Consolidated Document number 81/VBHN-BQP stipulates the application of disciplinary measures, procedures, deadlines, time limits, and authority for handling disciplinary actions against Militia Self-Defense Forces.

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM Independence - Freedom - Happiness _______________________

 

 

CIRCULAR

Regulations on the application of disciplinary measures, procedures, and formalities,
time limits, deadlines, and authority to handle disciplinary actions against Militia Self-Defense Forces

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Circular No. 75/2020/TT-BQP dated June 19, 2020, issued by the Minister of National Defense, stipulates the application of disciplinary measures, procedures, time limits, deadlines, and authority to handle disciplinary actions against Militia Self-Defense Forces, which took effect from August 5, 2020, amended and supplemented by:

Circular No. 83/2025/TT-BQP dated August 7, 2025, issued by the Minister of National Defense, amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars of the Minister of National Defense regarding the division of authority in the field of defense work, Militia Self-Defense Forces, national defense education, and security when organizing local administrative bodies with two levels, which took effect from August 7, 2025.

Based on the Militia Self-Defense Law dated November 22, 2019;

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;

At the proposal of the Chief of General Staff;

The Minister of National Defense issues this Circular stipulating the application of disciplinary measures, procedures, time limits, deadlines, and authority to handle disciplinary actions against Militia Self-Defense Forces[1].

 

Chapter I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This Circular stipulates the application of disciplinary measures, procedures, time limits, deadlines, and authority to handle disciplinary actions against Militia Self-Defense Forces.

Article 2. Applicability

1. Command positions and soldiers of Militia Self-Defense Forces, except for Militia Self-Defense Forces undergoing training at military training facilities, Militia Self-Defense Forces during combat support periods for military units, command positions of Militia Self-Defense Forces held by military officers.

2. Military agencies and units, and related organizations and individuals.

Article 3. Principles of Disciplinary Actions

1. Under the leadership and guidance of the Party Committee, the local government at the commune level, the heads of agencies and organizations, and the direct commanders of Militia Self-Defense Forces units, local military offices at all levels, and the military command offices of agencies and organizations.

2. In accordance with procedures, promptly, accurately, objectively, fairly, strictly, and within the scope of authority.

3. Each violation shall be subject to only one form of disciplinary action; if a person violates discipline multiple times and commits different violations, each violation must be assessed and concluded, clarifying the degree of violation and the form of disciplinary action for each violation, but only one common form of disciplinary action shall be applied for all violations without exceeding the highest form of disciplinary action among them. If multiple forms of disciplinary action are imposed, it shall be decided by the competent authority.

4. Ensuring educational value, contributing to improving the overall quality of the Militia Self-Defense Forces.

Article 4. Mitigating Circumstances and Aggravating Circumstances

1. Mitigating circumstances

a) The violator has taken actions to prevent or reduce the consequences of the violation or voluntarily remedied the consequences and compensated for losses;

b) The violator has voluntarily reported, sincerely repented, and actively assisted competent authorities in discovering and handling violations of discipline;

c) The violation of discipline was committed under duress or due to material or spiritual dependence.

2. Aggravating circumstances

a) Repeated violations while performing duties;

b) Forcing someone dependent on oneself materially or spiritually to violate discipline;

c) Taking advantage of position or power to violate discipline;

d) Continuing to violate discipline despite requests from those with authority to stop such behavior;

đ) After violating discipline, taking actions to evade or conceal the violation.

Article 5. Cases Not Subject to Disciplinary Review and Exemption from Disciplinary Liability

1. Cases Not Subject to Disciplinary Review

a) During the period of leave decided by the competent authority;

b) During the treatment period confirmed by military medical personnel or healthcare facilities;

c) During the waiting period for the conclusion of the competent authority's investigation, prosecution, and trial regarding the violation of laws.

