Quân khu 9 (9th Military Region) | |
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Active | 10 December 1945 – present [1] |
Country | Vietnam |
Allegiance | People's Army of Vietnam |
Branch | Active duty |
Role | Regular force |
Size | Equivalent to Corps |
Part of | People's Army of Vietnam |
Garrison/HQ | Cần Thơ |
Engagements | First Indochina War Vietnam War Cambodian–Vietnamese War |
Decorations | Gold Star Order |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lieutenant General Nguyễn Xuân Dắt |
Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff Commander | Major General Chiêm Thống Nhất |
First party committee secretary | Lieutenant General Hồ Văn Thái |
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