Link to PDF of Brief: MMBrief-PLA-2016-Re-Org These briefing slides present the new PLA structure after CMC, theater and GA reform. The multiple lines represent the fact
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Brief: Pre-2016 PLA
Link to Brief in PDF: MMBrief-Pre2016-OrgChart Before the 2016 PLA Reorganizations began, the PLA structure under the Central Military Commission (中央军事委员会), was based on a General
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Campaignology (战役学)*: MM-SG-Campaigns (Link to PDF) 战役的定义 The Definition of Campaign Campaign — is an operational activity comprised of a series of battles carried out
Read moreVocab: Ships
Ships: General Terms and Categories: 军舰 – warship; military vessel 战舰 – warship; military ship 战斗舰艇 – combat vessels; combat ships and boats 护卫舰 –
Read moreVocab 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 more2009 Chinese Military Uniforms – 100 Years
100 Years of Chinese Military Uniforms (“China Regimental 100 Years”) Description: A large hard bound reference book (about 10″x12″x2″) comprised mostly of technical sketches in
Read moreBrief: New 5 Theaters
Link to Brief in PDF (12 slides): MMBrief-New5Theaters 5 New Theater Commands: These slides provide a graphic depiction of the area of responsibility for each
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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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