Consolidated Document number 28/VBHN-BQP on the determination of military age in the Vietnam People's Army

 

CIRCULAR

Guidelines for recognizing and implementing preferential treatment for those who have contributed to the revolution under the responsibility of the Ministry of National Defense

 

Circular No. 55/2022/TT-BQP dated July 27, 2022, issued by the Minister of National Defense, provides guidelines for recognizing and implementing preferential treatment for those who have contributed to the revolution under the responsibility of the Ministry of National Defense, effective from September 15, 2022, amended and supplemented by:

Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP dated September 26, 2025, issued by the Minister of National Defense, amending and supplementing certain provisions of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense concerning policy areas, effective from September 26, 2025.

Based on Decree No. 164/2017/NĐ-CP dated December 30, 2017, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of National Defense;

Pursuant to Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP dated December 30, 2021, issued by the Government, detailing and providing implementation measures for the Preferential Treatment Ordinance for Those Who Have Contributed to the Revolution;

At the proposal of the Director of the General Political Department;

The Minister of National Defense issues this Circular to provide guidelines for recognizing and implementing preferential treatment for those who have contributed to the revolution under the responsibility of the Ministry of National Defense. ^[1]

Chapter I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This Circular provides guidelines for recognizing and implementing preferential treatment for those who have contributed to the revolution under the responsibility of the Ministry of National Defense, as stipulated in Decree No. 131/2021/NĐ-CP dated December 30, 2021, issued by the Government, detailing and providing implementation measures for the Preferential Treatment Ordinance for Those Who Have Contributed to the Revolution (hereinafter referred to as the Decree).

Article 2. Applicability

1. Agencies, units, and individuals involved in recognizing and implementing preferential treatment for those who have contributed to the revolution under the responsibility of the Ministry of National Defense.

2. Officers, professional soldiers, non-commissioned officers, privates (hereinafter referred to as military personnel), defense civil servants, defense workers, and defense officials (hereinafter referred to as defense civil servants), personnel working in cryptology, other personnel working in cryptologic organizations, and cryptologic trainees under the Cryptologic Bureau of the Government (hereinafter referred to as personnel working in cryptologic organizations under the Cryptologic Bureau of the Government) currently serving, working, or having been transferred out.

3. Those who have contributed to the revolution currently serving, working.

Article 3. Principles of Implementation

1. The recognition and implementation procedures for preferential treatment for those who have contributed to the revolution under the responsibility of the Ministry of National Defense shall be uniformly carried out according to the分级授权规定在《条例》和本通知中的指导；主管机关、单位负责人应根据权限签署并盖章（不得用两种墨水书写，不得涂改，不得倒签日期，不得代签）。

2. The head of the Political Department or the head of the unit directly under the Ministry of National Defense (where there is no Political Department) shall sign the document requesting the competent authority to recognize and implement preferential treatment for those who have contributed to the revolution for the objects under their management.

When agencies and units receive documents and applications for recognition of those who have contributed to the revolution, they must strictly follow the regulations regarding conditions, standards, authority, responsibilities, and review procedures as stipulated in the Preferential Treatment Ordinance for Those Who Have Contributed to the Revolution in 2020 (hereinafter referred to as the Ordinance), the Decree, and the guidance provided in this Circular.

If the documents and applications are incomplete, they must be required to supplement and complete them in accordance with the regulations; if they do not meet the conditions or standards, they must be returned promptly and notified in writing to the agency, unit, locality, or individual making the request.

If the documents and applications are suspected of being forged or intentionally altered for fraudulent purposes, an investigation and verification must be organized to determine the legal status of the documents and applications; if the authorized agency concludes that they are forged or do not match the original content, a record should be made to retrieve them, and notify the agency, unit, object, and locality where the object usually resides. ^[2] to handle according to the provisions of the law.

4. The Cryptologic Bureau of the Government shall operate like a unit directly under the Ministry of National Defense (hereinafter referred to as a unit directly under the Ministry); units directly under the Cryptologic Bureau of the Government shall operate like regiments and equivalent levels or higher.

The Command of Ho Chi Minh City shall operate like the Military Command of provinces and centrally governed cities (hereinafter referred to as the Military Command of provincial level).

5. Medical examination boards at all levels in the military shall operate in accordance with the regulations of the Minister of National Defense on medical examinations, as stipulated in the Decree and the guidance provided in this Circular.

Chapter II. PROCEDURE FOR RECOGNIZING AND IMPLEMENTING PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE REVOLUTION

 

Article 4. The procedure for recognizing individuals who were engaged in revolutionary activities before January 1, 1945, and those who were engaged in revolutionary activities from January 1, 1945, to August Revolution Day in 1945, as stipulated in Clause 5, Article 7 and Clause 5, Article 12 of the Decree is prescribed herein.

1. The Cadre Department, General Political Department (hereinafter referred to as the Cadre Department) shall be responsible for examining and verifying within fifteen days from the date of receiving all required documents as specified in Clause 1 and Clause 2, Article 7 and Clause 1 and Clause 2, Article 12 of the Decree; proposing the Head of the General Political Department to issue a decision recognizing individuals who were engaged in revolutionary activities before January 1, 1945, or a decision recognizing individuals who were engaged in revolutionary activities from January 1, 1945, to August Revolution Day in 1945 according to Model No. 49 in Appendix I of the Decree (hereinafter referred to as the recognition decision).

2. Within five days from the date the Head of the General Political Department issues the recognition decision, the Cadre Department shall be responsible for transferring the file along with the recognition decision to the Department of Home Affairs at the place where the person receiving the allowance resides permanently to implement preferential policies. ^[3] where the beneficiary permanently resides to implement preferential policies.

Article 5. The procedure for establishing files to request the recognition of martyrs for military personnel, defense civil servants, and individuals working in confidential organizations under the Government Confidentiality Bureau who are currently serving or working, as stipulated in Clause 1 and Clause 4, Article 18 of the Decree is prescribed herein.

1. When military personnel, defense civil servants, or individuals working in confidential organizations under the Government Confidentiality Bureau die: The agency or unit directly managing the deceased at the regiment level and above shall be responsible for checking, verifying, establishing, and completing the required documents as specified in Article 17 of the Decree; within twenty days from the date of completing these documents, issuing a death certificate according to Model No. 34 in Appendix I of the Decree (hereinafter referred to as the death certificate); submitting a report along with the file requesting the immediate superior to review and approve according to the hierarchical division (at the division level and above within five days; agencies and units under the Ministry within five days) to the Policy and Social Affairs Department, General Political Department (hereinafter referred to as the Policy and Social Affairs Department). ^[4] In cases where military personnel, defense civil servants, or individuals working in confidential organizations under the Government Confidentiality Bureau die due to particularly courageous actions in saving people or state property, preventing or apprehending criminals, and serving as exemplary models with significant educational value widely disseminated in society (as stipulated in Point k, Clause 1, Article 14 of the Ordinance), before issuing the death certificate, the agency or unit issuing the death certificate shall submit a report according to the hierarchical division along with the required documents as specified in Clause 1, Article 19 of the Decree, reporting to the Minister of National Defense through the Propaganda Department of the General Political Department to issue a decision organizing the dissemination of such examples; receiving the decision as the basis for issuing the death certificate. ^[5] ).

In cases where military personnel, defense workers, civil servants, or individuals working in confidential organizations under the Government Confidential Communications Board sacrifice their lives due to particularly courageous actions in rescuing people or state assets, preventing crimes, or apprehending criminals (as stipulated in Point k Clause 1 Article 14 Ordinance), before issuing the death certificate, the agency or unit responsible for issuing the certificate shall submit a written request according to the hierarchical level along with the documents specified in Clause 1 Article 19 Decree, report to the Minister of National Defense to issue a decision organizing a campaign to learn from these exemplary models (through the Propaganda and Education Department of the Political General Department); receive the decision as the basis for issuing the death certificate. ^[6]

2. The Policy and Social Affairs Department ^[7] shall be responsible for examining and verifying within fifteen days from the date of receiving all required files as specified; reporting to the Head of the General Political Department to propose the Head of the Ministry of National Defense to submit a report along with the file to the Ministry of Home Affairs. ^[8] .

Within five days from the date of receiving a copy of the decision granting the award, the "National Commendation" Medal issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, ^[9] transferred over, shall be responsible for transferring a copy of the decision granting the award, along with the "National Commendation" Medal and the martyr's file back to the agency or unit that requested it to transfer to the agency or unit issuing the death certificate.

3. The agency or unit issuing the death certificate shall be responsible for informing the martyr's relatives (father, mother, spouse, children of the martyr, or persons who raised the martyr) and coordinating with the Military Command of the province ^[10] and the People's Committee of the commune where the representative of the martyr's relatives resides permanently to organize a memorial service for the martyr and present the "National Commendation" Medal to the relatives (in cases where there are no relatives, organizing a memorial service for the martyr and handing over the "National Commendation" Medal to the People's Committee of the commune where the martyr resided permanently before dying); transferring the file along with a copy of the decision granting the award to the Department of Home Affairs ^[11] where the memorial service for the martyr is organized to implement preferential policies.

In cases where the agency or unit issuing the death certificate is located far away (border areas, islands) and unable to organize a memorial service for the martyr, within ten days, transferring a copy of the decision granting the award, along with the "National Commendation" Medal and the martyr's file to the Command of the Capital City of Hanoi or the Military Command of the province where the representative of the martyr's relatives resides permanently (in cases where there are no relatives, transferring to the Command of the Capital City of Hanoi or the Military Command of the province where the martyr resided permanently before dying) for implementation.

