Non-War Military Actions (NWMA; MOOTW): 非战争军事行动 – non-war military actions (NWMA); or military operations other than war (MOOTW). Note: the PLA uses ‘actions/activities’ (行动) instead of
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Vocab List: Weapon Encyclopedia
Weapon Encyclopedia – list of basic weapon types and categories: 轻武器 – light weapons 火枪 – gun 手枪 – handgun 步枪 – long barrel; rifle
Read more2004 Dictionary of Weapon S&T
2004 Dictionary of Weapon S&T Description: Organized entirely Chinese to English, pinyin sorted by character. Gives the appearance that it is designed to translate Chinese
Read more2005 Encyclopedia of Weapons
2005 Encyclopedia of Weapons 兵器百科全书 Encyclopedia of Weapons Description: Large (11.5″x8.5″x2″) hardbound desk reference. Compiled under the guidance of a twelve person committee with 30
Read more2001 Missile Encyclopedic Dictionary
2001 Missile Encyclopedic Dictionary Description: A large (10.5″x8″x2″) hardbound desk reference. Prepared by a large list (70) drafters, with dozens of members in the oversight
Read more2005 Dictionary of Military and Assoc. Terms
The English – Chinese Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms Description: English terms translated to Chinese only (no Chinese to English), includes notes distinguishing between
Read more2012 Dictionary of Information Warfare Terms
An English-Chinese Dictionary of Information Warfare Terms Description: Large soft-bound college-text style in appearance. 67,000 entries, all of which are English listed, with a Chinese
Read more2001 Defense Acquisition Dictionary
2001 Defense Acquisition Dictionary, NDIPH This small topic-based specialized dictionary (5.5″x8″, less than 3/4″ thick), is organized into two main sections, plus an index. The
Read moreBrief: New Group Armies
Link to Brief in PDF: MMBrief-NewGA71-83 The following slides show the Group Armies assigned by theater, and give an All-Army overview slide as well. They also
Read moreBrief: PLA Unit Categories
Link to Brief in PDF: MMBrief-PLAunits2017.06.15 The following two slides explain the difference and relationship between PLA unit categories (Legion, Formation, Unit, and Element), and
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