 3;

c) Prison located in Binh Khuong, Binh Son, Quang Ngai, under Military Region 5;

d) Prison located in Ca Tu, Tan Bien, Tay Ninh, under Military Region 7;

e) Prison located in Thot Lot, Hau Giang, under Military Region 9.

f) Prison T-974 under the Ministry of National Defense located in Thanh Long, Thach Thanh, Thanh Hoa.

2. The 15% subsidy level applies to:

Service staff of the six prisons mentioned in Point 1 and wardens, deputy wardens, educators, guards, and medical personnel of the prisons: Prison located in Gia Lao Go Vap, Ho Chi Minh City, under Military Region 7; Prison T-771 under the Ministry of National Defense located in Son Da, Ba Vi, Ha Tay; Prison located in Nghia Cong, Nghia Loc, Nghe An, under Military Region 4; and Prison located in Hiep Ninh, Tran Yen, Yen Bai, under Military Region 2.

3. The 5% subsidy level applies to:

Service staff of the prisons: Prison located in Gia Lao Go Vap, Ho Chi Minh City, under Military Region 7; Prison T-771 under the Ministry of National Defense; Prison located in Nghia Cong, Nghia Loc, Nghe An, under Military Region 4; and Prison located in Hiep Ninh, Tran Yen, Yen Bai, under Military Region 2.

 

III. METHOD OF PAYMENT

The prison management subsidy is paid based on the actual number of days worked in the prison each month and is paid together with monthly salary according to the following formula:



Subsidy

 

Monthly salary (rank or position) (including position allowance; military rank allowance);

 

25% rate or

 



Number of

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15% rate or

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b) Simplified form of allocation:

days

 

26 days

 

5% rate as stipulated

 

in the prison

Other days such as leave, study, illness... not related to regular work at the prison shall not be counted towards this subsidy payment.

 

IV. IMPLEMENTATION PROVISIONS

The prison management subsidy system will be implemented from May 1, 1995. For the year 1995, the budget will not provide additional funding due to the implementation of this system, but it should be arranged within the planned budget allocated at the beginning of 1995.

Any issues encountered during implementation should be reported to the Joint Ministry for consideration and resolution.

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