9th Military Region (Vietnam People's Army)
The 9th Military Region of Vietnam People's Army, is directly under the Ministry of Defence of Vietnam, tasked to organise, build, manage and command armed forces defending the Mekong Delta.
| Quân khu 9 (9th Military Region) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 10 December 1945 – present |
| 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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