Field Guide: The Culture of the Chinese People's Liberation Army

Abstract

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) is the world's largest standing army; it protects the world's fastest-rising economic power. In recent years Americans have gained a much greater understanding of the PLA's equipment and capabilities. However, knowledge of the values, beliefs, and essential cultural features that influence the way PLA members behave, interact, and make decisions is much less widespread. This guide is aimed at U.S. personnel who will interact with Chinese military personnel but have limited knowledge about China or the PLA. It is intended to help readers better understand why PLA members act as they do and how the PLA differs from the U.S. military.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA495052

Entities

People

  • Alison A. Kaufman
  • Peter W. Mackenzie

Organizations

  • Center for Naval Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Air Force
  • Air Forces (Foreign)
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Military Forces (Foreign)
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Military Training
  • National Security
  • Navies (Foreign)
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Students
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Medical or Health Care Field.
  • Strategic Security Studies