Decree No. 32/SL on the establishment of the Command Board for the Front to control combat units

Decree No. 32/SL of 1950 stipulates the establishment of the Command Board for the Front to control combat units during wartime. This document applies to the Ministry of National Defense and military units.

Document No.32/SL
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityMinistry of Justice
Signed byHồ Chí Minh — Chủ tịch nước
Updated18/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date04/03/1950
Effective date19/03/1950
Expiry date30/04/1975
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 32/SL of 1950 stipulates the establishment of the Command Board for the Front to control combat units during wartime. This document applies to the Ministry of National Defense and military units.

Scope of application

Ministry of National Defense, combat units

Key points

  • Combat units will be concentrated into the Front under the command of the Command Board for the Front (Article 1).
  • The Command Board for the Front consists of the Political Commissioner, the Commander-in-Chief, and the Deputy Commander-in-Chief (Article 2).
  • The Minister of National Defense concurrently serving as the Chief Commander of the National Army and People's Militia of Vietnam shall appoint the Command Board for the Front (Article 3).
  • The Political Commissioner has the final decision-making authority in cases of disagreement among the Command Board members (Article 4).
  • Details for implementing this decree shall be determined by the Minister of National Defense concurrently serving as the Chief Commander of the National Army and People's Militia of Vietnam (Article 5).

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Enhance the effectiveness of command and control during wartime.
  • Minimize internal conflicts when there are disagreements.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What members compose the Command Board for the Front?

The Command Board for the Front consists of the Political Commissioner, the Commander-in-Chief, and the Deputy Commander-in-Chief (Article 2).

Who has the authority to appoint the Command Board for the Front?

The Minister of National Defense concurrently serving as the Chief Commander of the National Army and People's Militia of Vietnam shall appoint the Command Board for the Front (Article 3).

Full text

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

NUMBER: 32/SL
DATE: March 4, 1950

DECREE

OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

NUMBER 32/SL OF MARCH 4, 1950

CHAIRMAN

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

HO CHI MINH

President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam

Pursuant to Decree No. 50-SL dated June 18, 1949 organizing the Ministry of National Defense;

Pursuant to Decrees No. 33 dated March 22, 1946 and No. 71 dated May 22, 1946 organizing and establishing rules for the National Army of Vietnam;

Considering the needs of military operations;

At the proposal of the Minister of National Defense concurrently serving as Chief Commander of the National Army and People's Militia of Vietnam;

In accordance with the resolution of the Government Council after consultation with the Standing Committee of the National Assembly;

ISSUES THE DECREE:

Article 1. Depending on the needs of military operations, combat units will be concentrated into Fronts under the command of a Front Command Board.

Article 2. The Front Command Board shall consist of:

- One Political Commissioner;

- One Commander-in-Chief;

- One Deputy Commander.

Article 3. The Front Command Board shall be appointed by the Minister of National Defense concurrently serving as Chief Commander of the National Army and People's Militia of Vietnam.

Article 4. In case of disagreement among the members of the Board, the Political Commissioner has the final decision-making authority.

Article 5. The details for implementing this Decree shall be established by the Minister of National Defense concurrently serving as Chief Commander of the National Army and People's Militia of Vietnam.

Article 6. The Minister of National Defense concurrently serving as Chief Commander of the National Army and People's Militia of Vietnam shall implement this Decree.

 

 

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE
(Signed)
Ho Chi Minh City
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