Article 6. The procedure for implementing preferential treatment regimes for People's Armed Forces Heroes, Labor Heroes during the resistance war who are currently serving or working as prescribed in Clause 5 of Article 32 of the Decree.

1. Units at the brigade level and equivalent shall be responsible for checking, reviewing, confirming the declaration form and issuing a written proposal to their direct superior for review and approval within ten days from the date of receiving all required documents as stipulated in Clause 1 of Article 32 of the Decree (division-level units and equivalent shall have five days; units under the Ministry shall have five days). These documents shall be sent to the Policy and Social Affairs Department. ^[12] .

2. The Policy and Social Affairs Department ^[13] Within ten days from the date of receiving complete files as prescribed, they shall be responsible for examining and proposing the head of the General Department to issue a decision on preferential allowances according to Model No. 58 in Appendix I of the Decree; transferring the file along with the decision to the requesting unit for management and implementation of the preferential regime.

Article 7. The procedure for recognizing wounded soldiers, persons enjoying policies similar to those for wounded soldiers (hereinafter referred to as wounded soldiers) for military personnel, defense civil servants, and individuals working in confidential organizations under the Government Confidentiality Management Board who are currently serving or working as prescribed in Point a, Clause 1 of Article 39 of the Decree.

1. When military personnel, defense civil servants, and individuals working in confidential organizations under the Government Confidentiality Management Board are injured: Units directly managing the injured person at the brigade level and equivalent shall be responsible for inspecting, establishing, and completing the required documents as stipulated in Article 37 of the Decree. Within nine days from the date of completing these documents, they shall issue an injury certificate according to Model No. 35 in Appendix I of the Decree (hereinafter referred to as the injury certificate) and send a written report along with the file to their direct superior for review and approval according to the hierarchy (division-level units and equivalent shall have three days; units under the Ministry shall have three days). These documents shall be sent to the Policy and Social Affairs Department. ^[14] .

In cases where military personnel, defense civil servants, and individuals working in confidential organizations under the Government Confidentiality Management Board are injured due to particularly courageous actions in saving people, state property, or preventing and apprehending criminals, serving as exemplary models with educational significance and wide dissemination in society (as prescribed in Point k, Clause 1 of Article 23 of the Ordinance), before issuing the injury certificate, the unit issuing the certificate shall submit a written request according to the hierarchy along with the documents specified in Clause 1 of Article 19 of the Decree, reporting to the Minister of National Defense to issue a decision organizing a campaign to learn from the exemplary model (through the Propaganda Department of the General Political Department). They shall receive the decision as the basis for issuing the injury certificate. ^[15]

2. The Policy and Social Affairs Department ^[16] Within three days from the date of receiving complete files as prescribed, they shall be responsible for examining and issuing an examination certificate according to Model No. 91 in Appendix I of the Decree (hereinafter referred to as the examination certificate), transferring the file back to the Military District Political Department (for subjects within the authority to introduce medical examination according to regulations) or issuing an introduction letter (for remaining subjects according to regulations) for cases meeting the conditions according to Model No. 38 in Appendix I of the Decree (hereinafter referred to as the introduction letter), along with a copy of the file to the authorized Medical Examination Council to determine the percentage of bodily damage due to injuries.

3. The Military District Political Department shall be responsible for issuing an introduction letter for cases meeting the conditions, along with a copy of the file to the authorized Medical Examination Council to determine the percentage of bodily damage due to injuries within three days from the date of receiving the file and the examination result notification from the Policy and Social Affairs Department. ^[17] .

4. Medical Examination Councils at various levels shall implement according to the hierarchy, within forty-five days from the date of receiving all required documents as prescribed, they shall be responsible for conducting medical examinations of injuries according to the standards stipulated in Joint Circular No. 28/2013/TTLT-BYT-BLDTBXH dated September 27, 2013, issued by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs regarding the percentage of bodily damage due to injuries, diseases, disabilities, and occupational diseases (hereinafter referred to as Joint Circular No. 28/2013/TTLT-BYT-BLDTBXH) for injuries based on the introduction letter and injury certificate, issuing a medical examination record according to Model No. 78 in Appendix I of the Decree (hereinafter referred to as the medical examination record), sending the record back to the introducing agency; if the medical examination record has not been issued, they must notify the introducing agency in writing and specify the reasons.

If the results of the medical examination of injuries indicate that the injured person needs assistive devices, orthopedic appliances, rehabilitation equipment, and facilities, the Director of the hospital organizing the Medical Examination Council shall be responsible for issuing an examination certificate and prescribing the use of assistive devices, orthopedic appliances, rehabilitation equipment, and facilities for the subject according to Model No. 40 in Appendix I of the Decree.

The Ministry of National Defense Medical Examination Council and the Military Hospital 175 Medical Examination Council shall conduct re-examinations according to the regulations of the Minister of National Defense for the subjects undergoing medical examinations.

5. The Commander or Political Commissar of the Military District (for subjects managed by the Military District), the Director of the Policy and Social Affairs Department (for subjects of other agencies and units) ^[18] (for remaining subjects) shall be responsible for issuing a decision on granting a wounded soldier certificate and preferential allowances according to Model No. 59 in Appendix I of the Decree (hereinafter referred to as the decision on granting a wounded soldier certificate and preferential allowances) within four days from the date of receiving the medical examination record; simultaneously, issuing a wounded soldier certificate according to Model No. 102 in Appendix I of the Decree (hereinafter referred to as the wounded soldier certificate) for cases with a percentage of bodily damage of 21% or more or issuing a decision on a one-time allowance for injuries according to Model No. 61 in Appendix I of the Decree (hereinafter referred to as the decision on a one-time allowance for injuries) for cases with a percentage of bodily damage between 5% and 20%; transferring the file along with the decision to the requesting unit for management and implementation of the preferential regime.

Article 8. The procedure for re-examining the percentage of bodily injury for war invalids, persons enjoying policies similar to those for war invalids (hereinafter referred to as war invalids) who are currently serving or working with particularly recurrent wounds and adjusting benefits is specified in point b, Clause 1, Article 41 of the Decree

1. Agencies and units directly managing at the brigade level and equivalent shall, within 15 days from the date of receiving all documents stipulated in point a, Clause 1, Article 41 of the Decree, be responsible for reviewing and examining; they shall attach a document along with the aforementioned documents and request their immediate superior to resolve according to the hierarchical division (at the division level and equivalent within 5 days), and send them to the political agency of the subordinate unit under the Ministry that manages the war invalid's file.

2. The political agency of the subordinate unit under the Ministry that manages the war invalid's file, within 15 days from the date of receiving all documents as prescribed, shall be responsible for comparing the stored files at the agency; they shall attach a document along with the aforementioned documents and a copy of the war invalid's file abstract according to Model No. 96 in Appendix I of the Decree (hereinafter referred to as the war invalid's file abstract), a copy of the injury certification, copies of previous examination records, reports according to the hierarchical division, and send them to the Department of Policy and Social Affairs. ^[19] .

3. The Department of Policy and Social Affairs ^[20] within 15 days from the date of receiving all documents as prescribed, shall be responsible for reviewing and transferring the file back to the Political Department of the Military Region (for cases within the authority to introduce medical examination according to regulations) or issue an introduction letter (for remaining cases according to regulations) for cases meeting the conditions, accompanied by a copy of the file to the competent Medical Examination Board to re-examine the percentage of bodily injury.

4. The Political Department of the Military Region within 10 days from the date of receiving the file and the review result notification from the Department of Policy and Social Affairs ^[21] shall be responsible for issuing an introduction letter for cases meeting the conditions, accompanied by a copy of the file to the competent Medical Examination Board to re-examine the percentage of bodily injury.

5. Medical Examination Boards at various levels within 45 days from the date of receiving all documents as prescribed, shall be responsible for organizing the examination of disabilities and implementing as stipulated in Clause 4, Article 7 of this Circular.

6. Commanders or Political Commissars of the Military Region (for cases under the management of the Military Region), Directors of the Department of Policy and Social Affairs ^[22] (for cases of other agencies and units) within 10 days from the date of receiving the medical examination record, shall be responsible for issuing decisions to adjust allowances and preferential subsidies according to Model No. 60 in Appendix I of the Decree; transferring the file along with the decision to the requesting agency or unit for management and implementation of preferential policies.

Article 9. The procedure for re-examining the percentage of bodily injury for persons injured who are currently serving or working with residual injuries, residual metal fragments, or temporary percentage of bodily injury, or supplementary examination of injuries and adjustment of benefits is specified in point b, Clause 1, Article 42 of the Decree

1. Agencies and units directly managing at the brigade level and equivalent shall, within 7 days from the date of receiving all documents stipulated in point a, Clause 1, Article 42 of the Decree, be responsible for reviewing and examining; they shall attach a document along with the aforementioned documents and request their immediate superior to resolve according to the hierarchical division (at the division level and equivalent within 3 days), and send them to the political agency of the subordinate unit under the Ministry that manages the war invalid's file.

2. The political agency of the subordinate unit under the Ministry that manages the war invalid's file, within 5 days from the date of receiving all documents as prescribed, shall be responsible for comparing the stored files at the agency; they shall attach a document along with the aforementioned documents, a copy of the war invalid's file abstract, a copy of the injury certification, copies of previous examination records, reports according to the hierarchical division, and send them to the Department of Policy and Social Affairs. ^[23] .

In cases where the injured person has been examined multiple times but still lacks an examination record for an injury without a stored injury certification at the agency, the individual shall be required to supplement the injury certification for that injury.

In cases where the injured person does not have a file stored at the agency, the individual shall be required to supplement the injury certification and previous examination records.