2. Cases Exempted from Disciplinary Liability

a) Confirmed by the competent authority to be in a state of incapacity to act according to civil law at the time of the violation;

b) Self-defense, emergency situations, and due to force majeure;

c) Following orders from superiors or assignments from authorized persons in accordance with the provisions of the law.

Article 6. Appeals Against Disciplinary Decisions

1. In cases where the person violating discipline disagrees with the disciplinary decision, they have the right to appeal to the competent authority responsible for discipline in accordance with this Circular; until the appeal is resolved, the person must strictly comply with the current decision.

2. Upon receiving an appeal from a person violating discipline, the competent authority shall be responsible for reviewing and responding within the prescribed time limit under the law.

Article 7. Compensation for Damages

The person violating discipline must compensate for damages caused in accordance with the provisions of the law.

Article 8. Forms of Discipline

The forms of discipline for the People's Militia are implemented in accordance with Clause 1 and Clause 2 of Article 48 of the Law on the People's Militia, specifically as follows:

1. For People's Militia soldiers, one of the following forms of discipline may be applied:

a) Reprimand;

b) Warning;

c) Revocation of People's Militia title.

2. For commanding positions in People's Militia units, one of the following forms of discipline may be applied:

a) Reprimand;

b) Warning;

c) Demotion;

d) Dismissal;

đ) Revocation of People's Militia title.

 

Chapter II. VIOLATIONS AND APPLICATION OF DISCIPLINARY MEASURES

 

Article 9. Violations of Duties and Responsibilities of Commanding Positions in the People's Militia

1. A direct commander of a People's Militia unit, a military command board of a commune, or a military command board of an agency or organization who, due to lack of responsibility in management and command, allows People's Militia under their jurisdiction to violate laws to the extent that they are subject to disciplinary action of warning or higher, or are criminally prosecuted, shall be disciplined with reprimand or warning.

2. A direct commander who knows or discovers signs of violations by People's Militia under their jurisdiction but does not take timely measures to prevent them or covers up such violations by subordinates causing serious consequences or worse, shall be disciplined with demotion or dismissal.

Article 10. Violations of Powers of Commanding Positions in the People's Militia

1. A person holding a commanding position in the People's Militia who abuses their position and powers to act contrary to principles, regulations, or issues orders beyond their authority shall be disciplined with reprimand or warning.

2. Violation of any of the following circumstances shall result in demotion or dismissal:

a) Using equipment or means of the People's Militia to commit violations;

b) Persisting in violation despite being warned or reminded;

c) Continuing to violate after being disciplined without showing improvement.

Article 11. Resistance to Orders

1. Refusal to comply with orders or perform assigned tasks when directly instructed by a superior or authorized body without reaching the level of criminal prosecution shall be disciplined with warning or demotion.

2. Resistance to orders in any of the following circumstances shall result in dismissal or revocation of the People's Militia title:

a) Holding a commanding position;

b) Inciting others to participate;

c) During readiness for combat or combat;

d) Continuing to violate after being disciplined without showing improvement.

Article 12. Non-compliance with Orders

1. Failure to fully comply with orders from superiors, resulting in delays that affect the completion of unit tasks, shall be subject to reprimand or warning disciplinary measures.

2. Non-compliance with orders under any of the following circumstances shall be subject to demotion or dismissal disciplinary measures:

a) Having previously been disciplined but not recognized for improvement and continuing to violate.

b) Inciting others to participate;

c) During combat readiness or combat operations.

Article 13. Obstructing Civil Defense and Self-Defense Forces in Performing Their Duties

1. Causing difficulties or inciting obstruction of Civil Defense and Self-Defense Forces in performing their duties shall be subject to reprimand or warning disciplinary measures.

2. Obstructing Civil Defense and Self-Defense Forces in performing their duties under any of the following circumstances shall be subject to demotion or dismissal disciplinary measures:

a) Having previously been disciplined but not recognized for improvement and continuing to violate.

b) Recruiting others to participate.

