Decree No. 256/SL on the issuance of Military Supply Coupons during wartime

Decree No. 256/SL in 1948 stipulates the issuance of Military Supply Coupons during wartime to meet urgent needs. This document allows the Minister of National Defense to issue military supply coupons and authorize the Regional Command Departments in difficult areas.

Document No.256/SL
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityMinistry of National Defense
Signed byHồ Chí Minh — Chủ tịch Chính phủ
Updated20/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date19/11/1948
Effective date04/12/1948
Expiry date30/04/1975
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 256/SL in 1948 stipulates the issuance of Military Supply Coupons during wartime to meet urgent needs. This document allows the Minister of National Defense to issue military supply coupons and authorize the Regional Command Departments in difficult areas.

Scope of application

Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Finance, Regional Command Departments

Key points

  • The Minister of National Defense may issue Military Supply Coupons when necessary (Article 1).
  • In difficult communication zones, the Minister of National Defense authorizes the Regional Command Departments to issue military supply coupons (Article 1).
  • Detailed implementation of this decree is regulated by the Joint Ministry of National Defense and Finance (Article 2)
  • The Minister of National Defense and the Minister of Finance shall implement this decree (Article 3)

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • To help meet urgent needs during wartime.
  • Increase authority for management agencies in issuing Military Supply Coupons.

❓ Frequently asked questions

In what circumstances is the Minister of National Defense permitted to issue Military Supply Coupons?

When deemed necessary during wartime (Article 1).

Who has the authority to authorize Regional Command Departments to issue military supply coupons?

The Minister of National Defense (Article 1)

Detailed implementation of this decree is regulated by whom?

By the Joint Ministry of National Defense and Finance (Article 2).

Full text

DECREE-LAW

NO. 256/SL OF November 19, 1948

CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

Pursuant to Decree-Law No. 33 dated March 22, 1946 and Decree-Law No. 71 dated March 22, 1946 organizing and establishing the rules of the National Army;

At the proposal of the Minister of Defense and the Minister of Finance,

Considering the urgent need during wartime,

ENACTS THE FOLLOWING DECREE:

Article 1

During wartime, if deemed necessary, the Minister of Defense may issue Military Supply Certificates.

For difficult communication zones, the Minister of Defense has the authority to issue Military Supply Certificates for Regional Commanders.

Article 2

The detailed implementation of this Decree-Law shall be prescribed by the Joint Ministry of Defense and Finance.

Article 3

The Ministers of Defense and Finance are responsible for implementing this Decree-Law accordingly.

                                                                                                                     Hồ Chí Minh

                                                                                          (Signed)

 

 

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