3. The Department of Policy and Social Affairs ^[24] within 5 days from the date of receiving all documents as prescribed, shall be responsible for reviewing and transferring the file back to the Political Department of the Military Region (for cases within the authority to introduce medical examination according to regulations) or issue an introduction letter (for remaining cases according to regulations) for cases meeting the conditions, accompanied by a copy of the file to the competent Medical Examination Board to re-examine the percentage of bodily injury.

4. The Political Department of the Military Region within 5 days from the date of receiving the file and the review result notification from the Department of Policy and Social Affairs ^[25] shall be responsible for issuing an introduction letter for cases meeting the conditions, accompanied by a copy of the file to the competent Medical Examination Board to re-examine the percentage of bodily injury.

5. Medical Examination Boards at various levels within 45 days from the date of receiving all documents as prescribed, shall be responsible for organizing the examination of disabilities and implementing as stipulated in Clause 4, Article 7 of this Circular.

6. Commanders or Political Commissars of the Military Region (for cases under the management of the Military Region), Directors of the Department of Policy and Social Affairs ^[26] (for cases of other agencies and units) within 5 days from the date of receiving the medical examination record, shall be responsible for issuing decisions to adjust allowances and preferential subsidies according to Model No. 60 in Appendix I of the Decree or decisions to issue war invalid certificates and allowances and preferential subsidies for cases with residual injuries, residual metal fragments, or temporary percentage of bodily injury after re-examination with a percentage of bodily injury of 21% or more; issue war invalid certificates; transfer the file along with the decision to the requesting agency or unit for management and implementation of preferential policies.

Article 10. The recognition procedure for disabled veterans for military personnel on active duty is prescribed in Clause 4 of Article 51 of the Decree.

1. When military personnel fall ill: The management agency or unit directly managing at the brigade level and equivalent shall, within 06 days from the date of receiving all required documents as stipulated in Clause 1 of Article 51 of the Decree, be responsible for checking, establishing, and completing the required documents as specified in Article 48 of the Decree; issuing a certificate of illness according to Model No. 36 Appendix I of the Decree, and submitting a document along with the application file to the immediate superior authority for inspection and approval according to the分级授权（师团级和相当单位在3天内；部直属机关和单位在3天内），并将其发送至政策与社会局。 ^[27] .

2. The Policy and Social Affairs Department ^[28] Within 05 days from the date of receiving the complete application file as prescribed, it shall be responsible for reviewing and issuing a review form; transferring the file back to the Political Bureau of the Military Region Command (for subjects within the authority to introduce medical examination according to regulations) or issuing an introduction letter (for remaining subjects according to regulations) in cases where conditions are met, accompanied by a copy of the application file to the authorized Medical Examination Board to determine the disability rate due to illness.

3. The Military District Political Department shall be responsible for issuing an introduction letter for cases meeting the conditions, along with a copy of the file to the authorized Medical Examination Council to determine the percentage of bodily damage due to injuries within three days from the date of receiving the file and the examination result notification from the Policy and Social Affairs Department. ^[29] It shall be responsible for issuing an introduction letter in cases where conditions are met, accompanied by a copy of the application file to the authorized Medical Examination Board to determine the disability rate due to illness.

4. Medical Examination Boards at various levels shall implement according to the分级授权，自收到规定文件之日起45日内，负责组织按照通令第28/2013/TTLT-BYT-BLĐTBXH号文规定的标准进行疾病医学鉴定，根据介绍信和疾病证明书对疾病进行医学鉴定，出具医学鉴定记录，并将其送交推荐医学鉴定的机关或单位；如未出具医学鉴定记录，则应以书面形式通知推荐医学鉴定的机关或单位，并说明原因。

In cases where the results of the disease medical examination indicate that assistive devices, orthopedic appliances, functional rehabilitation equipment and devices must be used according to regulations, the Director of the hospital organizing the Medical Examination Board shall be responsible for issuing an examination certificate and prescribing the use of assistive devices, orthopedic appliances, functional rehabilitation equipment and devices for the subject according to Model No. 40 Appendix I of the Decree.

The Ministry of National Defense Medical Examination Council and the Military Hospital 175 Medical Examination Council shall conduct re-examinations according to the regulations of the Minister of National Defense for the subjects undergoing medical examinations.

5. The Commander or Political Commissar of the Military District (for subjects managed by the Military District), the Director of the Policy and Social Affairs Department (for subjects of other agencies and units) ^[30] (for subjects of other agencies and units) within 05 days from the date of receipt of the medical examination record, shall be responsible for issuing a decision to issue a disabled veteran certificate and preferential allowances according to Model No. 63 Appendix I of the Decree, issuing a disabled veteran certificate according to Model No. 102 Appendix I of the Decree; transferring the file to the recommending agency or unit to move the file to the Department of Civil Affairs. ^[31] where the disabled veteran resides to implement preferential policies.

Article 11. The search, verification, and issuance procedures for confirmation certificates. decoding the unit name, code, time period, and operational area of the Army unit as prescribed in Clause 3 of Article 55 of the Decree.

1. The Command of the Capital City of Hanoi or the Provincial Military Command shall, within 05 days from the date of receiving all required documents as stipulated in Clause 1 of Article 55 of the Decree, be responsible for checking and cross-referencing information in the unit name and code decoding software provided by the Directorate of Military Forces, General Staff Department (hereinafter referred to as the Directorate of Military Forces); if there is sufficient information, issue a confirmation certificate about the decoded unit name, code, time period, and operational area according to Model No. 37 Appendix I of the Decree.

2. If there is no information in the unit name and code decoding software provided by the Directorate of Military Forces, the Command of the Capital City of Hanoi or the Provincial Military Command shall be responsible for sending a document along with the required documents as stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article, requesting the brigade-level and equivalent unit (where the subject was directly managed during participation in the resistance war in areas where the US army used chemical weapons) to check, verify, and provide information; if the directly managing unit has been dissolved or merged, send to the division-level and equivalent units or higher to the subordinate units of the Ministry for inspection, verification, and provision of information; if the aforementioned units do not have information, request the Directorate of Military Forces to inspect, verify, and provide information. Within 05 days from the date of receipt of the request document from the Command of the Capital City of Hanoi or the Provincial Military Command, relevant agencies and units shall be responsible for inspection, verification, and sending the results to the Command of the Capital City of Hanoi or the Provincial Military Command.

Based on the inspection and verification results provided by the agencies and units; if there is sufficient basis, the Command of the Capital City of Hanoi or the Provincial Military Command shall issue a confirmation certificate as prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article.

Article 12. The procedure for issuing certificates regarding the period of imprisonment and place of detention for military personnel, defense civil servants, and individuals working in confidential organizations under the Government Confidentiality Board who are currently serving, working, or have been transferred out is stipulated in Clause 3 of Article 61 of the Decree.

1. For those currently serving or working

The unit or agency at the brigade level or higher (the direct managing entity where the individual was detained or exiled by the enemy) shall, within twenty days, and in special cases not exceeding forty days from the date of receiving the individual's application, be responsible for checking, verifying, and cross-referencing the files and lists managed and stored at the unit; if there is sufficient basis, issue a certificate regarding the period of imprisonment and place of detention to the individual.

2. For those who have been transferred out

The Command of Hanoi Capital or the Military Command of the province, within ten days from the date of receiving the individual's application, shall be responsible for checking, verifying, and cross-referencing the files and lists managed and stored at the unit; if there is sufficient basis, issue a certificate regarding the period of imprisonment and place of detention and notify the individual.

In cases where the files and lists managed and stored at the unit do not contain complete information, the Command of Hanoi Capital or the Military Command of the province shall issue a document requesting the brigade-level or equivalent unit directly managing the individual who was detained or exiled by the enemy to check, verify, and provide information; in cases where the directly managing unit has been dissolved or merged, send to the division-level or equivalent units up to the affiliated agencies and units for checking, verifying, and providing information; in cases where these agencies and units do not have information, request the Military Security Protection Bureau, General Political Department (hereinafter referred to as the Military Security Protection Bureau) to check, verify, and provide information. Within thirty days from the date of receipt of the document requesting from the Command of Hanoi Capital or the Military Command of the province, the relevant agencies and units shall be responsible for checking, verifying, and providing information and sending the results back to the Command of Hanoi Capital or the Military Command of the province.

Based on the verification results provided by the agencies and units; if there is sufficient basis, the Command of Hanoi Capital or the Military Command of the province shall issue a certificate to the individual according to the regulations.

Article 13. The procedure for recognizing and implementing preferential treatment for military personnel, defense civil servants, and individuals working in confidential organizations under the Government Confidentiality Board who were detained or exiled by the enemy and are currently serving or working is stipulated in Clause 2 of Article 63 of the Decree.

1. The unit or agency directly managing at the brigade level or higher, within ten days from the date of receiving all documents specified in Clause 1 of Article 63 of the Decree, shall be responsible for checking and confirming the declaration and issuing a document along with the aforementioned documents to request the immediate superior to check and approve according to the分级授权（divisional authorization）(at the division level or higher within five days; at the affiliated agencies and units of the Ministry within five days), sent to the Social Policy Department. ^[32] .

2. The Policy and Social Affairs Department ^[33] Within ten days from the date of receiving all documents as prescribed, it shall be responsible for reviewing and proposing the Chief of the General Political Department to issue a decision recognizing and granting preferential benefits according to Model No. 66 of Appendix I of the Decree; transferring back to the requesting agency or unit for management and implementation of preferential treatment.

