
Ammunition vehicle and launch pad of the coastal missile complex Redut-M – Photo: Nam Tran
“Steel shield” of sea and islands in the north-eastern region of the country.
Brigade 679, Navy Region 1 is a coastal defense missile unit, known as the “Steel Shield” that firmly protects the country’s island sovereignty.
Established on June 7, 1979, Naval Brigade 679 Region 1 is the main force carrying out combat preparation and combat operations with special weapons and equipment of the Navy.
In order to carry out combat readiness training and combat tasks well, Lieutenant Colonel Tran Phu Binh – Deputy Brigade Commander – Chief of Staff of Brigade 679, said that in recent days, the unit has increased training and qualification, weapons mastery and technical Has focused on improvement. Equipment for officers and soldiers of the unit.

Lieutenant Colonel Tran Phu Binh (pointing) – Deputy Brigade Commander, Chief of Staff of Brigade 679 – is inspecting the conservation and maintenance of the unit’s weapons and equipment – Photo: Nam Tran
Lieutenant Colonel Tran Phu Binh explained, “The unit applies well the mottos, principles and combination in training, focusing on following the experience of predecessors and transferring people with good professional qualifications to those with limited expertise.” Concentrates the system”.
Also, organize the research and application of innovations with high practical value, to be implemented in training and repair, especially topics implementing technological innovation initiatives in the exploitation and use of weapons. Focus on innovative topics using technical equipment, home technology.
To improve the quality of training and combat readiness to meet mission requirements in the new situation, Brigade 679 has focused on improving the quality of the unit’s human resources. In particular, strictly implement training according to the motto “Basic, Practical, Concrete”; Emphasize synchronous, intense training with a focus on practice.
On the occasion of National Day on September 2, Tuoi Tre introduces online readers to a series of photos ready to fight in LCoastal Missile Squadron 679 (Naval Area 1 Command), The Northeastern region is known as the “Steel Shield” of the Fatherland’s islands and seas:

The combat crew prepares to board the vehicle carrying the rocket launcher – Photo: NAM TRAN

Launcher vehicle crew practices combat training – Photo: Nam Tran

Soldiers in the combat group are practicing to check the condition of weapons and equipment – Photo: Nam Tran




To master modern weapons and equipment to keep pace with the new situation, Brigade 679 also focuses on training officers and soldiers to practice, exploit and use weapons and equipment as well as innovate. Is. Create and improve new, effective and technological breakthroughs. in the photo: Training on simulation model of operation of KHIC missile test vehicle II28, II28M – Photo: Nam Tran



In the technical room with P-28 missiles in Brigade 679 – Photo: Nam Tran

December 2022, on Vietnam International Defense Exhibition, Vehicles Ammunition carrier and launch pad of the Redut-M Shor missile complex, one of the military assets of the Vietnam People’s Army Navy, selected for display to international friends – Photo: Nam Tran

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