Technology vs Mission Command: An Evaluation of PLA Infantry Tactics

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The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China is undergoing a significant military transformation focused on building world-class infantry tactical capabilities. This analysis evaluates company-level and below tactics in the context of technology integration versus traditional mission command.

Introduction The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is undergoing a comprehensive military transformation, driven by Beijing’s ambition to build a “world-class” military. While the literature on the PLA Ground Force’s (PLAGF) strategic and operational capabilities is extensive, the discourse on tactical capabilities is somewhat limited. This article conducts a comprehensive review of PLAGF infantry tactics, examining company-level operations and below to … Read more The post Technology vs Mission Command: An Evaluation of PLA Infantry Tactics appeared first on Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University.