Right from the moment they set foot in the Information Officer School, each student is shaped to become a squad-level officer and has the ability to develop to higher positions, to be able to organize, train and maintain a smooth information flow for the entire army.

Students of Battalion 28, Information Officer School, perform morning hygiene inspection.

Professional knowledge and soft skills

Professional knowledge is a solid foundation for a good information officer. But to become a well-rounded officer, one must go beyond mere technical knowledge, must know how to manage people, organize work effectively, motivate teammates and handle all situations flexibly. According to Captain Vu Van Huy, Political Commissar of Company 5, Battalion 2 (Brigade 132, Information and Communications Corps): “If knowledge is the “brain”, then soft skills are the skillful “hands” that help officers master all situations. Lacking leadership qualities or communication skills, officers will find it difficult to build a united team or convey ideas. Only when these two factors are combined can officers maximize their potential and become true “leaders”.

Learning the command style from the management staff is an important part of the learning process at the school. Witnessing a platoon leader resolve conflicts calmly, impartially and skillfully is a great lesson in the art of listening, understanding and reconciliation. Observing a company leader develop a plan, run the unit scientifically , arrange work reasonably and assign tasks clearly is a living proof of logical thinking, discipline and responsibility. When a political officer takes the time to listen to the thoughts and share difficulties with the students, it is not only communication skills but also sincere feelings, the core factor that creates the internal strength of the whole unit. Every day living, studying and working with the management staff is a day of continuous learning to accumulate valuable "life experience". They not only impart experience but also "ignite fire", inspire, help students visualize more clearly about their future roles and responsibilities. Senior Lieutenant Le Manh Hung, a former student of the Information Officer School, affirmed: “Each officer is a role model, each day is a living page. If you know how to learn, you will never run out of capital to grow up.”

Students of Battalion 26, School of Information Officers participate in the digital race.

Practice leadership skills through group activities

“No one can become a good commander without being a good member of a team.” This saying encapsulates the importance of actively participating in team activities - a “golden” opportunity to practice leadership, management and teamwork skills. The good implementation of 11 daily regimes and 3 weekly regimes for each soldier is the discipline and organization of the military environment. The power of unity and discipline is clearly felt when everyone wakes up together, eats together, studies together and works together.

Increasing production not only improves life but also trains diligence, creativity, thrift awareness and organizational skills. Sports competitions and collective activities are exciting "playgrounds" to train organizational and management skills, creating an atmosphere of solidarity and cohesion. In these activities, the role of the platoon leader is not only that of a participant but also that of an "organizer", a motivator and an inspiration. Coordinating with local authorities, helping people build and repair works, overcoming the consequences of natural disasters, or organizing "zero-dong" booths are all valuable opportunities to train communication skills, mobilize the masses and build a beautiful image of Uncle Ho's soldiers. Many students after field trips and mass mobilization work have grown significantly in their ability to persuade, communicate, solve problems and inspire.

Sergeant Le Thanh Di Khang, a student of Company 13, Battalion 28, Information Officer School, confided: “The model of “Each student is a leader of the group” has really been effective, allowing each student to take turns holding the position of Secretary of the Youth Union, Inter-Division Leader, directly managing and organizing Youth Union activities. After this challenge, many comrades have become more confident and mature, ready to take on the role of organizer, MC and boldly present in front of the group. Even the smallest activities are “big exercises” to hone themselves, accumulate experience and practice courage. That is invaluable luggage that cannot be learned from books but can only be felt, experienced and matured from the lively moments next to their managers”.

Production hours increased at the Student Battalion, Information Officer School.
Students participate in mass mobilization activities in Dien Tho commune, Dien Khanh district, Khanh Hoa province (old).

Success comes from effort and the ability to overcome difficulties

Tens of thousands of students from the Information Officer School have graduated, matured and become excellent information officers in the Army Corps. Many have developed into generals or held high positions in the Party and State, and are loved by their comrades and trusted by their superiors. They are living proof that success does not come from luck, but from the efforts, will and courage to overcome difficulties of each individual.

From the pages of books, the hours in the classroom, to the training sessions on the training ground, from helping in the kitchen, growing crops, participating in collective activities, to the mass mobilization missions, each experience is a brick that builds a solid foundation for the journey to become a brave and skilled commander. Future information officers not only shoulder the responsibility of ensuring the information lifeline, keeping the peace of the Fatherland, but also become teachers, brothers, and exemplary commanders for the officers and soldiers under their command.

As Senior Lieutenant Colonel Phan The Hung, Political Commissar of Battalion 28, Information Officer School said: “Take advantage of every moment at this school to hone yourself, not only in terms of intelligence but also in terms of character and skills. These soft skills will perfect the “portrait” of an information officer who is not only good at his profession, but also steadfast in his working style, character and flexibility in handling situations. The road ahead may be full of obstacles, but with solid knowledge and comprehensive skills, students will firmly step on the path to building a bright future for their own careers.”

Article and photos: THANH NAM

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