This Decree�s provisions on arm badges, rank badges, insignia and formal dress apply to officers, career military personnel, non-commissioned officers and soldiers on active service, mobilized reserve force as well as demobilized officers and career military personnel, who are entitled to wear them according to the Defense Ministry�s regulations.

Agencies, units, organizations and individuals are strictly prohibited to illegally produce, store, buy, sell or use arm badges, rank badges, insignia and uniforms of Vietnam People�s Army, if they commit violations, they shall be handled according to law provisions.

The change of arm badges, rank badges, insignia and formal dress of Vietnam People�s Army after the effective date of this Decree shall be decided by the Prime Minister.

To annul Decrees No. 74/HDBT of April 26, 1982 of the Council of Ministers prescribing the arm badges, rank badges, insignia and formal dress of Vietnam People�s Army; No. 78/HDBT of March 27, 1991 of the Council of Ministers amending and supplementing Decree No. 74/HDBT; and No. 94/CP of November 30, 1993 of the Government amending and supplementing Decree No. 74/HDBT.- (Summary)