Decree-Law No. 53 Regarding the Appointment of Mr. Do Duc Kien to the Position of Director of the Office of the Ministry of National Defense and Director of the Office of the Chief Commander

This Decree-Law was issued by the President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1949 to adjust personnel within the national defense apparatus, specifically regarding Mr. Do Duc Kien replacing Mr. Nguyen Thuong in the position of Director of the Office of the Ministry of National Defense and Director of the Office of the Chief Commander.

Document No.53
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityMinistry of Justice
Signed byHồ Chí Minh — Chủ tịch nước
Updated18/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued18/06/1949
Effective18/06/1949
In force from01/01/1960
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

This Decree-Law was issued by the President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1949 to adjust personnel within the national defense apparatus, specifically regarding Mr. Do Duc Kien replacing Mr. Nguyen Thuong in the position of Director of the Office of the Ministry of National Defense and Director of the Office of the Chief Commander.

Key points

  • Mr. Do Duc Kien is appointed as Director of the Office of the Ministry of National Defense and Director of the Office of the Chief Commander pursuant to Article 1
  • Decree-Law No. 5-SL dated February 1, 1949 regarding the appointment of Mr. Nguyen Thuong as Director of the Office of the Ministry of National Defense and Director of the Office of the Chief Commander is annulled pursuant to Article 2

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Mr. Do Duc Kien is appointed to an important position in the Ministry of National Defense and the Office of the Chief Commander, replacing Mr. Nguyen Thuong.
  • The previous decree regarding Mr. Nguyen Thuong's position is annulled.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What position does Mr. Do Duc Kien hold?

Mr. Do Duc Kien is appointed as Director of the Office of the Ministry of National Defense and Director of the Office of the Chief Commander pursuant to Article 1 of this Decree-Law.

When was Decree-Law No. 5-SL dated February 1, 1949 annulled?

Decree-Law No. 5-SL dated February 1, 1949 is annulled pursuant to Article 2 of this Decree-Law.

Full text

DECREE

NO. 53 DATE September 18, 1949

 

PRESIDENT

VIETNAMESE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC

Pursuant to Decree No. 57 dated May 3, 1946 organizing the Ministries;

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

Pursuant to Decree No. 5-SL dated February 1, 1949 appointing Mr. Nguyen Thuong as Director of the Office of the Ministry of National Defense and concurrently as Director of the Office of the General Command;

At the proposal of the Minister of National Defense and Commander-in-Chief of the National Army and People's Militia of Vietnam;

By resolution of the Council of Ministers;

ISSUES THE FOLLOWING DECREE:

Article 1

Mr. Do Duc Kien, former Political Director of the Intermediate Military School, is hereby appointed as Director of the Office of the Ministry of National Defense and concurrently as Director of the Office of the General Command, replacing Mr. Nguyen Thuong who has been reassigned to another position.

Article 2

Decree No. 5-SL dated February 1, 1949 is hereby repealed.

Article 3

The Minister of National Defense and Commander-in-Chief of the National Army and People's Militia of Vietnam shall implement this decree accordingly.

 

 

 

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