Cadets parachute through the sky during a training exercise at Tuy Hoa airfield in Phu Yen Ward, now part of the newly expanded Dak Lak Province, Vietnam. Photo: Tuoi Tre
The training took place at Tuy Hoa airfield in Phu Yen Ward, now part of the newly expanded Dak Lak Province, formed from the merger of the former Central Highlands province of Dak Lak and the old south-central province of Phu Yen.
Cadets and instructors from the Air Force Officers School, under the Air Defense – Air Force Service, took part in the drills alongside personnel from Naval Brigade 954, Naval Special Operations Unit 126, and the Special Forces Command’s anti-terrorism unit.
Parachuting teams from the Northern and Southern Aviation Parachute Clubs also participated.
Parachute packs are checked ahead of a training jump at Tuy Hoa airfield in Phu Yen Ward, now part of the newly expanded Dak Lak Province, Vietnam. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Each training day began with health checks and equipment inspections.
Participants were outfitted with main and reserve parachutes before boarding aircraft for live jump exercises.
Military officials said the drills were intended to improve pilot responses to aerial and ground combat scenarios, while enhancing coordination across military branches.
Cadets inspect the main and reserve parachutes before a jump at Tuy Hoa airfield in Phu Yen Ward, now part of the newly expanded Dak Lak Province, Vietnam. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Cadets prepare to board an aircraft for a parachute training exercise at Tuy Hoa airfield in Phu Yen Ward, now part of the newly expanded Dak Lak Province, Vietnam. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Cadets gather on the runway, ready to board for parachute training at Tuy Hoa airfield in Phu Yen Ward, now part of the newly expanded Dak Lak Province, Vietnam. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Cadets board a military helicopter for a parachute training mission at Tuy Hoa airfield in Phu Yen Ward, now part of the newly expanded Dak Lak Province, Vietnam. Photo: Tuoi Tre
A cadet jumps from an aircraft during a parachute training exercise at Tuy Hoa airfield in Phu Yen Ward, now part of the newly expanded Dak Lak Province, Vietnam. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Cadets parachute through the sky during a training exercise at Tuy Hoa airfield in Phu Yen Ward, now part of the newly expanded Dak Lak Province, Vietnam. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Cadets parachute through the sky during a training exercise at Tuy Hoa airfield in Phu Yen Ward, now part of the newly expanded Dak Lak Province, Vietnam. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Personnel pack up equipment after a successful parachute training jump at Tuy Hoa airfield in Phu Yen Ward, now part of the newly expanded Dak Lak Province, Vietnam. Photo: Tuoi Tre
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