Decoding Vietnam’s Military License Plates

“Soldiers march thousands of miles, remember the license plate so you don’t lose your way back,” the humorous saying of Mr. Ba, a motorbike taxi driver at Nguyen Trai intersection years ago, suddenly popped into my head as I witnessed a majestic military convoy heading towards the shooting range. The solemn and magnificent appearance of these “war horses” made everyone turn their heads in admiration. But what intrigued me, and perhaps many others, was the military license plate system – the sequences of numbers that hold the secrets of the armed forces.

The Significance of Military License Plates

A license plate, simply put, is the “ID card” of each vehicle, helping to distinguish them from one another. For military vehicles, this meaning is even more special.

• Vehicle Classification: Each number and letter on a military license plate carries a specific meaning. It helps us identify the type of vehicle (car, motorcycle, specialized vehicle…), the military unit (army corps, military zone, army branch…), and even the function of that vehicle.
• Management and Deployment: In the disciplined military environment, managing and deploying forces is extremely important. The military license plate system is an effective tool that helps the army control and coordinate forces quickly, accurately, and efficiently.
• Historical and Cultural Factors: Few people know that military license plates are also a part of history, reflecting the development of the armed forces through different periods. Each change in the way plates are issued, the number sequences, and the symbols contain unique stories and imprints.

Vietnamese Military Convoy on the Move

Exploring Vietnam’s Military License Plate System

To better understand military license plates, let’s “decode” this system. Each Vietnamese military license plate usually consists of two main parts:

1. Symbol Section:

• Army Corps: Indicated by the first letter of the name, for example: B (Ministry of Defense), H (Navy), K (Air Force), Q (Armored Force)…
• Military Zone/Army Branch: Represented by a number, for example: 1 (Military Zone 1), 2 (Military Zone 2), 7 (7th Military Region), TC (General Department of Logistics)…

2. Number Section:

Consists of a sequence of 4 to 6 digits, representing the vehicle’s serial number within the unit.

For example: The license plate QK7 – 12345 indicates that this vehicle belongs to Military Zone 7, with the serial number 12345.

Military License Plates – Hidden Spirituality?

In Vietnamese beliefs, anything related to the military and national defense carries a spiritual and sacred meaning. Military license plates are no exception. Many people believe that owning a beautiful military license plate with lucky numbers will bring peace and fortune to the owner.

However, buying, selling, and using military license plates is illegal. We need to understand and strictly abide by the law, avoiding any negative impact on the armed forces.

Military Truck

Frequently Asked Questions about Military License Plates:

• How to distinguish between real and fake military license plates?
• The meaning of the numbers on military license plates?
• Legal regulations on the purchase, sale, and use of military license plates?
• Types of special military license plates?

Learn More About Military Vehicles:

Besides military license plates, the website xetaihanoi.edu.vn also provides other useful information about various types of military vehicles and military technology. Readers can refer to the following articles:

• Motorcycle License Plate Restoration
• Car Window Sticking

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