Marching toward the path of building a strong military in the name of “First”
On the 99th anniversary of the founding of the army, visit five elite units and witness the achievements of realistic combat training and strengthening the military through science and technology People's Daily special report, learn how they hone their skills and shoulder their mission and responsibility
This year marks the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, and it is also a crucial year in achieving the goal of building a worldclass military by its centennial. The People's Daily client has published a special report that visits five representative units and tells stories of how they continuously hone their capabilities around combatoriented training, science and technology strengthening the military, and their sense of mission and responsibility.
The "Red First Company" of a brigade under the 83rd Group Army of the PLA Army carries forward the red traditions from the Sanwan Reorganization period, closely integrating Party branch development with daily training. In exercises and management, it insists on Party members taking the lead and backbone personnel going first, continuously strengthening its loyalty foundation.
As China's first domestically developed 055type 10,000tonclass destroyer, the Navy's Nanchang has been tested in multiple realistic combat training exercises for ship performance and crew coordination. Through tasks such as handling malfunctions and air defense engagements, its officers and sailors have continuously improved their capabilities in bluewater operations and emergency support.
The Air Force's "Strong Military Pioneer Flight Group," drawing on a profound combat history, insists on combatoriented training and afteraction reviews. In courses such as complex confrontations and crossregion maneuvers, it improves pilots' comprehensive capabilities and carries on the tradition of aerial combat victories.
As the PLA's first groundtoground strategic missile unit, the Rocket Force's "Dongfeng First Brigade" conducts highintensity training focused on operating complex equipment, responding to extreme environments, and troubleshooting, continuously strengthening its strategic deterrence and capability to win real battles.
The VIP Escort Company of the Beijing Detachment of the Armed Police has maintained highsta