Applying Ho Chi Minh’s thought on methods of fostering the revolutionary generation for future generations to the education of Military youth today

Abstract

Ho Chi Minh's thought on fostering the revolutionary generation for posterity provides a comprehensive methodological foundation for Vietnam's revolutionary strategy of human development. This article analyzes the core methodological principles in his thought, including the leadership role of the Party in educating youth; the principle of combining theory with practice; the coordination among educational environments; the role-model approach; and the emphasis on self-study, self-discipline, and the struggle against individualism. Based on this theoretical framework, the article examines emerging requirements for fostering military youth in the context of the socialist-oriented market economy, digital transformation, and new security challenges. From both theoretical and practical perspectives, the study proposes orientations for applying Ho Chi Minh's thought to enhance the political steadfastness, revolutionary morality, and professional competence of military youth today. Such application contributes to building a revolutionary, regular, elite, and modern Vietnam People's Army capable of meeting the demands of national defense in the new situation.