To better understand the PLA's ability to employ its developing capabilities in a variety of potential scenarios, this volume examines how the PLA learns by doing, specifically through its exercises and noncombat operations at home and overseas, and through key logistical and theoretical developments. Key findings are: 1) recent PLA exercises and operations point to an increasing interest in developing expeditionary naval capabilities and a presence in distant seas, suggesting that a move beyond the current "near seas" ...
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To better understand the PLA's ability to employ its developing capabilities in a variety of potential scenarios, this volume examines how the PLA learns by doing, specifically through its exercises and noncombat operations at home and overseas, and through key logistical and theoretical developments. Key findings are: 1) recent PLA exercises and operations point to an increasing interest in developing expeditionary naval capabilities and a presence in distant seas, suggesting that a move beyond the current "near seas" focus is both possible and an extension of existing efforts; 2) PLA ground force exercises -- rather than aiming to intimidate others by demonstrating the ability to project power beyond China's borders -- focus on moving military power within China, both to defend China's borders and perhaps as a prelude to military restructuring in which smaller but more mobile formations could replace larger and more static ones; 3) through its participation in international military exercises as well as peacekeeping operations and humanitarian aid and disaster relief missions, the PLA is gaining greater capabilities to deploy outside of China's borders for a variety of missions; and, 4) PLA operations are increasingly supported by a modern, civilian-integrated military logistics network, though a lack of overseas bases continues to limit the effectiveness of this network as it pertains to overseas power projection capabilities.
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Good. No dust jacket. Cover has some wear and soiling. vi, 390 p. Tables. Endnotes. From an on-line posting: "The papers presented in this latest volume in a series on the PLA are a timely and critical look at an evolving and expanding Chinese military and provide context for the changes we may see as the PLA continues to modernize. Roy Kamphausen is a Senior Associate for Political and Security Affairs at The National Bureau of Asian Research. Mr. Kamphausen previously served as Senior Vice President for Political and Security Affairs and Director of NBR s Washington, DC, office. Prior to joining NBR, Mr. Kamphausen served as a U.S. Army officer. Previous assignments include the Joint Staff as China Branch Chief in the Directorate for Strategic Plans and Policy (J5). Mr. Kamphausen served at the Defense Attaché Office of the U.S. Embassy in the People s Republic of China. His areas of professional expertise include China s People s Liberation Army (PLA), U.S. -China defense relations, U.S. defense and security policy toward Asia, and East Asian security issues.
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Very good. No dust jacket. Cover has slight wear and soiling. vi, 390 p. Endnotes. This is a Strategic Studies Institute book. To better understand the PLA's ability to employ its developing capabilities in a variety of potential scenarios, this volume examines how the PLA learns through its exercises and noncombat operations. Key findings are: 1) recent PLA exercises and operations point to an increasing interest in developing expeditionary naval capabilities; 2) PLA ground force exercises focus on moving military power within China; 3) through its participation in international military exercises as well as peacekeeping operations and humanitarian aid and disaster relief missions, the PLA is gaining greater capabilities to deploy outside of China's borders, and 4) PLA operations are increasingly supported by a modern, civilian-integrated military logistics network. Roy Kamphausen is a Senior Associate for Political and Security Affairs at The National Bureau of Asian Research and a faculty member at George Washington University and Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.
