Soldiers on a journey to clean up the land

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Ha Giang province has over 277km of border adjacent to Yunnan and Guangxi provinces (China). After the war to protect the northern border, the whole province had over 85,000 hectares of land contaminated by remaining bombs, mines and explosives.

The Command Board of the bomb and explosive clearance site of Brigade 543, Military Region 2 thoroughly ensures safety during the performance of tasks.

In the last days of March, when the cold of the end of the season was still stinging our skin, we visited officers and soldiers of Brigade 543, Military Region 2. They were implementing Project Component No. 2 to clear mines and explosives on the Vietnam - China border in Cao Ma Po commune, Quan Ba ​​district.

Cao Ma Po commune has over 28km of border adjacent to Ma Ly Pho district, Yunnan province, China. Through a survey in 02 border villages Chin Chu Lin and Vang Cha Phin, Cao Ma Po commune currently has about 210 bombs, mines, and explosives/ha.

Engineer soldiers are often called the "Going first, coming last" force because of their mission, dedication and silent sacrifice.

Senior Lieutenant Nguyen Van Hung, Deputy Commander of the mine and explosives clearance site of Brigade 543, Military Region 2 said: "Regarding the task of mine and explosives clearance in Ha Giang province, the Party Committee and Command of Brigade 543, Military Region 2 always pay attention, encourage and create conditions for each officer and soldier to carry out the task."

It is known that before directly participating in the task in Cao Ma Po commune, Brigade 543 organized for the entire bomb and mine clearance force to attend training at the Engineering Technical College. During the training, officers and soldiers of the unit have mastered the process and order of steps to perform the task. Experienced officers will participate in difficult and complicated terrain so that soldiers can learn and gain experience from which to perform the task better.

Each officer and soldier performing the task of clearing bombs, mines and explosives needs to be highly focused on their tasks.

Senior Lieutenant Cao Tran Tung, Head of the Bomb and Explosive Clearance Team of Brigade 543, shared: “The terrain of the border communes in Ha Giang province is extremely complex, with steep slopes, making it very difficult to move and maneuver to the task area. However, each officer and soldier of the unit's Engineering Corps has clearly defined their tasks, strictly followed the safety rules, and the order of steps in performing bomb and mine clearance. The unit's search, clearance, collection, classification, and disposal of bombs, mines, and explosives are carried out in accordance with regulations and safety standards.”

Senior Lieutenant Cao Tran Tung informed that after decades of being buried underground, bombs, mines, and explosives are often deformed, making it difficult to distinguish the location of the detonator and detonator, making them even more dangerous. During the mission, officers and soldiers were careful and highly focused, with the front group clearing the way and the back group searching, forming a shield to protect the safety of the entire team. Because just a small mistake or a few seconds of lack of concentration would be exchanged for losses and sacrifices in terms of personnel.

In addition to performing professional tasks, units performing the task of clearing mines and explosives also coordinate with the Border Guard force of Ha Giang province as well as local authorities to carry out propaganda and mobilize people about the dangers caused by mines and explosives. Along with that, units carry out well on-site logistics, reinforce camps, and increase short-term production to ensure food sources for soldiers.

Today, while carrying out their missions, the soldiers of Brigade 543, Military Region 2 always keep in mind Uncle Ho's teachings "Every mission must be completed, every difficulty must be overcome" to fulfill the wish that every land where they have left their footprints will no longer have the sound of bombs and bullets, and the people will truly be safe.

From 2020 to 2025, Ha Giang province will implement the Project to clear mines and explosives left over from the war. In phase 1, 8 units, with thousands of officers and soldiers participating, cleared mines and explosives on an area of ​​over 1,700 hectares of land at high points in Thanh Duc, Thanh Thuy, and Xin Chai communes, Vi Xuyen district. Phase 2 of the Project will carry out the clearance of mines and explosives on an area of ​​1,500 hectares in Minh Tan commune, Vi Xuyen district and Cao Ma Po and Ta Van communes (Quan Ba ​​district).

Signing a memorandum of understanding to adopt students in the program: Adopted Children of Border Guard Station in Ha Giang

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