Article 14. Insulting or Assaulting Commanders or Superiors

1. Using words or actions to insult the dignity, reputation, prestige, or physical well-being of commanders or superiors shall be subject to disciplinary measures ranging from reprimand to demotion.

2. Insulting or assaulting commanders or superiors under any of the following circumstances shall be subject to dismissal or revocation of Civil Defense and Self-Defense Force title disciplinary measures:

a) Holding a commanding position;

b) Causing injury or harm to health but not reaching the level of criminal prosecution.

c) Recruiting others to participate.

Article 15. Insulting or Inflicting Humiliating Treatment on Subordinates

1. Using words or actions to insult the dignity, reputation, or physical well-being of subordinates shall be subject to disciplinary measures ranging from reprimand to demotion.

2. Insulting or inflicting humiliating treatment on subordinates under any of the following circumstances shall be subject to dismissal or revocation of Civil Defense and Self-Defense Force title disciplinary measures:

a) Having previously been disciplined but not recognized for improvement and continuing to violate.

b) Causing injury or harm to health but not reaching the level of criminal prosecution.

Article 16. Insulting or Assaulting Comrades

1. Using words or actions to insult the dignity, reputation, or physical well-being of each other shall be subject to reprimand or warning disciplinary measures.

2. Insulting or assaulting under any of the following circumstances shall be subject to demotion, dismissal, or revocation of Civil Defense and Self-Defense Force title disciplinary measures:

a) Causing injury or harm to health but not reaching the level of criminal prosecution.

b) Inciting others to participate;

c) Having previously been disciplined but not recognized for improvement and continuing to violate.

d) Affecting the performance of unit tasks.

Article 17. Unauthorized Absence

1. Civil Defense and Self-Defense Forces (excluding regular Civil Defense and Self-Defense Forces) who are absent without authorization during duty hours for eight (8) hours or more shall be subject to reprimand or warning disciplinary measures.

2. Regular Civil Defense and Self-Defense Forces who are absent without authorization from the unit for eight (8) hours up to forty-eight (48) hours shall be subject to reprimand; absence for forty-eight (48) hours up to seventy-two (72) hours shall be subject to warning disciplinary measures.

3. Unauthorized absence under any of the following circumstances shall be subject to demotion, dismissal, or revocation of Civil Defense and Self-Defense Force title disciplinary measures:

a) Having previously been disciplined but not recognized for improvement and continuing to violate.

b) Inciting others to participate;

c) Affecting the performance of unit tasks.

Article 18. Evading Duties

1. Causing self-injury, feigning illness, or using other deceptive methods to evade or shirk assigned duties shall be subject to warning or demotion disciplinary measures.

2. Evading duties under any of the following circumstances shall be subject to dismissal disciplinary measures:

a) Holding a commanding position;

b) Having previously been disciplined but not recognized for improvement and continuing to violate.

c) Recruiting others to participate.

Article 19. Accidentally Disclosing Secrets or Losing Confidential Military Documents

1. Accidentally disclosing secrets or losing confidential military documents but not to the extent of being criminally prosecuted shall be subject to disciplinary warning or demotion.

2. Accidentally disclosing secrets or losing confidential military documents under any of the following circumstances shall be subject to disciplinary dismissal or deprivation of the title of Militia Self-Defense:

a) Having been reminded and corrected but still failing to strictly comply;

b) Having previously been disciplined but not recognized for improvement and continuing to violate.

c) Causing the unit to fail to complete its tasks.

Article 20. Reporting Incorrectly, Delayed Reporting, or Failure to Report

1. Reporting incorrectly, delayed reporting, or failure to report with the intent to deceive superiors, cover up, evade responsibility, or shift blame onto others shall be subject to disciplinary reprimand or warning.

