Thread by @InsightGL

#IndianArmy
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-PLA exposed
-World only knows abt PLA what #CCP tells
-#USArmy releases ATP 7-100.3
-SWOT Analysis
-Older combat systems r expected beyond 2035
-Less important Cmds get discarded eqpt
-Recent upgraded eqpt for #Xinjiang Military District shows importance of region

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-3 types of combined-arms brigades:motorized, mechanized, armored
-18 reserve & militia divs
-Most brigades eqpd with older systems
-Struggles with decentralizing planning & operations at lower tactical echelons,complexities of informationized battlefield & modern mech forces

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-High #technical demands on informationized soldier
-Heavy logistics & maintenance demand on mechanized forces
-Limited combat power of expeditionary forces
-Marine Corps incapable of deploying heavy mechanized forces outside of shared land borders & territorial waters

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-Despite reforms PLA units still struggle with independent action due to zero-tolerance culture
-Heavy emphasis on fire support
-Significant advantage in both range & firepower
-PCL-161 4x4 122mm & PCL-181 6x6 155mm truck-mounted howitzers have appeared in #Tibet & #Xinjiang

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-Mass & depth key for air defense
-Short-range canons
-Medium-range & long-range surface-to-air missiles
-Short-range systems primitive
-Medium & long-range SAMs more lethal
-Ground force has V low density of rotary-wing systems
-Z-20 utility,Z-8L transport & Z-10 attack helos

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-Biggest limitation is tactical mobility & sustainment
-Low density of PLA logistics & armament troops will struggle to sustain heavy armored forces over long distances & time
-PLA still developing modern radio network
-Significant roadblocks: Fx management, lack of batteries

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-Shortfalls in satellite, long-range & non-line-of-sight communications #technology
-Integration between land, air, and naval assets is poor
-Communications between tactical units over long distances a challenge

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-PLA special operations forces best-trained compared to any #Chinese ground unit
-PLA SOF units domestically oriented & none especially designed or equipped for long-distance expeditionary operations
-Chinese tactics is authoritative & that is the big disadvantage for #China