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National Defense Education Day丨National defense security, with you and me

Carry out national defense education in accordance with the law

Enhance the national defense literacy of the whole people

The country cannot stand without defense, and the people are uneasy without defense. Today is the 24th National Defense Education Day, and September is the "National Defense Education Publicity Month for the Whole People," and the theme of this year's activities is "Carrying out National Defense Education in Accordance with the Law and Improving the National Defense Literacy of the Whole People." National Defense Education Day for the Whole People is one of the forms of mass national defense education activities set by the state to carry out large-scale national defense education for the whole people.

National Defense Education Day丨National defense security, with you and me

The symbol of national defense education for the whole people is composed of the concept of "national defense" with the three elements of the Great Wall, the beacon tower, and the shield, and the periphery is set off and decorated with olive branches, and the red five stars are directly above to represent the supreme dignity and glory of the motherland. National defense is a fundamental plan that has a bearing on the life and death of the country and the nation, and every citizen of the People's Republic of China should enhance his awareness of national defense security and master the knowledge of national defense security. In national defense education for the whole people, "the whole people" is the key, "national defense" is the core, and "education" is the way, and only when everyone participates in national defense education can we gather strong forces for the realization of the Chinese dream of a strong army.

National Defense Education Day丨National defense security, with you and me

Background of the establishment of the National Defense Education Day

National Defense Education Day丨National defense security, with you and me

On 31 August 2001, the 23 rd meeting of the Standing Committee of the Ninth National People's Congress (NPC) decided to establish the National Defense Education Day for the whole people and designated the third Saturday of September as the National Defense Education Day for the whole people. This is the first festival in China to explicitly stipulate the theme of national defense education in the form of law. 15 September 2001 was the first National Defense Education Day.

National Defense Education Day丨National defense security, with you and me

What is the purpose of National Defense Education Day?

National Defense Education Day丨National defense security, with you and me

It is necessary to carry forward the spirit of patriotism and popularize national defense education, so that the whole people can enhance their sense of national defense, master the necessary knowledge and skills of national defense, consciously fulfill their national defense obligations, and show concern for, support, and participate in national defense construction. The United States, Britain, France, Italy, Hungary, and other countries have set up "National Defense Days" similar in nature and function to National Defense Education Day.

National Defense Education Day丨National defense security, with you and me

What is National Defense Construction?

National Defense Education Day丨National defense security, with you and me

National defense construction is the construction of various aspects of the state to enhance its national defense capability.

It mainly includes: the construction of armed forces, border defense, coastal defense, air defense, civil air defense and battlefield construction, national defense science and technology and national defense industry construction, national defense regulations and mobilization system construction, national defense education and national defense-related transportation, post and telecommunications, energy, water conservancy, meteorology, aerospace and other aspects.

National Defense Education Day丨National defense security, with you and me

The nature of the defense of the mainland

National Defense Education Day丨National defense security, with you and me

The nature of the mainland's national defense mainly includes three aspects:

First, the mainland is a socialist country, all state power belongs to the people, and defending the motherland is the sacred duty of all Chinese people, that is, our national defense is the national defense of the people of the whole country.

Second, we adhere to an independent foreign policy, pursue the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, and the mainland's national defense is not affected by foreign forces and is not allied with any country or group of countries, that is, our national defense is an independent national defense.

Third, the mainland is a developing country, and we will never be a superpower or engage in hegemonism, and we do not want an inch of land from any country, nor will we allow any country to encroach on an inch of land on the mainland. That is, our national defense is a self-defense national defense that is actively defensive.

National Defense Education Day丨National defense security, with you and me

The function of national defense

National Defense Education Day丨National defense security, with you and me

☆ Defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and safeguard national independence and dignity;

☆ Defend the people's peaceful work and happy life, and promote the smooth progress of the country's economic construction;

☆ Consolidate national status, safeguard world peace, and contribute to human development and progress;

☆ Promote the development of the national economy through the development and use of national defense industry, national defense technology, new technologies and new products.

National Defense Education Day丨National defense security, with you and me

Citizens' defense obligations

National Defense Education Day丨National defense security, with you and me

☆ Fulfillment of the obligation of military service;

☆ Obligation to safeguard national unity and security;

☆ Obligation to protect defense facilities;

☆ Obligation to keep state military secrets;

☆ Obligation to receive national defense education;

☆ Obligation to support national defense construction and assist military activities.

National Defense Education Day丨National defense security, with you and me

National defence is about each and every one of us

National Defense Education Day丨National defense security, with you and me

In order to popularize and strengthen national defense education and promote the spirit of patriotism, on 28 April 2001, the mainland enacted the National Defense Education Law in accordance with the National Defense Law and the Education Law.

The law stipulates that national defense education is the foundation for building and consolidating national defense and is an important way to enhance national cohesion and improve the quality of the whole people. Through national defense education, the state enables citizens to enhance their national defense concepts, master basic national defense knowledge, learn necessary military skills, arouse patriotic enthusiasm, and consciously fulfill their national defense obligations.

This year marks the 23rd anniversary of the promulgation and implementation of the National Defense Education Law, and a series of cartoons will take you to enhance your awareness of national defense.

National Defense Education Day丨National defense security, with you and me
National Defense Education Day丨National defense security, with you and me
National Defense Education Day丨National defense security, with you and me
National Defense Education Day丨National defense security, with you and me
National Defense Education Day丨National defense security, with you and me

national defense

It's about each and every one of us

Only the national defense is strong

Only then can there be family happiness

Care about national defense

It's about caring for our families

National Defense Education Day丨National defense security, with you and me

Source: Yunnan Provincial Federation of Trade Unions Publicity and Education Network Department, "Yunling Workers" WeChat public account, Dali release

National Defense Education Day丨National defense security, with you and me

Editor of this issue: Yang Yingsi

Graphic review: Chuan Zhixin

Chief review: Li Sihong

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