In 2012, as senior faculty member at Army War College the then Brig Naravane wrote that the political objective of Chinese WZC is unveiled by “occupation of certain un-held tract of land or high value targets’. This would be done through elite forces 1/
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The first would be domination-cum-deterrence phase where the PLA would focus on building up its presence in the territory in question to deter the enemy. In 2nd phase,it would deploy rapid reaction units to strike first to wrest the initiative from the enemy.
The first would be domination-cum-deterrence phase where the PLA would focus on building up its presence in the territory in question to deter the enemy. In 2nd phase,it would deploy rapid reaction units to strike first to wrest the initiative from the enemy.
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The last stage is the Quick Battle Quick Resolution where the PLA would use a dedicated division level force. But the PLA expects to achieve its objective in the first two phases. The only way to counter the WZC strategy is to thwart Chinese designs in the initial two stages.
The last stage is the Quick Battle Quick Resolution where the PLA would use a dedicated division level force. But the PLA expects to achieve its objective in the first two phases. The only way to counter the WZC strategy is to thwart Chinese designs in the initial two stages.
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Beijing did have the initial advantage when it moved soldiers to Galwan Valley and Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh. This advantage stands neutralised with Indian force levels building up. The Indian Army is also staring at the aggressor with troops holding their positions.
Beijing did have the initial advantage when it moved soldiers to Galwan Valley and Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh. This advantage stands neutralised with Indian force levels building up. The Indian Army is also staring at the aggressor with troops holding their positions.