2. Reporting incorrectly, delayed reporting, or failure to report under any of the following circumstances shall be subject to disciplinary demotion or dismissal:

a) Having previously been disciplined but not recognized for improvement and continuing to violate.

b) Affecting the unit's inability to complete its tasks or adversely affecting the reputation and honor of others;

c) Performing important tasks.

Article 21. Violation of Direct Combat Duty, Command Duty, and Shift Duty Regulations

1. Leaving one’s post without authorization or failing to complete assigned tasks shall be subject to disciplinary reprimand or warning.

2. Being disciplined for such violations and then repeating them shall be subject to disciplinary demotion or dismissal.

Article 22. Violation of Protection Regulations

1. Failing to strictly comply with regulations on patrolling, guarding, escorting, and accompanying shall be subject to disciplinary reprimand or warning.

2. Violating protection regulations in cases involving important targets shall be subject to disciplinary demotion or dismissal.

Article 23. Violation of Safety Assurance Regulations

1. Violating regulations on fire prevention and explosion control; ensuring safety during training, work, labor, study, daily life, and traffic safety shall be subject to disciplinary reprimand or warning.

2. Violation of any of the following circumstances shall result in demotion or dismissal:

a) Having previously been disciplined but not recognized for improvement and continuing to violate.

b) Failing to take responsibility in preventing consequences;

c) Causing loss of safety regarding personnel, weapons, equipment, means of transportation, and property.

Article 24. Violation of Management and Usage Regulations for Weapons, Explosives, Auxiliary Tools, Equipment, and Military Technical Means

1. Managing and using weapons, explosives, auxiliary tools, equipment, and military technical means in violation of regulations resulting in loss of safety shall be subject to disciplinary warning or demotion.

2. Violating any of the following circumstances shall be subject to disciplinary dismissal or deprivation of the title of Militia Self-Defense:

a) Holding command positions or having technical expertise in weapons and military technical equipment, auxiliary tools;

b) Having been disciplined and not recognized as having improved while continuing to violate.

Article 25. Accidentally Losing or Damaging Weapons, Explosives, Auxiliary Tools, Equipment, and Military Technical Means

1. Accidentally losing or damaging weapons, explosives, auxiliary tools, equipment, and military technical means shall be subject to disciplinary reprimand, warning, or demotion.

2. Violating any of the following circumstances shall be subject to disciplinary dismissal or deprivation of the title of Militia Self-Defense:

a) Holding a commanding position;

b) During combat readiness or combat;

c) Failing to take positive measures to prevent damage.

Article 26. Harassing the People

1. Engaging in behavior that demands, extorts, causes inconvenience, difficulties, or impedes the normal life of the people, or infringing upon their health, dignity, honor, or property but not to the extent of being criminally prosecuted shall be subject to disciplinary reprimand, warning, or demotion.

2. Violating any of the following circumstances shall be subject to disciplinary dismissal or deprivation of the title of Militia Self-Defense:

a) Holding a commanding position;

b) Inciting others to participate;

c) Affecting the reputation and honor of the Militia Self-Defense.

Article 27. Appropriation of Property

1. Exploiting positions, powers, or using other means to appropriate property of the State, organizations, or individuals with a value under 2,000,000 (two million) Vietnamese dong shall be subject to disciplinary measures ranging from reprimand, warning to demotion.

2. Violating any of the following cases shall be subject to disciplinary measures of dismissal to deprivation of the title of Self-Defense Militia:

a) Inciting others to participate;

b) Affecting the performance of tasks of the unit.

Article 28. Violation of Public Order

1. Violating laws on public order causing consequences not reaching the level for criminal prosecution shall be subject to disciplinary measures of reprimand or warning.

2. Violation of any of the following circumstances shall result in demotion or dismissal:

a) Having previously been disciplined but not recognized for improvement and continuing to violate.

b) Recruiting others to participate.

Article 29. Drinking Alcohol or Beer During Working Hours and Being Intoxicated

1. Drinking alcohol or beer during working hours or while performing duties, or being intoxicated with alcohol or beer affecting the reputation of the Self-Defense Militia and work results shall be subject to disciplinary measures of reprimand or warning.

