The 24th ASEAN Army Rifle Meet (AARM – 24) kicked off on November 19, 2014 and lasts to November 28 at Mieu Mon National Training Centre (Hanoi). It is the first time Vietnam hosts the competition that provides a chance to introduce other countries to the Vietnam People’s Army glorious tradition.
AARM – 24 takes place in the context of ASEAN entering the final year (2015) of the process of building a community. Therefore, the event is of great significance, promising a new motivation for promoting cooperation of ASEAN member countries’ armies in general and contingents participating in the competition in particular. It also provides a chance for shooters to exchange their experiences, skills and tactics in actual combat.
The 24th ASEAN Army Rifle Meet drew the participation of 10 contingents from ASEAN member countries, including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar and the host, Vietnam. The contingents competed in five categories such as rifle, machine gun, carbine, men’s pistol and women’spistol. The host country’s contingent had 31 athletes competing in all five categories with 32 matches.
The event will end on November 28, 2014.
AARM – 24 takes place in the context of ASEAN entering the final year (2015) of the process of building a community. Therefore, the event is of great significance, promising a new motivation for promoting cooperation of ASEAN member countries’ armies in general and contingents participating in the competition in particular. It also provides a chance for shooters to exchange their experiences, skills and tactics in actual combat.
The 24th ASEAN Army Rifle Meet drew the participation of 10 contingents from ASEAN member countries, including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar and the host, Vietnam. The contingents competed in five categories such as rifle, machine gun, carbine, men’s pistol and women’spistol. The host country’s contingent had 31 athletes competing in all five categories with 32 matches.
The event will end on November 28, 2014.
Story: ThaoVy - Photos: Viet Cuong
Female shooters from Brunei and Myanmar at AARM – 24.
The event also is a good opportunity for ASEAN soldiers to exchange their experiences, skills and tactics in actual combat.
Female shooters from Brunei at AARM – 24.
The contingents compete in five categories such as rifle, machine gun, carbine, men’s pistol and women’s pistol.
A friendly competition of Deputy Commanders of the ASEAN Ground Forces.
Heads of contingents pose for a photo.
The delegation of umpires parades at the opening ceremony.
The Vietnamese contingent has 31 athletes to compete in all five categories.
Senior Lieutenant General Ngo Xuan Lich, Chairman of the Political General Department of Vietnam People's Army and Senior Lieutenant General Do Ba Ty, Chief of the General Staff of Vietnam People's Army attend the opening ceremony.
The hoisting of the flag at the 24th ASEAN Army Rifle Meet.
Lieutenant General Nguyen Quoc Khanh, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army receives Deputy Commanders of the ASEAN Ground Forces at Mieu Mon National Training Center.
The 24th ASEAN Army Rifle Meet (AARM – 24) kicked off on November 19, 2014 at Mieu Mon National Training Centre (Ha Noi).