Decree No. 66/SL divides the Defense Intelligence Bureau into two parts: Part I is merged with the Ministry of Interior's Police Department, and Part II is merged with the Military Intelligence Service of the Ministry of National Defense.

Decree No. 66/SL in 1950 divides the Defense Intelligence Bureau into two parts: one part merges with the Police Department under the Ministry of Interior, and another part merges with the Military Intelligence Service of the Ministry of National Defense. This document aims to adjust the intelligence operations organization among agencies.

Document No.66/SL
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityMinistry of Home Affairs
Signed byHồ Chí Minh — Chủ tịch nước
Updated18/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date14/05/1950
Effective date29/05/1950
Expiry date30/04/1975
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 66/SL in 1950 divides the Defense Intelligence Bureau into two parts: one part merges with the Police Department under the Ministry of Interior, and another part merges with the Military Intelligence Service of the Ministry of National Defense. This document aims to adjust the intelligence operations organization among agencies.

Scope of application

Ministry of Interior, Ministry of National Defense

Key points

  • The Defense Intelligence Bureau is divided into two parts (Article 1)
  • One part merges with the Police Department under the Ministry of Interior (Clause 1a)
  • The remaining part merges with the Military Intelligence Service of the General Staff under the Ministry of National Defense (Clause 1b)
  • The Ministry of Interior provides information and documents to the Ministry of National Defense (Article 2)
  • The Ministry of National Defense assists the Ministry of Interior in directing the espionage work of the Police Department (Article 2)

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Strengthening cooperation between intelligence agencies and police
  • Enhancing the effectiveness of national defense intelligence operations
  • It may create organizational burdens for the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of National Defense during the adjustment process

❓ Frequently asked questions

What does Decree No. 66/SL in 1950 stipulate?

Specifies the division of the Defense Intelligence Bureau into two parts and their merger with other agencies.

How many parts is the Defense Intelligence Bureau divided into?

It is divided into two parts according to Article 1 of the decree.

Full text

DECREE-LAW

OF THE CHAIRMAN

OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

NO. 66/SL DATED MAY 14, 1950

THE CHAIRMAN OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

 

Pursuant to Decree-Law No. 58-SL dated May 3, 1946 organizing the Ministry of Interior,

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

Considering the need for work,

Upon the proposal of the Minister of Interior and the Minister of National Defense,

 

ISSUES THE FOLLOWING DECREE-LAW:

Article 1: The Intelligence Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense shall now be divided into two parts:

a) One part shall merge with the Police Department under the Ministry of Interior,

b) One part shall merge with the Military Intelligence Service under the General Staff of the Ministry of National Defense.

Article 2: The Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of National Defense shall determine the coordination between the two ministries to ensure that:

- The Ministry of Interior provides information and materials for national defense,

The Ministry of National Defense assists the Ministry of Interior in directing the espionage activities of the Police Department.

Article 3: The Ministers of Interior and National Defense shall implement this Decree-Law accordingly.

 

 

Ho Chi Minh

(Signed)

 

 

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