My article about the PLANMC tank companies and how it enhances the branch’s expeditionary capabilities is out now with the China Landpower Studies Center’s Quick Takes.
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I would like to thank Joshua Arostegui for providing me with this opportunity to publish my research regarding a topic I am passionate about.
The PLANMC’s establishment of tank companies illustrates how the branch is developing the necessary capabilities to conduct self-sustained, expeditionary operations without support from other PLA branches.
For instance, the PLANMC is incorporating the PCL-181 155mm truck-mounted howitzer as well as the new Type-5 amphibious 120mm mortar howitzer and the Type-05 amphibious AFT-10 ATGM carrier into its units.
With these vehicles, the PLANMC can create modular units that adapt to the operational requirements of their missions.
This requirement is particularly significant because China views the PLANMC as fulfilling a role akin to that of the United States Marine Corps, which would need the organic capabilities to conduct expeditionary operations effectively.
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