Article 14. The procedure for finalizing the number, confirming, and issuing copies of lists and registers of烈士、阵亡或失踪人员；伤残人员或因公受伤人员的名单和管理手册，由有权机关自1994年12月31日前建立（以下简称名单和手册），规定在第72条第1款第a点和第76条第2款第a点的决定。

1. Procedure for finalizing the number and confirming the list and register

a) For division-level units and equivalent units: Shall be responsible for reviewing and compiling the lists and registers currently stored at their agencies and units; checking and finalizing the number of people and pages in each list and register according to regulations; the head of the division and equivalent units shall sign and stamp to confirm on the last page of each list and register; consolidate data according to Form No. 101 in Appendix I of the Decree, and report to the political agency under the Ministry.

b) For agencies and units under the direct subordinate units of the Ministry: Shall implement as prescribed in point a of this clause; the heads of these agencies and units shall sign and stamp to confirm according to regulations.

c) The political agency under the direct subordinate units of the Ministry shall consolidate the data from the agencies and units mentioned in points a and b of this clause, and report to the Ministry of National Defense (through the Policy Department - Social Affairs Department) as prescribed. ^[34] as prescribed.

2. Issuing copies of lists and registers

Division-level units and equivalent units or agencies and units under the direct subordinate units of the Ministry shall be responsible for reviewing and verifying information in the lists and registers of their agencies and units that have been finalized and confirmed; attach a document with the copy of the list and register (including: Cover page, page with the name of the individual requesting it, and the last page) signed and stamped by the head of the division and equivalent units or the head of the agencies and units under the direct subordinate units of the Ministry, and send it to the individual or agency requesting it.

Article 15. The procedure for verification and conclusion regarding military personnel, defense civil servants, and individuals working in confidential organizations under the Government Confidentiality Board who are missing during wartime as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 73 of the Decree

1. The Command of Hanoi City or the Military Command of the province, within 10 days from the date of receiving all required documents as prescribed in Clause 1, Article 73 of the Decree, shall be responsible for directing competent agencies to check and verify files, documents, and archives stored at the unit; if there is sufficient basis, issue a verification form according to Form No. 90 in Appendix I of the Decree, and send it to the representative of the relatives.

2. In cases where there is insufficient basis to issue a verification form, within 30 days, the Command of Hanoi City or the Military Command of the province shall issue a document requesting the division-level and equivalent units managing the subject before they went missing and relevant agencies and localities: Personnel Bureau (for subjects managed by the personnel bureau); Military Forces Bureau (for subjects managed by the military forces bureau); Military Security Protection Bureau; Military Procuracy at all levels; Military Court at all levels; Business File Bureau/Ministry of Public Security; Provincial Department of Civil Service, Social Insurance Department of the province, People's Committee of the commune where the person resided before enlistment to check, verify, and provide information. ^[35] , the Social Insurance Office of the province, the People's Committee of the commune where the person who went missing resided prior to enlistment to verify, investigate, and provide information.

Relevant agencies, units, and localities according to their functions and authorities, shall be responsible for checking, verifying, and providing information (if available): Name; date of birth; place of origin; place of permanent residence before enlistment; enlistment time; unit before going missing; rank and position before going missing; time of going missing; circumstances of going missing.

Based on the results of the checks, verifications, and provision of information from these agencies, units, and localities, the Command of Hanoi City or the Military Command of the province must clearly conclude the information about the missing subject; the unit and circumstances of going missing; whether there is evidence of betrayal, surrender, recruitment, desertion, corruption, or violation of the law; issue a verification form as prescribed in Clause 1 of this article.

3. In complex cases, the Military Command of the province shall report and request the immediate superior to organize verification and conclusion; based on the verification results of the superior, issue a verification form according to regulations.

4. If there is insufficient basis to issue a verification form, the Command of Hanoi City or the Military Command of the province shall issue a document responding to the requester.

Article 16. The procedure for receiving, perfecting files, and the authority to issue certificates of death for recognition as烈士 for military personnel, defense civil servants, and individuals working in confidential organizations under the Government Confidentiality Board who died or went missing during war shall be prescribed in Clause 6 and Clause 7 of Article 74 of the Decree.

1. ^[36]  (Repealed)

2. ^[37] The Command of the Capital City of Hanoi or the Military Command of the province shall, within twenty days from the date of receipt of all documents stipulated in Point c, Clause 2, Article 74 of the Decree, be responsible for reviewing and checking the documents serving as the basis for recognizing the individual as a烈士, examining and issuing the certificate of death. The Command of the Capital City of Hanoi shall submit a document along with a list and file requesting the Social Policy Department to request the Political Department of the Military Region.

Within ten days from the date of receipt of the copy of the decision to issue the certificate, the "National Commendation" Medal, and the烈士file transferred by the Social Policy Department or the Political Department of the Military Region, it shall be responsible for directing the agency or unit to notify the relatives of the烈士(father, mother, wife or husband, children of the烈士, persons who have cared for the烈士), coordinating with the People's Committee of the commune where the representative of the relatives usually resides to organize the funeral ceremony for the烈士and award the "National Commendation" Medal to the relatives (in cases where there are no relatives, organize the funeral ceremony for the烈士and hand over the "National Commendation" Medal to the People's Committee of the commune where the烈士usually resided before death); transfer the file along with the copy of the decision to issue the certificate to the Department of Civil Affairs where the funeral ceremony for the烈士is organized to implement preferential policies.

3. The Political Department of the Military Region shall, within ten days from the date of receipt of all files as prescribed, be responsible for checking and examining; submitting a document along with a list and file requesting the Social Policy Department. ^[38] .

Within five days from the date of receipt of the copy of the decision to issue the certificate, the "National Commendation" Medal transferred by the Social Policy Department, ^[39] it shall be responsible for transferring the copy of the decision to issue the certificate, along with the "National Commendation" Medal and the烈士file to the Military Command of the province.

4. The Social Policy Department ^[40] shall, within twenty days from the date of receipt of all files as prescribed, be responsible for appraising; reporting to the Head of the General Political Department to request the Head of the Ministry of National Defense to issue a document along with the file requesting the Ministry of Interior. ^[41] .

Within five days from the date of receipt of the copy of the decision to issue the certificate, the "National Commendation" Medal transferred by the Ministry of Interior, ^[42] it shall be responsible for transferring the copy of the decision to issue the certificate, along with the "National Commendation" Medal and the烈士file back to the Command of the Capital City of Hanoi or the Political Department of the Military Region for implementation.

Article 17. The procedure for receiving files, and the authority to issue certificates of injury for recognition as wounded soldiers or individuals entitled to benefits similar to those of wounded soldiers (hereinafter referred to as wounded soldiers) for military personnel, defense civil servants, and individuals working in confidential organizations under the Government Confidentiality Board who were injured during war shall be transferred to the provisions of Clause 5 of Article 77 of the Decree.

1. ^[43] (Repealed)

2. ^[44] The Command of the Capital City of Hanoi or the Military Command of the province shall, within twenty days from the date of receipt of all documents stipulated in Point b or Point c, Clause 2, Article 77 of the Decree, be responsible for reviewing and checking the documents serving as the basis for recognizing the individual as a wounded soldier, examining and issuing the certificate of injury. The Command of the Capital City of Hanoi shall submit a document along with a list and file requesting the Social Policy Department/General Political Department, the Military Command of the province to request the Political Department of the Military Region. In cases where the documents stipulated in Point a, Clause 2, Article 76 of the Decree do not record specific injuries or in cases stipulated in Point b, Clause 2, Article 76 of the Decree where additional injuries are reported, it shall direct the Physical Injury Inspection Board (the Physical Injury Inspection Board chaired by the Head of the Logistics and Technical Department, members including: Head of the Policy Section, Cadre, Security Officer, Military Personnel, Medical Officer, and Hospital Director if applicable), to inspect and prepare a physical injury inspection report according to Model No. 46 of Appendix I of the Decree, before issuing the certificate of injury.

Within ten days from the date of receipt of the decision to implement allowances and subsidies and the file transferred by the superior agency, it shall direct the agency or unit to resolve preferential policies, hand over the decision and the certificate of wounded soldier (if any) to the subject; transfer the file to the Department of Civil Affairs where the subject usually resides for management and implementation of preferential policies.

3. The Political Department of the Military Region shall, within fifteen days from the date of receipt of all files as prescribed, be responsible for checking and examining; submitting a document along with a list and file requesting the Social Policy Department. ^[45] .

Within ten days from the date of receipt of the file and the result of the appraisal notification from the Social Policy Department ^[46] , issue an introduction letter for cases meeting the conditions, along with a copy of the file to the competent medical examination board to determine the percentage of bodily damage due to injury.

Based on the medical examination report, the Commander or Political Commissar of the Military Region shall issue a decision to issue the certificate of wounded soldier and allowances, subsidies; at the same time, issue the certificate of wounded soldier for cases with a percentage of bodily damage of 21% or more or issue a decision for a one-time disability allowance for cases with a percentage of bodily damage between 5% and 20%; transfer the file to the Military Command of the province.

4. The Social Policy Department ^[47] shall, within thirty days from the date of receipt of all files as prescribed, be responsible for appraising and issuing an appraisal certificate, transferring the file to the Political Department of the Military Region (for subjects within the jurisdiction of medical examination introduction according to regulations) or issuing an introduction letter (for remaining subjects of the Military Region and subjects under the Command of the Capital City of Hanoi) for cases meeting the conditions, along with a copy of the file to the competent medical examination board to determine the percentage of bodily damage due to injury.

