"Brigadization" of the PLA Air Force

Abstract

In 2016, Chinas Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) began to implement its11th large-scale reorganization, including a 300,000-man force reduction. One key component of the reorganization was the PLA Air Forces (PLAAF) shift away from its traditional Division-Regiment system to a Base-Brigade structure for its fighter and ground attack aircraft. This transition originally began in 2011but implementation was apparently delayed soon after it began and did not restart until 2017. While the majority of the information contained in this report has been gleaned from multiple authoritative sources, it is necessary to emphasize that there organization is still ongoing, and the PLA is less than forthcoming in specific details. As such, where necessary or appropriate, estimates and logical deductions have been made. These judgements can be identified by phrases such as, it is likely, probably, etc.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2018
Accession Number
AD1082606

Entities

People

  • Lawrence S. Trevethan

Organizations

  • China Aerospace Studies Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Forces (Foreign)
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Attack Aircraft
  • Command And Control
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Flight Training
  • Maintenance
  • Military Aircraft
  • Military Science
  • Tanker Aircraft
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Systems Analysis and Design