Decree No. 6 Regarding the Prohibition of Enlisting, Selling Food, and Serving as Collaborators for French Military Forces

Decree No. 6 of 1945 prohibits Vietnamese people from enlisting in the French military, selling food, guiding, communicating with, or serving as collaborators for French military forces. Those who violate this decree will be severely punished by a military court.

Document No.6
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byVõ Nguyên Giáp — Bộ trưởng
Updated20/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date05/09/1945
Effective date20/09/1945
Expiry date
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 6 of 1945 prohibits Vietnamese people from enlisting in the French military, selling food, guiding, communicating with, or serving as collaborators for French military forces. Those who violate this decree will be severely punished by a military court.

Scope of application

Vietnamese People

Key points

  • Citizens are prohibited from enlisting in the French military (Clause 1)
  • Citizens are prohibited from selling food, guiding, or communicating with the French military (Clause 1)
  • Serving as collaborators for the French military is forbidden (Clause 1)
  • Those who violate this decree will be severely punished by a military court (Clause 2)

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Preventing Vietnamese people from supporting the French military, enhancing control and protection of national sovereignty.
  • Creating difficulties for the operations of French military forces in Vietnam
  • Establishing legal barriers for those intending to collaborate with the French military

❓ Frequently asked questions

Is enlisting in the French military prohibited?

Yes, according to Clause 1 of Decree No. 6 of 1945.

Are citizens allowed to sell food to the French military?

No, this is prohibited under Clause 1 of Decree No. 6 of 1945.

Who will handle those who violate the decree?

A military court will severely punish violators (Clause 2).

Full text

DECREE-LAW

No. 6 dated September 5, 1945

THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS OF THE PROVISIONAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

Considering the serious situation

After the Council of Ministers had reached an agreement.

ISSUES A DECREE-LAW

Clause 1: Now prohibits Vietnamese citizens from enlisting, selling food, guiding, communicating, or serving as informants for French military forces.

Clause 2: Those who violate this order shall be brought to a military court and severely punished.

Clause 3: The Ministers of the Interior, Defense, and Justice are hereby entrusted with the implementation of this decree-law.

 

Vo Nguyen Giap

(Signed)

 MINISTER

 

 

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