2. Violation of any of the following circumstances shall result in demotion or dismissal:

a) Having previously been disciplined but not recognized for improvement and continuing to violate.

b) Inciting others to participate;

c) Being intoxicated with alcohol or beer while performing duties;

d) Being intoxicated with alcohol or beer causing disruption of public order, loss of unity with the people resulting in consequences not reaching serious levels.

Article 30. Other Violations

Violating any of the following cases shall result in deprivation of the title of Self-Defense Militia:

1. Deliberately damaging military weapons, explosives materials, auxiliary tools, equipment, military technical facilities but not reaching the level for criminal prosecution.

2. Being indicted as a suspect.

3. Being subjected to compulsory educational measures.

4. Illegally using narcotics.

5. Being subjected to compulsory drug rehabilitation measures.

6. Being subjected to community-based educational measures.

 

Chapter III. PROCEDURES, TIME LIMITS, AUTHORITY FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION

 

Article 31. Procedures and Formalities for Disciplinary Action

1. The violator must self-criticize in writing before the collective of the agency or unit and acknowledge the form of disciplinary action. In case the violator is absent and does not self-criticize, the agency or unit will verify at the violator's family or place of residence and record the absence of the violator. The verification record will be announced to the agency or unit and has the same effect as the violator's self-criticism record.

2. The agency or unit directly managing the violator will convene a meeting to criticize the violation behavior and propose the form of disciplinary action. In case the violator is absent, the agency or unit will organize a meeting based on the verification record, violation file, and disciplinary violation behavior of the violator to propose the form of disciplinary action.

3. The direct commander or authorized person will verify and meet with the violator for the violator to present their opinion. In case the violator is absent, the commander will base on the verification record and violation file to conclude the violation behavior and form of disciplinary action.

4. Conclude on the violation disciplinary behavior.

5. Report to the competent Party committee for examination and approval (if applicable).

6. Issue a decision or propose the competent authority to issue a decision on disciplinary action according to the分级授权

7. Announce the disciplinary decision, report to the higher level, and store the file at the unit, agency, or organization.

Article 32. Procedures and Formalities for Disciplinary Action in Certain Special Cases

1. In cases where the violator under command has actions against orders or serious violations of the law, the commander must take immediate measures to stop it and report to the competent authority immediately.

2. In cases where the violator does not comply with the criticism and disciplinary review, the commander will base on the nature and degree of the violation, the proposal of subordinates, and the opinions of mass organizations to convene a command and Party committee meeting to decide on the form of disciplinary action according to the authority.

3. In cases of disciplinary action involving deprivation of the title of Self-Defense Militia, the unit commander managing the disciplined person will assign personnel and means to hand over the person and related files to the People's Militia Committee of the commune, the People's Militia Committee of the agency or organization where the violator resides (except in cases where the court sentences imprisonment).

4. In cases where the obligation to participate in Self-Defense Militia is terminated and there is a violation of discipline during the period of fulfilling the obligation to participate in Self-Defense Militia, the locality, agency, or unit that managed the Self-Defense Militia will proceed to examine and handle the disciplinary action.

Article 33. Time Limit and Period for Disciplinary Action

1. The time limit for disciplinary action is the period from the date of the disciplinary violation to when it is discovered; beyond this period, disciplinary action will not be considered, except in cases provided for in point b of this clause.

a) The time limit for disciplinary action is twenty-four months. If within the time limit for disciplinary action, the violator commits a new violation, the time limit for disciplinary action regarding the old violation shall be recalculated from the date of the new violation.

b) The time limit does not apply to violations that require disciplinary action to revoke the title of Self-Defense Militia Member; violations concerning internal political security work; violations that harm national interests in defense, security, and foreign affairs; using fake or illegal certificates, diplomas, or confirmation papers; and Self-Defense Militia Members who are Party members disciplined with expulsion.

