China's Military Modernization; An Analysis of the PLA Improved Logistic Capability

Abstract

China is modernizing the Peoples Liberation Army (Chinese Military Forces) at an expeditive rate in order to meet its strategic objectives. The PLAs logistics are modernizing, a benefactor of Chinas recent military surge. Logistics are the linchpin of the PLAs growing strength and capability. An analysis of the PLAs logistic modernization provides insight in the PLAs strength and capability. This research will focus on the PLA logistics modernization of three categories; Sustainment Support (support, capacity, and equipment), Information Management (organizations, systems, and technical data), and Training Support (military exercises, non-military exercises, and humanitarian operations). To know the PLA logistics is to identify their weaknesses. This research will attempt to analyze current PLA logistic weakness and strengths, and how their logistical weaknesses are being mitigated. A continue analysis of their logistical tail and sustainment doctrine will provide strong indicators of the PLA near term and future capability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 14, 2013
Accession Number
AD1018814

Entities

People

  • Matt G. Melvin

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Forces (Foreign)
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Command And Control
  • Defense Industry
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • International Relations
  • Logistics
  • Military Exercises
  • Military Operations
  • Military Tactics
  • National Security
  • Navies (Foreign)
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.