According to the UN Department of Peace Operations, Vietnam’s Formed Police Unit 1 (VNFPU1) was approved on February 5 for promotion from Level 2 to Level 3 within the UN’s Peacekeeping Capability Readiness System.

The Level 3 certification affirms not only VNFPU1’s technical performance but also its organizational maturity, command structure, operational competence, and strategic alignment with international missions.

The United Nations recognized VNFPU1’s comprehensive preparedness - evaluated through rigorous on-site inspections covering equipment, staffing, training, field readiness, and mission coordination.

Key criteria included high standards in logistics, medical support, communication systems, self-sufficiency, and task-specific training - all tailored for deployment in peacekeeping missions.

Most notably, Level 3 units are required to undergo mission-based integrated training, demonstrating not only tactical cohesion but also the ability to handle complex, sensitive scenarios while strictly adhering to UN operational principles.

From a strategic standpoint, the promotion reflects Vietnam’s increasing credibility and solidifies its role as a responsible, contributing nation in global peacekeeping - not just as a presence, but as a key partner.

For the Ministry of Public Security’s peacekeeping efforts, the milestone symbolizes a shift in approach - from initial participation to practical, impactful contribution.

VNFPU1 was developed along modern, international lines, balancing tactical capability with political integrity and humanitarian ethics. Training programs now emphasize not just technical expertise, but also community engagement, gender-sensitive response, and protection of vulnerable groups.

The upgrade is also part of Vietnam’s implementation of the 14th National Congress’s resolutions on security and foreign affairs, which aim to reposition the country’s peacekeeping efforts from readiness in manpower to readiness in responsibility.

This promotion to Level 3 is a clear manifestation of that strategic transition.

 
Tran Thuong