The Vietnamese government recently issued Decree No. 16/2025/ND-CP on February 4, 2025, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 72/2020/ND-CP. This important document outlines regulations regarding the organization and policies for militia and self-defense forces. One of the notable highlights of the new decree is the increase in allowances for various positions within these forces.
Militia and self-defense forces participating in flood relief efforts in Yen Bai
Adjustments to Position-Based Allowances
According to the new regulations, allowances for positions within the militia and self-defense forces have been significantly increased to ensure better compensation. Below are the details of the updated allowances:
1. Commanders and Political Officers
Commanders and political officers of commune-level military command units or organizations will now receive a monthly allowance of 561,600 VND, up from the previous 357,600 VND.
2. Deputy Commanders and Deputy Political Officers
Deputy commanders, deputy political officers of commune-level military command units or organizations; battalion commanders, battalion political officers; naval team commanders, naval political officers, etc., will now receive 514,800 VND/month, compared to the previous 327,800 VND/month.
3. Company Commanders and Political Officers
Company commanders, company political officers; naval team leaders, naval political officers; mobile militia platoon leaders, and standing militia platoon leaders will now receive 468,000 VND/month, an increase from 298,000 VND/month.
4. Village Militia Leaders
Village militia leaders will now receive a monthly allowance of 280,800 VND. If they hold additional roles such as squad leader or platoon leader of local militia, their allowance will increase by 100% of the supplementary position’s allowance.
In cases where villages organize local militia units, village militia leaders will receive an additional 100% of the squad leader’s allowance, equivalent to 298,000 VND.
5. Other Positions
Other positions also see increases in their allowances:
- Deputy company commanders, deputy political officers: 351,000 VND/month (previously 223,500 VND).
- Platoon leaders, standing militia squad leaders: 280,800 VND/month (previously 178,800 VND).
- Squad leaders, boat captains, gunnery leaders: 234,000 VND/month (previously 149,000 VND).
Amendments to Village Militia Leader Allowances
Decree No. 16/2025/ND-CP also revises Clause 2, Article 8 concerning allowances for village militia leaders. Accordingly, their monthly allowance will be decided by the Provincial People’s Committee and submitted to the Provincial People’s Council, but must not be less than 1.17 million VND (previously 745,000 VND).
Significance of Allowance Adjustments
The increase in allowances for militia and self-defense forces reflects the government’s commitment to supporting those who protect national security at the local level. These forces play a critical role in disaster prevention, rescue operations, and maintaining public order. The new allowances not only improve their material well-being but also provide moral encouragement for continued dedication.
Conclusion
Decree No. 16/2025/ND-CP officially takes effect on March 23, 2025, bringing positive changes to the benefits for militia and self-defense forces. With these adjustments, it is hoped that the militia and self-defense forces will continue to grow stronger, playing a vital role in safeguarding and developing the nation.
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