Personnel of Submarine Regiment 196 under the Vietnam People’s Navy march during a formation review ceremony marking the launch of its 2026 training program in Cam Ranh, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam, March 2, 2026. Photo: Xuan Quyet
The unit completed its training and combat readiness tasks in 2025 while maintaining safety and improving training quality in line with maritime operational requirements.
In 2026, the regiment will focus on mastering modern weapons and equipment, combining military training with political education and drills to improve personnel’s ability to handle situations in a specialized environment.
Rear Admiral Hoang Luong Ngoc, deputy chief of staff of the Vietnam People’s Navy, praised the unit’s performance over the past year and called for continued improvements in training methods, with an emphasis on realistic combat scenarios and readiness.
The regiment also launched a training emulation campaign and began drills following the ceremony.
