Carrying massive wooden logs, vaulting over rugged terrain, submerging in muddy swamps - these are just a few of the brutal real-combat drills undertaken by mobile police forces at Vietnam’s National Training Center for Counter-Terrorism.

Located in Quang Yen town, Quang Ninh province, the National Training Center for Counter-Terrorism is in the midst of intensive preparations for phase two of the 6th People's Public Security drill, military, and martial arts competition in 2025.

This training ground was specifically established with a wide range of terrain features - hills, forests, sea, and swamps - ideal for implementing the center's rigorous training programs since its inception.

One drill involves building physical strength by carrying 15kg automobile tires along with heavy logs.

In a forest training area, officers run multiple circuits carrying these heavy tires while maneuvering around obstacles - simulating real combat situations.

Another demanding task requires each officer to enter the forest and locate large logs, each weighing over 50kg.

Some exercises include carrying bricks to improve endurance and balance.

In one physical challenge, officers carry 25kg empty drums as part of strength training.

Each training session lasts several hours. No one is left behind or quits. It’s a grueling routine that demands both physical and mental toughness - far beyond what an average person can endure.

In this timed obstacle course, soldiers must cooperate skillfully to complete the task in the shortest time possible.

Officers train to strengthen arms and legs, enhancing flexibility and power.

A particularly harsh drill includes using grenade explosions as audio cues in a riverine combat simulation.

Officers are divided into squads, submerged in swampy water, breathing through tubes as they wait for the right moment to strike. Repeated underwater ambush drills require immense discipline, especially in the cold northern climate.

In addition to these challenges, trainees receive formal instruction in martial arts, tactics, and weapons handling - including knives, swords, and batons.

Each week, as part of the schedule, officers complete two night marches covering 20km while carrying gear weighing 20-25kg.

Bao Kien