2. The period for disciplinary action is the time from when the violation is discovered to when the decision on disciplinary action by the competent authority is made.

The period for disciplinary action is three months. In cases where the circumstances are complex and require additional time for investigation and verification, the period for disciplinary action may be extended but not exceeding five months.

3. When a Self-Defense Militia Member violates discipline related to a case or criminal matter being investigated, prosecuted, or adjudicated by judicial authorities, the consideration of disciplinary action is suspended. Once there is a final conclusion from the competent legal authority or an effective court judgment, disciplinary action shall be considered according to the provisions herein. The period for considering disciplinary action shall be applied as stipulated in Clause 2 of this Article.

4. The person authorized to impose disciplinary action must be responsible for imposing disciplinary action on the violator within the prescribed period.

Article 34. Recognition of Progress

1. After twelve months for reprimand and warning; after twenty-four months for demotion and removal from position, starting from the date the disciplinary decision becomes effective, if the violator does not commit a new violation requiring disciplinary action, progress is automatically recognized.

2. Within twelve months for reprimand and warning; within twenty-four months for demotion and removal from position, starting from the date the disciplinary decision becomes effective, if the violator is again subject to disciplinary action, the period for recognizing progress shall be calculated from the date the new disciplinary decision becomes effective.

Article 35. Authority to Impose Disciplinary Action

1. Squad Leader, Ship Captain, Battery Commander may reprimand soldiers.

2. Platoon Leader, Village Defense Team Leader may reprimand up to squad leaders, battery commanders; warn up to soldiers.

3. The Head of the Military Command Board at the commune level, the Head of the Military Command Board of agencies and organizations, Company Commander, Naval Squadron Commander of the Self-Defense Militia:

a) May reprimand up to platoon leaders, village defense team leaders;

b) May warn up to squad leaders, ship captains, battery commanders;

4. Battalion Commander, Naval Flotilla Commander of the Self-Defense Militia:

a) May reprimand up to company commanders, naval squadron commanders, company political officers, naval squadron political officers;

b) May warn up to platoon leaders.

5.[2] Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level, heads of agencies and organizations: May impose disciplinary actions up to revocation of the title of Self-Defense Militia Member based on the proposal of the Head of the Military Command Board at the commune level, the Military Command Board of agencies and organizations, or the Village Defense Team Leader.

6.[3] (abolished).

7.[4] Chairman of the People's Committee at the provincial level may impose disciplinary actions of demotion and removal from position for positions of command in the Military Command Board at the commune level based on the proposal of the Head of the Provincial Military Command Board.

8. Commander, Political Commissar of the Command of the Capital City of Hanoi, Command of Ho Chi Minh City, Heads, Political Commissars of the Military Command Boards at the provincial level:

a) May warn up to battalion commanders, battalion political officers, heads, and political commissars of the Military Command Boards of agencies and organizations;

b) May impose demotion and removal from position for positions of command in the Military Command Boards of agencies and organizations, company command boards, and naval squadron command boards of the Self-Defense Militia.

9. Commander, Political Commissar of Military Region, Navy, Command of the Capital City of Hanoi: May impose demotion and removal from position for positions of command in battalions and naval flotillas of the Self-Defense Militia under their jurisdiction.

For positions of command in companies, naval squadrons, naval flotillas, and battalions of the Self-Defense Militia who violate discipline and are removed from position, depending on the nature and severity of the violation, if it reaches the level requiring revocation of the title of Self-Defense Militia Member, it shall be implemented according to Clause 5 of this Article.

 

Chapter IV. IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS[5]

 

Article 36. Effectiveness and Responsibility for Implementation

1. This Circular shall take effect from August 5, 2020, and replace Circular No. 89/2010/TT-BQP dated July 2, 2010, issued by the Minister of National Defense on the application of disciplinary measures, duration, procedures, and authority to impose discipline on officers, soldiers, and civilian defense organizations.

