The rehearsal was attended by members of the provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board, the steering and organising committees for the 2026 defensive zone exercise, and representatives of departments, agencies and mass organisations, as well as agencies and units involved in the drill framework.

Speaking at the rehearsal, Nghiem asked participants to fully carry out all training contents for each phase, thoroughly study and firmly grasp the requirements of every training scenario.

He said personnel participating in the rehearsal must be present in full accordance with decisions for each exercise framework and strictly comply with the schedule. Preparations must be thorough and aligned with the conditions of each sector, while participants in all exercise frameworks should proactively study and master the contents, conducting rehearsals with a high sense of responsibility to meet the requirements of each conference, phase and defence readiness level.

The rehearsal helped positions and members involved in the exercise framework gain a firm grasp of the operational mechanism. After each training session, the provincial steering committee reviewed lessons learned and compiled feedback to further adjust, supplement and finalise documents and combat plans in line with task requirements.

The process is aimed at ensuring the best possible preparations and readiness for the official exercise, with the goal of achieving the highest results.