Based on the medical examination report, the Director of the Social Policy Department ^[48] issue decisions on issuing certificates for war invalids and allowances, preferential subsidies; at the same time, issue certificates for war invalids for cases with a disability rate of 21% or more, or issue decisions on one-time disability allowances for cases with a disability rate from 5% to 20%; transfer files to the Command of Hanoi Capital; transfer medical examination records (for remaining subjects under the Military Region) to the Political Department of the Military Region for implementation according to regulations.

5. Medical Examination Boards at various levels within 45 days from the date of receiving all documents as prescribed, shall be responsible for organizing the examination of disabilities and implementing as stipulated in Clause 4, Article 7 of this Circular.

Article 18. The process of recognizing war invalids and persons enjoying policies similar to those of war invalids (hereinafter referred to as war invalids) for military personnel, defense civil servants, and individuals working in confidential organizations under the Government Confidentiality Board who were injured during wartime while on active duty or in service, as stipulated in Clause 2 of Article 78 of the Decree.

1. Agencies and units directly managing at the brigade level and equivalent or higher

a) Agencies and units at the brigade level and equivalent or higher where the injured person is currently managed

Within five days from the date of receiving all documents specified in Clause 1 of Article 78 of the Decree, they shall be responsible for checking and publicly posting the list of injured persons at their agency or unit (minimum period of fifteen days); prepare minutes of the public posting results; confirm individual declarations according to Model No. 08 in Appendix I of the Decree. Within ten days from the date of the public posting results, organize a meeting of the Recognition Council for Persons with Merit (the Recognition Council for Persons with Merit shall be chaired by the Head of the Unit, with members including representatives from the following departments: Policy, Cadres, Military Affairs, Medical Services) to review cases without objections or complaints and prepare minutes according to Model No. 79 in Appendix I of the Decree; send the minutes of the Recognition Council for Persons with Merit, minutes of the public posting, along with the aforementioned documents to the division and equivalent or higher levels for inspection and approval.

In cases where the injured person was injured at another unit, within five days, submit a document accompanied by copies of the documents specified in Clause 1 of Article 78 of the Decree, requesting the agency or unit at the brigade level and equivalent or higher where the injured person was managed when injured. Within five days from the date of receiving all documents as prescribed by the unit managing the injured person, they shall be responsible for checking and submitting a document accompanied by the prescribed documents to the division and equivalent levels for inspection and approval.

b) Agencies and units at the brigade level and equivalent or higher where the injured person was managed when injured, upon receipt of the prescribed documents, shall be responsible for implementing the procedures and formalities stipulated in point a of this clause; send the minutes of the Recognition Council for Persons with Merit, minutes of the public posting to the agency or unit at the brigade level and equivalent or higher where the injured person is managed.

2. Divisions and equivalent or higher levels within seventeen days from the date of receiving all prescribed documents, shall be responsible for inspecting and approving; issuing injury certificates; submitting a document accompanied by the application file for direct superior inspection and approval according to the hierarchical level (agencies and units under the Ministry within three days), to the Social Policy Department. ^[49] .

In cases where the documents specified in point a of Clause 2 of Article 76 of the Decree do not record specific injuries or in cases specified in point b of Clause 2 of Article 76 of the Decree where additional injuries are declared, instruct the Physical Injury Inspection Council (the Physical Injury Inspection Council shall be chaired by the Head of the Logistics and Technical Department ^[50] with members including representatives from the following departments: Policy, Cadres, Security Protection, Military Affairs, Medical Services, and Clinics) to inspect and prepare minutes of the physical injury inspection according to Model No. 46 in Appendix I of the Decree, before issuing an injury certificate.

3. The Department of Policy and Social Affairs ^[51] Within ten days from the date of receiving the complete file as prescribed, they shall be responsible for reviewing and issuing a review certificate; transferring the file back to the Political Department of the Military Region (for subjects within the authority to introduce medical examination) or issuing an introduction letter (for remaining subjects as prescribed) for cases meeting the conditions, accompanied by a copy of the file to the authorized Medical Examination Council to determine the percentage of bodily damage due to injury.

4. The Political Department of the Military Region within seven days from the date of receiving the file and the notification of the review result from the Social Policy Department ^[52] .

5. Medical Examination Boards at various levels within 45 days from the date of receiving all documents as prescribed, shall be responsible for organizing the examination of disabilities and implementing as stipulated in Clause 4, Article 7 of this Circular.

6. The Commander or Political Commissar of the Military Region (for subjects under the management of the Military Region); the Director of the Social Policy Department ^[53] (for subjects of other agencies and units) within eight days from the date of receiving the medical examination minutes, shall be responsible for issuing decisions on issuing certificates for war invalids and allowances, preferential subsidies; at the same time, issue certificates for war invalids for cases with a disability rate of 21% or more, or issue decisions on one-time disability allowances for cases with a disability rate from 5% to 20%; transfer the file along with the decision to the agency or unit that requested it for management and implementation of preferential policies.

Article 19. Procedure for implementing convalescence and health recovery benefits at home for persons with meritorious service who are currently serving or working as prescribed in Clause 4 of Article 86 of the Decree.

1. Units at the brigade level and equivalent or higher shall establish a list of individuals eligible for convalescence and health recovery benefits at home according to Model No. 86 in Appendix I of the Decree based on the subjects with meritorious service managed by their units as stipulated in Article 84 of the Decree, and submit a written request to their direct superiors within the first quarter of the year, sending it to the political organs of units under the Ministry.

Within 15 days from the date of receipt of the superior's document regarding the implementation of convalescence and health recovery benefits, they shall be responsible for resolving the benefits for the beneficiaries.

2. The political organs of units under the Ministry shall, within 25 days from the date of receipt of the unit's request document, be responsible for checking; based on the convalescence and health recovery allowance levels at home prescribed in Clause 1 of Article 6 of Government Decree No. 75/2021/NĐ-CP dated July 24, 2021, which stipulates the levels of allowances, subsidies, and preferential policies for persons with meritorious service, they shall prepare a report for approval by the head of the unit under the Ministry, issue a decision according to Model No. 68 in Appendix I of the Decree, and transfer it back to the units at the brigade level and equivalent or higher for implementation of preferential policies.

Article 20. Procedure for establishing tracking books, issuing assistive devices, orthopedic equipment, and rehabilitation equipment for persons with meritorious service who are currently serving or working as prescribed in Clause 5 of Article 90 of the Decree.

1. Units directly managing at the brigade level and equivalent or higher.

a) Within 7 days from the date of receiving all required documents as stipulated in Clause 1 of Article 90 of the Decree, they shall be responsible for checking, comparing, preparing a list of individuals eligible for assistive devices, orthopedic equipment, and rehabilitation equipment according to Model No. 87 in Appendix I of the Decree, along with related documents, and submitting them to their direct superiors for resolution according to the分级授权（师团级单位在3天内），并发送至部属单位的政治机关。

b) Within 5 days from the date of receipt of the tracking book, they shall be responsible for delivering the assistive devices, orthopedic equipment, and rehabilitation equipment to the recipients.

c) Establish and update the management book of individuals eligible for assistive devices, orthopedic equipment, and rehabilitation equipment according to Model No. 89 in Appendix I of the Decree (hereinafter referred to as the management book of individuals eligible for assistive devices, orthopedic equipment, and rehabilitation equipment).

d) Annually, based on the management book, prepare a list of individuals reaching the age limit for assistive devices, orthopedic equipment, and rehabilitation equipment, and submit it to their direct superiors for resolution according to the分级授权，然后到部属单位的政治机关。

e) Within 7 days from the date of receipt of the decision accompanied by the approved list, they shall be responsible for disbursing funds to the recipients of assistive devices, orthopedic equipment, and rehabilitation equipment.

2. Political organs of units under the Ministry.

a) Within 15 days from the date of receipt of the required documents, they shall be responsible for checking, comparing, reporting to the Commander or Political Commissar of the Military Region to issue a decision on funding for purchasing assistive devices, orthopedic equipment, and rehabilitation equipment according to Model No. 69 in Appendix I of the Decree (hereinafter referred to as the decision on funding for purchasing assistive devices, orthopedic equipment, and rehabilitation equipment) and establish a tracking book for each individual according to Model No. 88 in Appendix I of the Decree (hereinafter referred to as the tracking book for each individual) for cases within the jurisdiction of the Military Region, and transfer it back to the directly managing units at the brigade level and equivalent for implementation; for other cases, they shall submit a written request along with related documents to the Social Policy Department. ^[54] .

b) Establish and update the management book of individuals eligible for assistive devices, orthopedic equipment, and rehabilitation equipment.

c) Within 8 days from the date of receipt of the proposed list from the units specified in point d of Clause 1 of this Article, they shall be responsible for checking, reporting to the competent authority to issue a decision on the next age limit, and sending it back to the units at the brigade level and equivalent or higher for implementation.

3. The Department of Policy and Social Affairs ^[55] Within 15 days from the date of receipt of the required documents, they shall be responsible for checking; the Director of the Social Policy Department ^[56] shall issue a decision on funding for purchasing assistive devices, orthopedic equipment, and rehabilitation equipment; establish a tracking book for each individual for cases within the jurisdiction; and transfer it back to the political organs of units under the Ministry for implementation.

Article 21. The procedure for confirming and proposing to resolve preferential treatment regimes in education and training as stipulated in point c, Clause 1, Article 97 of the Decree

1. Agencies and units directly managing persons with meritorious service at the brigade level and above shall, within three days from the date of receipt of the documents specified in point a, Clause 1, Article 97 of the Decree, be responsible for checking and confirming the application form, attaching a document along with the aforementioned documents to propose to their direct superiors (at the division level and equivalent within three days), sending it to the political agency of the unit under the Ministry where the file of the person with meritorious service is managed.