2. The Chief of General Staff, Director of the Political General Department, Heads of agencies and units, and Heads of agencies, organizations, and localities related thereto shall be responsible for implementing this Circular.

 

MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE _____________ Number: 81/VBHN-BQP	CERTIFIED CONSOLIDATED DOCUMENT   Hanoi, October 9, 2025
Place of Receipt: - Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Ministers; - Leadership of the Ministry of National Defense; - BTTM, TCCT; - Agencies and units under the Ministry of National Defense; - Legal Affairs Department, Ministry of National Defense; - Civilian Defense Department, General Staff Headquarters; - Ministry of National Defense Portal (for publication); - To be filed: VT, NCTH. Yang76.	DEPUTY MINISTER DEPUTY MINISTER Senior General Nguyen Tan Cuong

 

 

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[1] Circular No. 83/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars of the Minister of National Defense regarding the delineation of authority in the field of national defense work, civilian defense, and national defense education and security when organizing two-level local governments, based on the following grounds:

Based on the Law on Civilian Defense dated November 22, 2019; the Law on National Defense dated June 8, 2018; the Law on National Defense Education and Security dated June 19, 2013;

Based on Decree No. 168/2018/NĐ-CP dated December 28, 2018 of the Government on national defense work at central ministries and localities; Decree No. 72/2020/NĐ-CP dated June 30, 2020 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Law on Civilian Defense concerning organization, construction, and policies for civilian defense forces; Decree No. 16/2025/NĐ-CP dated February 4, 2025 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 72/2020/NĐ-CP dated June 30, 2020 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Law on Civilian Defense concerning organization, construction, and policies for civilian defense forces; Decree No. 13/2014/NĐ-CP dated February 25, 2014 of the Government detailing and implementing the Law on National Defense Education and Security; Decree No. 139/2020/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 13/2014/NĐ-CP; Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP dated August 7, 2025 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military affairs when organizing two-level local governments;

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

At the proposal of the Chief of General Staff;

The Minister of National Defense issues this Circular amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars of the Minister of National Defense on national defense work at central ministries and localities; training, education, and instruction for civilian defense forces; working relationships between district military command offices and military command offices of agencies and organizations; responsibilities, tasks, and working relationships of civilian defense force command positions; tasks, powers of agencies and units under the Ministry of National Defense, and military command offices of central ministries on national defense education and security; education and training of national defense and security knowledge in the Vietnam People's Army; regulations on the application of disciplinary measures, procedures, time limits, duration, and authority to impose discipline on civilian defense forces; programs, contents; framework programs for education and training of national defense and security knowledge; standards for national defense and security education propagandists; framework programs for national defense and security education for students in state agencies, political organizations, and social-political organizations when organizing two-level local governments.

[2] This Clause is amended and supplemented according to the provisions of Clause 1, Article 5 of Circular No. 83/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars of the Minister of National Defense on the delineation of authority in the field of national defense work, civilian defense, and national defense education and security when organizing two-level local governments, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[3] This Clause is abolished according to the provisions of Clause 3, Article 5 of Circular No. 83/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars of the Minister of National Defense on the delineation of authority in the field of national defense work, civilian defense, and national defense education and security when organizing two-level local governments, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[4] This Clause is amended and supplemented according to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 5 of Circular No. 83/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars of the Minister of National Defense on the delineation of authority in the field of national defense work, civilian defense, and national defense education and security when organizing two-level local governments, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[5] Article 9 of Circular No. 83/2025/TT-BQP amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars issued by the Minister of National Defense regarding the delineation of authority in the field of defense work, Militia and Self-Defense Force, national defense education and security when organizing local governments with two levels, shall take effect from August 7, 2025, and is stipulated as follows:

"Article 9. Effective Date

This Circular shall take effect from August 7, 2025."