The 380th Missile Brigade is one of Vietnam’s two ballistic missile brigades, along with the 490th Missile Brigade based in Hai Phong in the northeast. Vietnam’s rationale for this focus on missile forces is rooted in the maritime-continental dilemma. Importantly, missiles can help resolve Vietnam’s maritime-continental dilemma thanks to their adaptability to multiple geographical domains. Vietnam’s missiles can be pointed westward too. It is worth noting that while missiles alleviate Vietnam’s maritime-continental dilemma by denying the enemy access, they cannot occupy or reclaim territories.