2. ^[57] The political agency of the unit under the Ministry where the file of the person with meritorious service is managed, within six days from the date of receipt of all required documents, shall be responsible for checking; attaching a document along with the application form, confirmation letter, and a copy of the file of the person with meritorious service to send to the People's Committee of the commune where the student usually resides to implement the preferential regime as prescribed.

Article 22. The procedure for reissuing the certificate of wounded veteran for wounded veterans currently serving or working as stipulated in Clause 4, Article 115 of the Decree

1. Agencies and units directly managing at the brigade level and above, within seven days from the date of receipt of the individual's application, shall be responsible for checking, confirming, and issuing a document proposing according to the hierarchical level (at the division level and equivalent within three days), sending it to the political agency of the unit under the Ministry where the wounded veteran's file is managed.

2. The political agency of the unit under the Ministry where the wounded veteran's file is managed, within five days from the date of receipt of all required documents, shall be responsible for verifying the file; reporting to the Commander or Political Commissar of the Military Region to reissue the wounded veteran certificate for cases within the authority of the Military Region, transferring the request to the relevant agency or unit for issuance; for other cases, issuing a document attached with the wounded veteran's file to propose to the Social Policy Department. ^[58] .

3. The Department of Policy and Social Affairs ^[59] Within five days from the date of receipt of all required files, the Social Policy Department shall be responsible for checking; the Director of the Social Policy Department ^[60] shall reissue the wounded veteran certificate; transferring the certificate and file back to the political agency of the unit under the Ministry for management and implementation.

Article 23. The procedure for temporarily suspending or terminating the enjoyment of preferential treatment for persons with meritorious service as stipulated in Article 118 of the Decree

1. For cases stipulated in Clause 1, Article 118 of the Decree

a) Agencies and units directly managing at the brigade level and above, after receiving the judgment or the verification result and conclusion of the competent authority, shall be responsible for checking and issuing a document proposing to their direct superiors to resolve according to the hierarchical level, sending it to the political agency of the unit under the Ministry where the file of the person with meritorious service is managed.

b) The political agency of the unit under the Ministry where the file of the person with meritorious service is managed, after receiving all required documents as stipulated in point a of this clause, shall be responsible for checking and verifying the file, attaching a document with the required documents, reporting to the Military Region Command (for those managed by the Military Region); within five days, the Commander or Political Commissar of the Military Region shall issue a decision to temporarily suspend or terminate the preferential treatment for persons with meritorious service (the decision to suspend/terminate according to Model No. 72 in Appendix I of the Decree); for other cases, reporting according to the hierarchical level, sending to the Social Policy Department. ^[61] .

c) The Social Policy Department ^[62] after receiving all required documents and files, shall be responsible for checking; within five days, the Director of the Social Policy Department ^[63] shall issue a decision to temporarily suspend or terminate the preferential treatment as prescribed; transferring the decision and file to the agency that proposed it for implementation.

2. For cases stipulated in Clause 2, Article 118 of the Decree

a) In the case of persons with meritorious service currently serving or working

Agencies and units directly managing at the brigade level and above, after discovering signs of false declaration or forgery, shall be responsible for checking and issuing a document proposing to their direct superiors to resolve according to the hierarchical level, sending it to the political agency of the unit under the Ministry where the file of the person with meritorious service is managed.

The political agency of the unit under the Ministry where the file of the person with meritorious service is managed, after receiving the proposal document, shall be responsible for checking and verifying the file, reporting to the Military Region Command (for those managed by the Military Region), the Social Policy Department ^[64] (for those belonging to other units) and issuing a document requesting the political agency of the unit under the Ministry where the file of the person with meritorious service was established to verify and conclude; within five days, the Commander or Political Commissar of the Military Region, the Director of the Social Policy Department ^[65] shall issue a decision to suspend the preferential treatment as prescribed.

After verification and conclusion that the subject has falsely declared or forged the file, the political agency of the unit under the Ministry where the file of the person with meritorious service was established, shall be responsible for requesting related agencies or units to recover issued documents; issuing a notification document attached with the verification conclusion and supporting documents to send to the political agency of the unit under the Ministry where the file of the person with meritorious service is managed.

The political agency of the unit under the Ministry where the file of the person with meritorious service is managed, after receiving the notification document from the political agency of the unit under the Ministry where the file of the person with meritorious service was established, shall be responsible for reporting to the Military Region Command (for those managed by the Military Region), the Social Policy Department ^[66] (for those belonging to other units); the Commander or Political Commissar of the Military Region, the Director of the Social Policy Department ^[67] shall issue a decision to terminate the preferential treatment as prescribed from the month of the verification conclusion; transferring the decision to the agency or unit directly managing the person with meritorious service for implementation and recovery of wrongly enjoyed benefits.

b) In the case of persons with meritorious service who have transferred out

The political agency of the unit under the Ministry where the file of the person with meritorious service was established in the Military after receiving the proposal document from the Department of Personnel and Administration ^[68] where the file of the person with meritorious service is currently managed and implementing the preferential treatment or the conclusion of the competent authority (if any), shall be responsible for organizing verification; if the conclusion is that the subject has falsely declared or forged the file, requesting related agencies or units to recover issued documents; issuing a notification document attached with the verification conclusion and supporting documents to send to the Department of Personnel and Administration ^[69] where the file of the person with meritorious service is currently managed and implementing the preferential treatment to implement according to regulations.

The Department of Cadres shall, upon receipt of the request document from the Department of Home Affairs managing the file and implementing preferential policies for individuals who were engaged in revolutionary activities before January 1, 1945, or those who were engaged in revolutionary activities from January 1, 1945 to August 1945 (recognized by the military) or the conclusion of the competent authority (if any), be responsible for verification and investigation; in cases where the conclusion indicates that the individual has made false claims or falsified files, it shall propose the Head of the General Political Department to revoke the issued documents; it shall issue a notification document along with the verification conclusion and supporting documents to the Department of Home Affairs managing the files of individuals with meritorious service for implementation according to regulations. ^[70] Article 24. Procedure for re-enjoyment of preferential policies for individuals with meritorious service as stipulated in Article 119 of the Decree. ^[71] 1. In cases where individuals with meritorious service are currently serving or working as stipulated in Clause 1 and Clause 2 of Article 119 of the Decree.

a) The direct management units at the brigade level and above shall, within three days from the date of receiving the application and relevant documents as specified in Points a and b of Clause 1 and Points a and b of Clause 2 of Article 119 of the Decree, be responsible for verification and issuing a document along with the relevant documents to their immediate superior units (at the division level and above within three days), to be sent to the political organs of subordinate units under the Ministry managing the files of individuals with meritorious service.

b) The political organs of subordinate units under the Ministry managing the files of individuals with meritorious service shall, within three days from the date of receiving all required documents, be responsible for verification and comparison of the files; they shall issue a document along with the relevant documents, report to the Military Region Command (for individuals managed by the Military Region); for other individuals, report according to the hierarchical levels and send to the Policy and Social Affairs Bureau.

c) The Commander or Political Commissar of the Military Region, the Director of the Policy and Social Affairs Bureau

within three days from the date of receiving all required documents, shall be responsible for issuing a decision on the re-enjoyment of preferential policies for individuals with meritorious service according to Model No. 73 in Appendix I of the Decree (hereinafter referred to as the decision on the re-enjoyment of preferential policies for individuals with meritorious service); transfer the file along with the decision to the requesting unit for management and implementation of preferential policies. ^[72] .

2. In cases where war invalids have not enjoyed preferential policies due to sending their books to B as stipulated in Point c of Clause 4 of Article 119 of the Decree. ^[73] a) The Commandant of the Hanoi Capital Command or the Provincial Military Command shall, within nine days from the date of receiving all required documents as specified in Point a of Clause 4 of Article 119 of the Decree, be responsible for verification and coordination with the Department of Home Affairs

to verify and clarify the enjoyment of preferential policies by the subject in the locality. The Hanoi Capital Command shall issue a document along with the file to propose to the Policy and Social Affairs Bureau,

the Provincial Military Command shall propose to the Military Region Political Department. ^[74] Within five days from the date of receiving the decision on the re-enjoyment of preferential policies and the file, instruct the agency handling the policy to hand over the decision and the war invalid certificate to the subject; transfer the file to the Department of Home Affairs ^[75] where the war invalid usually resides for management and implementation of preferential policies.

b) The Military Region Political Department shall, within three days from the date of receiving all required files, be responsible for verification and review; it shall issue a document along with the file to propose to the Policy and Social Affairs Bureau. ^[76] Within three days from the date of receiving the decision on the re-enjoyment of preferential policies and the file, transfer to the Provincial Military Command for implementation.

within ten days from the date of receiving all required files, be responsible for examination; the Director of the Policy and Social Affairs Bureau ^[77] .

shall issue a decision on the re-enjoyment of preferential policies for individuals with meritorious service for cases meeting the conditions; transfer the decision and file to the Hanoi Capital Command or the Military Region Political Department for implementation.

c) The Social Policy Department ^[78] within ten days from the date of receiving all necessary documents, shall be responsible for reviewing; the Director of the Policy and Social Affairs Department ^[79] shall issue a decision to re-implement benefits for those who have made contributions to the nation when they meet the required conditions; transfer the decision and file to the Command of the Hanoi Capital Military Region or the Political Department of the Military Region to implement.

Article 25. The procedure for handling one-time allowance when a person with meritorious service dies while on active duty or in service is prescribed in Clause 5, Article 123 of the Decree.

1. The direct managing agency or unit at the brigade level and equivalent must submit a written request along with a copy of the death notice to their immediate superior agency or unit within five days from the date of the person's death (for agencies or units at the division level and equivalent, this period is three days). The request should be sent to the political office of the subordinate unit under the Ministry that manages the file of the person with meritorious service.

2. Within four days from the date of receiving all required documents, the political office of the subordinate unit under the Ministry that manages the file of the person with meritorious service shall have the responsibility to check and verify the file of the person with meritorious service. They must submit a written report along with the file to the Military Region Command (for those under the management of the military region); for other cases, they should report according to the hierarchy and send it to the Department of Policy and Social Affairs. ^[80] .

Within three days from the date of receiving the decision to terminate preferential treatment for the person with meritorious service and the decision for one-time allowance, they shall implement the preferential treatment regime; transfer the file of the person with meritorious service to the Department of Personnel of the province where the family members of the person with meritorious service reside to carry out the procedures for monthly pension benefits and maintenance pension (if applicable). ^[81] where the dependents of those who have contributed reside to process the application for monthly pension benefits, maintenance pension (if applicable).

3. The Commander or Political Commissar of the Military Region, or the Director of the Department of Policy and Social Affairs ^[82] within five days from the date of receiving all required documents, shall issue the decision to terminate preferential treatment for the person with meritorious service and the decision for one-time allowance according to Model No. 74 in Appendix I of the Decree; transfer the file along with the decision to the requesting agency or unit for implementation.

Article 26. The procedure for amending and supplementing personal information in the file of a person with meritorious service is prescribed in Point a, Clause 3, Article 130 of the Decree.

1. For persons with meritorious service who are on active duty or in service

a) The direct managing agency or unit at the brigade level and equivalent must, within seven days from the date of receiving all required documents as stipulated in Point a, Clause 3, Article 130 of the Decree, check the documents; submit a written request along with a copy of the party member record when admitted to the Party (if a party member) and a copy of the officer record or military personnel record, defense civil servant record, or record of personnel working in a confidential organization under the Government Confidentiality Bureau managed by the unit, and the documents provided by the person with meritorious service, according to the hierarchy (for agencies or units at the division level and equivalent, this period is three days). The request should be sent to the political office of the subordinate unit under the Ministry that manages the file of the person with meritorious service.

b) Within ten days from the date of receiving the required documents, the political office of the subordinate unit under the Ministry that manages the file of the person with meritorious service shall check and verify the information in the file of the person with meritorious service. They must submit a written report along with the documents specified in Point a, Clause 1 of this Article and a copy of the documents requesting to amend and supplement the information to the competent authority for resolution as stipulated in Point a, Clause 2, Article 130 of the Decree.

Within five days from the date of receiving the amended and supplemented document from the competent authority, they must submit a written report along with the aforementioned documents, and report to the Commander or Political Commissar of the Military Region to issue a decision to amend and supplement the information in the file of the person with meritorious service according to Model No. 75 in Appendix I of the Decree (hereinafter referred to as the decision to amend and supplement the information in the file of the person with meritorious service) for those under the management of the military region, and send the amended decision to the Department of Policy and Social Affairs. ^[83] ; for other cases, report according to the hierarchy and send it to the Department of Policy and Social Affairs. ^[84] .

c) The Social Policy Department ^[85] Within five days from the date of receiving all required documents and files, they must check the documents; the Director of the Department of Policy and Social Affairs ^[86] shall issue a decision to amend and supplement the information in the file of the person with meritorious service; amend the information in the electronic file, and send the amended file and decision to the requesting agency or unit for management and implementation.

2. For persons with meritorious service who have been transferred out

The competent agency or unit must, within thirty days from the date of receiving the request document from the Department of Personnel, ^[87] along with the documents specified in Point b, Clause 3, Article 130 of the Decree, check and verify the documents; submit a written amendment and supplementation document to the requesting agency and the Department of Policy and Social Affairs. ^[88] .

Article 27. The procedure for transferring files of persons entitled to benefits managed by the Military is prescribed in point a, Clause 1, Article 128, Clause 1, and point b, Clause 2, Article 132 of the Decree.

1. Management of Files of Persons Entitled to Benefits

a) Department of Policy and Social Affairs ^[89]

Managing and storing files of war invalids, persons entitled to benefits like war invalids, disabled veterans, victims of toxic chemicals according to regulations applicable to cases recognized before the effective date of this Decree.

Managing and storing lists: Martyrs; war invalids, persons entitled to benefits like war invalids; disabled veterans; Heroes of the People's Armed Forces; Labor heroes during the resistance period; persons engaged in revolutionary activities, resistance, national defense, and international duties captured and imprisoned by the enemy recognized by military agencies and units and implementing preferential policies as prescribed.

Managing and issuing file numbers (war invalid certificates, certificates for persons entitled to benefits like war invalids; disabled veteran certificates) recognized by military agencies and units.

Building a database of persons entitled to benefits managed by the Military to integrate into the national database and managing, updating software databases on war invalids and disabled veterans.

Summarizing and reporting to the Ministry of Interior ^[90] the number of persons entitled to benefits managed by the Military as prescribed.

b) Cadre Department

Managing and storing lists of persons engaged in revolutionary activities before January 1, 1945 and from January 1, 1945 to August 1945 uprising day recognized by the Military.

Annually, compiling lists of persons engaged in revolutionary activities before January 1, 1945 and from January 1, 1945 to August 1945 uprising day recognized by the Military in that year (from January 1 to December 31 of the year) and sending them to the Department of Policy and Social Affairs ^[91] before January 10 of the following year.

c) Political organs of subordinate units under the Ministry

Managing and storing files of war invalids, persons entitled to benefits like war invalids, disabled veterans according to regulations applicable to cases recognized before the effective date of this Decree.

Managing and storing files of war invalids, persons entitled to benefits like war invalids; files of persons entitled to preferential treatment for Heroes of the People's Armed Forces, Labor heroes during the resistance period; files of persons entitled to preferential treatment for persons engaged in revolutionary activities, resistance, national defense, and international duties captured and imprisoned by the enemy currently serving under their command.

Managing and storing lists: Martyrs; war invalids, persons entitled to benefits like war invalids; disabled veterans; Heroes of the People's Armed Forces; Labor heroes during the resistance period; persons engaged in revolutionary activities, resistance, national defense, and international duties captured and imprisoned by the enemy recognized by the unit, files transferred out of the Military.

Annually, compiling and reporting the number according to Model No. 100 Appendix I of the Decree and lists: Martyrs; war invalids, persons entitled to benefits like war invalids; disabled veterans; Heroes of the People's Armed Forces, Labor heroes during the resistance period; persons engaged in revolutionary activities, resistance, national defense, and international duties captured and imprisoned by the enemy recognized in that year (from January 1 to December 31 of the year) and sending them to the Department of Policy and Social Affairs. ^[92] before January 10 of the following year.

2. Transfer of Files of Persons Entitled to Benefits Between Agencies and Units Under the Ministry

a) Agencies and units directly managing at the brigade level and equivalent within seven days from the date of receiving the decision on job transfer for persons entitled to benefits, shall be responsible for settling preferential allowances and submitting a request to the immediate superior agency (at the division level and equivalent within three days) to transfer the files of persons entitled to benefits to the political organ of the subordinate unit under the Ministry where the files are managed.

b) The political organ of the subordinate unit under the Ministry where the files of persons entitled to benefits are managed, within ten days from the date of receiving all necessary documents, shall be responsible for checking and preparing a transfer notice form (Model No. 93 Appendix I of the Decree, hereinafter referred to as the transfer notice form) along with the files and sending them to the political organ of the subordinate unit under the Ministry where the person entitled to benefits is transferring to.

c) The political organ of the subordinate unit under the Ministry where the person entitled to benefits is transferring to, within ten days from the date of receiving all necessary files, shall be responsible for checking, if the files comply with regulations, registering the management of the subject and continuing to implement preferential policies, while notifying the political organ of the subordinate unit under the Ministry where the files were transferred from; in case of non-compliance with regulations, submitting a document along with the files requesting the transferring unit to review and resolve (specifying the reasons for not accepting the files).

All issues regarding benefits and files must be resolved before transferring; the time for continuing to enjoy preferential benefits shall be implemented according to the transfer notice form.

3. Transfer of Files of Persons Entitled to Benefits Outside the Military, Government Cryptographic Office

a) Agencies and units directly managing at the brigade level and equivalent within ten days from the date of receiving one of the decisions (retirement, discharge, change of profession, resignation, retirement due to disability or monthly pension) of persons entitled to benefits, shall be responsible for settling preferential allowances and submitting a request to the immediate superior agency (at the division level and equivalent within eight days) to transfer the files of persons entitled to benefits to the political organ of the subordinate unit under the Ministry where the files are managed.

b) The political organ of the subordinate unit under the Ministry within twelve days from the date of receiving all necessary documents, shall be responsible for checking the information on the transfer request, preparing a transfer notice form, and sending the files along with the transfer notice form through postal service to the Department of Home Affairs ^[93] where the person entitled to benefits resides permanently; sending one transfer notice form to the individual; all issues regarding benefits or files must be resolved before transferring.

In case the files of war invalids recognized from December 31, 1994 or earlier are incomplete according to regulations (due to loss), submitting a report along with the files being managed according to the hierarchical level, and sending it to the Department of Policy and Social Affairs ^[94] requesting a copy.

c) The Social Policy Department ^[95] Within ten days from the date of receiving all necessary files, shall be responsible for checking the records or lists being managed, preparing two copies of the war invalid file extract signed by the Head of the Department of Policy and Social Affairs ^[96] stamped and transferred back to the requesting agency or unit.

Chapter III. IMPLEMENTATION

 

Article 28. Transitional Provisions

Continue to apply the provisions at Clause 2 Article 15, Clause 2 Article 16, and Clauses 2 and 3 Article 17 of Circular No. 202/2013/TT-BQP dated November 7, 2013, issued by the Minister of National Defense guiding the procedures and formalities for confirmation; organization to implement preferential policies for persons who have rendered meritorious service to the revolution under the responsibility of the Ministry of National Defense, to establish the application file for recognition as a war invalid for cases specified at Point h Clause 1 Article 33 of Decree No. 31/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 9, 2013, of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of some articles of the Ordinance on Preferential Treatment for Persons Who Have Rendered Meritorious Service to the Revolution if there is a summary of the medical record treating mental illness that has impaired capacity for conduct from a provincial hospital or equivalent level or higher before July 1, 2021, as stipulated at Clause 3 Article 184 of the Decree.

Article 29. Effective Date ^[97]

1. This Circular takes effect from September 15, 2022.

2. The Circulars: Circular No. 113/2007/TT-BQP dated July 24, 2007, issued by the Minister of National Defense guiding the implementation of the policy of providing money to purchase assistive devices, orthopedic equipment, and functional recovery for persons who have rendered meritorious service to the revolution currently working in the Military; Circular No. 202/2013/TT-BQP dated November 7, 2013, issued by the Minister of National Defense guiding the procedures and formalities for confirmation; organization to implement preferential policies for persons who have rendered meritorious service to the revolution under the responsibility of the Ministry of National Defense (except Clause 2 Article 15, Clause 2 Article 16, and Clauses 2 and 3 Article 17) shall cease to be effective from the date this Circular takes effect.

3. In case the regulations cited in this Circular are amended, supplemented, or replaced, they shall be implemented according to the new regulations that have been amended, supplemented, or replaced.

Article 30. Responsibility for Implementation

2. During the implementation process, if there are any difficulties, agencies and units shall promptly reflect them to the Ministry of National Defense (through the Military Health Department/MoND) for consideration and resolution./.

2. During the process of implementation, if there are difficulties, agencies and units shall promptly report to the Ministry of National Defense (through the Policy and Social Affairs Department). ^[98] To examine and resolve them.

 

 

 

 

[1] Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP dated September 26, 2025 amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, based on the following grounds:

"Pursuant to Decree No. 01/2022/NĐ-CP dated November 30, 2022, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of National Defense;

Pursuant to Decree No. 03/2025/NĐ-CP dated February 28, 2025, of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 01/2022/NĐ-CP dated November 30, 2022, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of National Defense;

Pursuant to Decree No. 209/2025/NĐ-CP dated July 21, 2025, of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of eleven decrees of the Government within the scope of management of the Ministry of National Defense;

Pursuant to Decision No. 22/2025/QĐ-TTg dated July 10, 2025, of the Prime Minister amending and supplementing certain articles of decisions of the Prime Minister on the regime and policies for those participating in the resistance war, wars for national defense and international missions under the scope of management of the Ministry of National Defense;

At the proposal of the Director of the General Political Department;

The Minister of National Defense issues this Circular amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy."

[2] The term "residence" is replaced by the term "permanent residence" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[3] The term "Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs" is replaced by the term "Interior Affairs" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[4] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[5] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[6] This paragraph is amended and supplemented as provided for at Clause 1 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[7] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[8] The term "Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs" is replaced by the term "Interior Affairs" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[9] The term "Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs" is replaced by the term "Interior Affairs" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[10] The term "Military Command Board of the district" is replaced by the term "Military Command Board of the province" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[11] The term "Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs" is replaced by the term "Interior Affairs" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[12] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[13] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[14] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[15] This paragraph is amended and supplemented as provided for at Clause 2 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[16] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[17] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[18] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[19] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[20] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[21] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[22] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[23] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[24] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[25] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[26] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[27] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[28] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[29] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[30] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[31] The term "Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs" is replaced by the term "Interior Affairs" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[32] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[33] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[34] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[35] The term "Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs" is replaced by the term "Interior Affairs" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[36] This clause is abolished as provided for at Point b Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[37] This clause is amended and supplemented as provided for at Clause 3 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[38] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[39] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[40] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[41] The term "Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs" is replaced by the term "Interior Affairs" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[42] The term "Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs" is replaced by the term "Interior Affairs" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[43] This clause is abolished as provided for at Point b Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[44] This clause has been amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 4, Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense regarding policy areas, which took effect from September 26, 2025.

[45] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[46] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[47] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[48] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[49] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[50] The term "Logistics" shall be replaced with the term "Logistics - Engineering" as provided for in Point a, Clause 6, Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense regarding policy areas, which took effect from September 26, 2025.

[51] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[52] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[53] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[54] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[55] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[56] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[57] This clause has been amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 5, Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense regarding policy areas, which took effect from September 26, 2025.

[58] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[59] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[60] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[61] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[62] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[63] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[64] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[65] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[66] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[67] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[68] The term "Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs" is replaced by the term "Interior Affairs" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[69] The term "Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs" is replaced by the term "Interior Affairs" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[70] The term "Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs" is replaced by the term "Interior Affairs" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[71] The term "Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs" is replaced by the term "Interior Affairs" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[72] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[73] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[74] The term "Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs" is replaced by the term "Interior Affairs" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[75] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[76] The term "Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs" is replaced by the term "Interior Affairs" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[77] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[78] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[79] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[80] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[81] The term "Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs" is replaced by the term "Interior Affairs" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[82] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[83] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[84] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[85] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[86] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[87] The term "Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs" is replaced by the term "Interior Affairs" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[88] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[89] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[90] The term "Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs" is replaced by the term "Interior Affairs" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[91] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[92] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[93] The term "Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs" is replaced by the term "Interior Affairs" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[94] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[95] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[96] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.

[97] Articles 19 and 20 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain provisions of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense regarding policy areas, which took effect from September 26, 2025, are stipulated as follows:

“Article 19. Implementation Provisions

1. This circular takes effect from September 26, 2025.

2. Replace the following terms:

a) Replace the term "Labor - War Invalids and Social Affairs" with the term "Interior" at the following articles, clauses, and points:

- At Point b, Clause 3, Section II Joint Circular No. 27/2004/TTLT-BQP-BTC dated March 4, 2004, issued by the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Finance guiding the implementation of Decision No. 215/2003/QĐ-TTg dated October 24, 2003, of the Prime Minister on the regime for military personnel, defense workers directly engaged in education management, health care, or combating individuals infected with HIV/AIDS;

- At Article 4, Clause 2, Article 5 of Circular No. 53/2024/TT-BQP dated September 17, 2024, issued by the Minister of National Defense regulating the adjustment of monthly allowances for military personnel and those working in confidential services who receive salaries equivalent to military personnel who have retired, been discharged, or left their posts.

b) Replace the term "Policy Bureau" with the term "Policy and Social Bureau" at the following articles, clauses, and points:

- At Point a, Point d, Clause 1, Point c, Clause 2, Article 5, Clause 3, Article 7 of Circular No. 06/2015/TT-BQP dated January 19, 2015, issued by the Minister of National Defense regulating and guiding the mobilization of contributions, management, and utilization of the Gratitude Fund within the Ministry of National Defense;

- At Clause 1, Article 5, Clause 2, Article 8 of Circular No. 53/2024/TT-BQP dated September 17, 2024, issued by the Minister of National Defense regulating the adjustment of monthly allowances for military personnel and those working in confidential services who receive salaries equivalent to military personnel who have retired, been discharged, or left their posts.

3. Documents that are components of administrative procedures' files received by agencies, units, and localities from policy beneficiaries before this circular takes effect but have not yet been resolved shall continue to be processed according to the provisions of existing legal documents effective at the time of receiving the file.

4. Administrative procedure files implemented on an electronic environment (when conditions permit) according to this circular shall be carried out as follows:

a) Organizations and individuals prepare electronic files, fill out electronic forms and declarations as required by the online public service system;

b) Organizations and individuals implement administrative procedures through the National Public Service Portal via electronic identity accounts established by the electronic identification and authentication system integrated into the National Public Service Portal;

c) Agencies implementing administrative procedures extract information and data from the National Database, specialized databases, and information systems as prescribed by law, and supplement documents and materials into the electronic file of the individual or organization implementing the administrative procedure without requiring them to provide or present these documents and materials.

5. For police personnel applying for benefits under Decision No. 290/2005/QĐ-TTg who submitted application files before this circular took effect and have not yet been reviewed and decided upon, the responsibility and procedures for handling shall be carried out according to the provisions of existing legal documents effective at the time of receiving the file; if the application is submitted from the date this circular takes effect, it shall be handled according to the guidance of the Minister of Public Security as stipulated in Article 1 of Decision No. 22/2025/QĐ-TTg dated July 10, 2025, of the Prime Minister amending and supplementing certain provisions of the Prime Minister's Decisions on benefits and policies for individuals participating in resistance wars, national defense wars, and international missions under the management of the Ministry of National Defense.

Article 20. Responsibility for Implementation

Heads of relevant agencies, units, ministries, sectors, and localities are responsible for implementing this circular.

In the process of implementation, if there are any difficulties, agencies and units shall report to the Ministry of National Defense (through the Policy and Social Bureau of the General Political Department) for examination and resolution./.

[98] The term "Policy Bureau" is replaced by the term "Policy and Social Affairs Bureau" as provided for at Point a Clause 6 Article 17 of Circular No. 103/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of joint circulars, circulars, and decisions of the Minister of National Defense in the field of policy, which takes effect from September 26, 2025.